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This Old House: Understanding Indoor Air Quality
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey discuss indoor air quality, what it is, and how to measure it. > By Ross Trethewey; Richard Tretheweyand Kevin O’Connor, Host What is Indoor Air Quality? Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a description of different compounds and pollutants that comprise the air inside -
Tips to safely prepare your home for wildfire season indoors (and out)
By Amber Katz Special to At Home in the Northwest Wildfire season has begun early this year in King County, with smoke expected to be even worse than last year. This reality makes preparing the home for health and safety reasons essential. “My whole state is in the forecast for this summer being in the -
2023-06-29
2023 Community Health asks for Seattle/King County Department of Health
Some research we would like to see from Seattle/King County Department of Health, including indoor air quality and the efficacy of Port Packages both old and new. The article discusses how politics tends to shift the focus of research and concludes with the need for Magic Wand Experiments--an open discussion of what work is truly needed--in order to move the process forward. -
Toxic fumes on board airplanes? Airlines may have to do something about it
Masked passengers fill a Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas on June 3, with middle seats left open. (Christopher Reynolds/Los Angeles Times/TNS) By Kiera Feldman Los Angeles Times The airline industry would be forced to adopt new measures to protect passengers and crew members from toxic fumes on airplanes under a bill introduced -
Wirecutter: The Best Air Purifier
By Tim Heffernan Updated March 7, 2023 Photo: Connie Park FYI We have tested and reviewed the Molekule Air Pro and Air Mini+, and will be reviewing several other purifiers soon. March 2023 [Sign up for Wirecutter’s newsletter to get independent reviews, expert advice, and the very best deals sent straight to your inbox.]Air purifiers -
2022-10-05Atmosphere 2022: UWDEOHS Healthy Air, Healthy Schools
A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels. Atmosphere 2022: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/10/1623 -
2022-10-05
Indoor air quality intervention in schools: effectiveness of a portable hepa filter deployment in five schools impacted by roadway and aircraft pollution sources
A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels. -
2022-08-08UFP Advisory Group Meeting Minutes: August 8, 2022
A University of Washington research team presented findings to a community advisory group showing that HEPA air purifiers in classrooms near Sea-Tac Airport reduced ultrafine particle (UFP) levels from 50% down to just 10% of outdoor concentrations. The meeting, held August 8, 2022, also covered a small pilot health study suggesting short-term cardiovascular and respiratory differences in people exposed to aircraft UFPs while walking under flight paths. Participants from government agencies, community organizations, and public health departments discussed next steps including expanded outdoor monitoring, wildfire response planning, and potential new funding through the HEAL Act. -
2022-08-08
UFP Advisory Group Meeting Minutes: August 8, 2022
Meeting minutes of the Ultrafine Particle (UFP) Advisory Group held August 8, 2022, covering indoor air quality research and aircraft impacts on schools near Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics include Phase I findings from the MOV-UP study showing 50% UFP infiltration reduction to 10% with HEPA air purifiers in classrooms, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of particle -
2022-08-01Urban ultrafine – advisory group meeting, August 2022
A University of Washington research team held an advisory group meeting in August 2022 to discuss ultrafine particle (UFP) pollution in urban areas near airports. The meeting covered topics including indoor air quality in schools affected by aircraft emissions, short-term health effects of UFPs, and plans for mobile air quality monitoring. The multidisciplinary team includes environmental health scientists, researchers, and public health experts examining how aviation-related pollution impacts surrounding communities.