Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can lead to asbestosis, lung cancer, and other diseases, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Exposure to carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas produced through incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels, inhibits a person's ability to absorb oxygen in the bloodstream, which can be fatal. Second-hand smoke, which the EPA classifies as a known cause of cancer and a contributor to other respiratory diseases, lingers on clothes and can affect indoor air quality, Johnson says.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), an independent product safety certification organization, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (AQS) to acquire AQS and its certifying body, the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. AQS and GREENGUARD are the market leaders in North America for product emissions testing and third-party indoor air quality certification. AQS helps manufacturers identify the chemicals being emitted from their products using state-of-the-art equipment and testing laboratories. GREENGUARD Certification helps manufacturers communicate their sustainability message to the marketplace by providing assurance that their products have been independently evaluat...
How Improving Air Quality Can Benefit People Suffering from Asthma BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the month of October North Dakota brings awareness to indoor air quality. Several factors contribute to poor indoor air quality including radon, tobacco smoke, carbon monoxide, and allergens from mold, insects, and pets. All North Dakotans could benefit from improving air quality, specifically households with members suffering from asthma.
Exciting new booth design provides a creative, impactful, and visually stimulating approach to understanding indoor air pollution ATLANTA, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) will unveil a revolutionary booth design at the AIA 2010 National Convention next month as part of its efforts to raise awareness about indoor air quality. The booth aims to engage architects and designers through visual stimulation and an interactive, hands-on experience.
We've started house-hunting and we're especially concerned about indoor air quality after reading many articles about these problems. We're looking at new houses so we want to know what to ask the builder about and what we should look for ourselves. Any tips? You're smart to be looking into indoor air quality issues in homes, and there are several important areas that you should be concerned about. The two major aspects of homes affecting indoor air quality are the building materials and furnishings, and the amount of ventilation. Talk to your builder to find out what has been used in the construction. Others are things you should be able to see for yourself.
Weatherizing a home can make its occupants sick, experts in indoor air quality are warning. Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can cause or increase health threats that include mold, radon and carbon monoxide.
From bleach to grease-busters to deodorizers, there are plenty of chemical cleaners out there to tackle your dirtiest, grimiest, bacteria-laden situations. But there's a problem: Many of those cleaning products contribute to indoor air pollution. It's common knowledge that many chemicals are poisonous or can harm your skin, but many chemical cleaning products also release harmful gases into the air in your home -- and some of the worst chemicals, such as nitrobenzene, formaldehyde, and naphthalene, are potential or known carcinogens.
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