How to Ensure Your Houseplants Are Helping and Not Hurting the Planet
Houseplants can help scrub the air while producing oxygen we all need, but be careful not to pick a variety that is bad for the planet.
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NYC Sees Drop in Air Pollutants During COVID-19 Peak
Airborne pollution went way down in NYC since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but environmentalists worry these gains are short-lived.
Can Plants Cause Air Pollution?
Some trees do off-gas natural yet nevertheless harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), especially during the hottest months of the year.
Plants for Purification: Boosting Your Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air Quality Is A Serious Problem, But Nature Provides A Simple Answer
Eliminating indoor air pollution can be as simple as dotting your house or office with potted plants, according to research from the space program.
Air Quality at Home: 10 Ways to Purify Your Indoor Environment Naturally Indoor Plants, Essential Oils, Filters & Natural Cleaners Key To Breathing Easier
Air quality at home isn’t something we should take for granted, so purifying your indoor environment should be a top priority.
The Ins and Outs of Air Pollution
There’s no one single solution to solve the problem of air pollution, but by taking a few extra measures we can reduce our effect on the environment.
The Public Health Impact of Vehicle Exhaust
An often overlooked externality of vehicular emissions is the damage they cause to public health.
Just How Bad Is Air Pollution in China And How Can We Fix It? If 1.58 million premature deaths a year isn't enough, what will it take?
Just how bad is air pollution in China and how can we fix it? Pollution from coal-burning power plants leads to 1.58 million premature deaths there annually
Is Air Pollution Making Us Dumber? Researchers Uncover Links Between Bad Air Quality And Lower IQ Scores
Repeated exposure to air pollution can lower teenagers IQ while causing adults to lose the equivalent of one or more years worth of education.
Greener Skies: How To Assuage Your Air Travel Guilt Have An Nice — And Environmentally Friendly — Flight
It’s true that air travel burns a lot of fossil fuels, so frequent fliers with a green conscience follow a few simple rules to minimize their impact…