WORLD VENTIL8 DAY FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VENTILATION
World Ventil8 Day shares eight facts you need to know about ventilation.
STATE OF GLOBAL AIR POLLUTION REPORT, AUGUST 2022
A look at where we stand in our fight against air pollution.
CHECK LOCAL CO2 LEVELS WITHOUT A MONITOR!
If you don't have access to a carbon dioxide monitor, consider checking out this innovative platform instead!
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INDOOR AIR POLLUTION THIS WINTER
Although outdoor air pollution is often the focus of news, indoor air pollution is potentially more harmful - especially in winter.
MASKING MANDATES BEING REINTRODUCED
Masking mandates are now beginning to be reintroduced in many countries.
Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news regarding air pollution and masking.
LINK DISCOVERED BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND AIR POLLUTION
February 01 , 2023A study finds a link between air pollution and mental health and anxiety - even when air pollution is within recommended levels.
CO2 LOWERS TEST SCORES IN SCHOOLS
January 30 , 2023Higher carbon dioxide concentrations have been proven to lead to decreased test and exam results for school students.
EU TARGETS AIR POLLUTION IN NEW RULES
January 25 , 2023The EU sets new air pollution targets for member nations.
BAN ON FIREWORKS LEADS TO LOWEST LUNAR NEW YEARS EVE POLLUTION ON RECORD
January 23 , 2023A ban on New Year's Eve fireworks lead to the lowest pollution Chinese cities have seen in years.
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF POLLUTION FOUND IN METRO SYSTEMS
January 11 , 2023Metro systems around the world have been found to have high concentrations of metallic particles.
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHILE TRAVELING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
January 03 , 2023With travel getting back to normal, it's important to know how to protect yourself.
MASKS WORK AND WHY THEY MAY BE NECESSARY AGAIN
December 29 , 2022We know masks work, and with an increase in COVID, RSV and flu, they may be necessary again.
CDC RECOMMENDS MASKING IN LARGE CITIES
December 19 , 2022Despite a lack of masking mandates, the CDC still recommends wearing masks in large cities.
WILL MASK MANDATES BE REINTRODUCED IN THE FACE OF A ‘TRIPLEDEMIC’?
December 12 , 2022With R.S.V, flu, and COVID on the rise, will we begin to see masking mandates reintroduced?
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL AIR POLLUTION REPORT
December 08 , 2022The Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report for U.K air pollution has been released.
LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE GREAT SMOG
December 05 , 202270 years after The Great Smog, The Guardian takes a look at what we can learn from the disaster.
AIR POLLUTION THREAT FROM WILDFIRES PREDICTED TO GROW
November 29 , 2022With wildfires becoming more common, the impact of wildfire smoke is also becoming a bigger threat.
AIR POLLUTION LINKED TO MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
November 23 , 2022Increases in the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and particle pollution have been linked to a range of mental health conditions.
POLLUTION FROM WOOD BURNERS BIGGER SOURCE OF PARTICLE POLLUTION THAN TRAFFIC
November 21 , 2022Wood burners contribute more to air pollution in the UK than traffic.
HOW TO IMPROVE VENTILATION AND DECEASE COVID-19 TRANSMISSION AT HOME
November 16 , 2022Find out how to improve your indoor air ventilation and protect yourself from COVID-19 this holiday season.
PM2.5 MORE HARMFUL THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT
November 13 , 2022A recent study has highlighted how PM2.5 is harmful even in concentrations previously considered 'very low'.
STATE OF GLOBAL AIR REPORT - AFRICA
October 28 , 2022State of Global Air has released its most recent report providing a range of insights into air quality in Africa.
The Best Air Pollution Map? Eath Nullschool Airborne Pollutant Map
October 25 , 2022The Eath Nullschool map is the most detailed insight into airborne pollutants.
IS THIS THE FUTURE OF MASKS?
October 18 , 2022Experts share their opinions on the future of masks and masking.
SMALLER PARTICLE POLLUTION FOUND TO HAVE GREATER ASSOCIATION WITH CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
October 14 , 2022PM1 is a significant contributing factor to childhood asthma.
INCREASED VENTILATION RATES LEAD TO DECREASED ABSENCE IN SCHOOLS
October 11 , 2022Increasing ventilation rates has been found to lead to a decrease in school abscences.
AIR POLLUTION CAN ENTER THE ORGANS OF UNBORN BABIES
October 07 , 2022Air pollution has been found to enter the organs of unborn babies causing potentially lifelong effects.
CARBON DIOXIDE MONITORS GAIN POLICY-MAKER ATTENTION
October 06 , 2022Carbon dioxide monitors continue to gain attention in classrooms and businesses worldwide.
Further Reading
AIR POLLUTION LINKED TO COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATION RATE
October 03 , 2022COVID-19 hospitalization rates have been linked to PM2.5 and NO2 exposure.
IQAIR UPDATES AIR POLLUTION MAP
September 30 , 2022IQAir has released an update to its global air pollution map that changes the way we monitor air pollution and its impacts.
MASK MANDATES CONTINUE TO DROP BUT MASKING REMAINS ESSENTIAL
September 29 , 2022Despite continously dropping rules and mandates, masking is still as important as ever.
COVID-19 CASES PREDICTED TO SURGE DUE TO COLDER WEATHER
September 28 , 2022With COVID-19 cases looking to surge, it's important to take precautions.
WEARING MASKS HAS NO EFFECT ON EVERYDAY SOCIAL EXCHANGES
September 28 , 2022A study has shown that masks have no impact on social exchanges and everyday interactions.
WOOD BURNERS MOST HARMFUL CONTRIBUTORS TO URBAN AIR POLLUTION
September 18 , 2022Wood burners, even in low usage, contribute greatly to air pollution. A single wood burner can produce more air pollution than 750 heavy trucks!
AIR POLLUTION CAN TRIGGER IRREGULAR HEART RHYTHMS IN TEENS
September 16 , 2022Even among younger individuals, air pollution can have singificant short-term impacts.
LONDON AIR POLLUTION SOURCES - AN INTERACTABLE GRAPH
September 14 , 2022If you've ever wondered where the air pollution in London comes from, this fantastic website has you covered!
GERMANY DROPS MASK MANDATES FOR FLYING
September 07 , 2022Mask mandates continue to drop. This time, the German government has removed mandates for flights to and from the country.