Why are Himalayan salt lamps bad for air quality? Again, two words: negative ionization. If you ever hear the words “ionization” (in one form or another) and “air purification” in the same sentence, you should run in the opposite direction. In the context of air...
Potentially deadly valley fever is hitting California farmworkers hard, worrying researchers This story was produced in partnership with Civil Eats, a nonprofit news organization focused on the American food system. LAMONT, Calif. — Victor Gutierrez contracted valley...
Damp and mould in homes have been established as risk factors for respiratory health. There is a need for a relatively straightforward assessment of the home that quantifies this risk. Methods Using data from 891 New Zealand houses, the utility of a Respiratory Hazard...
Are biocides useful or required in remediation projects? Biocides are disinfectant chemicals used to kill germs. In most mold remediation projects, biocides are not a substitute for thorough cleaning. Biocides are of limited use in remediation of indoor mold...
Introduction For more than a decade, mold has been in the news. People are talking about the effect on population health and damage to the building. But what are the risks and issues? The available science on molds and their potential health effects remains under...
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