A systematic modeling study of simple air cleaners using a box fan shows these inexpensive units can greatly decrease the amount of airborne virus in these spaces, if used appropriately. Improved ...

MONTANA - With the wildfires burning across Montana, there's a lot of smoke and haze floating around the Treasure State, which can make going outdoors unpleasant or uncomfortable. - So, what can you ...

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2021 -- Improved ventilation can lower the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus, but large numbers of decades-old public school classrooms lack adequate ventilation systems.

The east coast, and New York in particular, is receiving an unwelcome taste (and scent) of the climate crisis to come, as smoke from massive Canadian wildfires billow out toward the Atlantic Ocean.

With allergens, disease, odors, and dust building up over the winter months, there are many reasons to consider an air purifier for your home. While there are impressive air purifiers you can buy with ...

Air cleaners have become the comfort purchase of the decade, promising to scrub away everything from wildfire smoke to ...

New York City has the worst air quality in the world right now due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The NYC Department of Health told residents to use an air purifier indoors if possible. The EPA ...

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It's back-to-school season. So does your kid's classroom, or your own work-from-home space, need a DIY air purifier? Maybe. And it's not hard to make one. Corsi-Rosenthal Cubes, are essentially "do it ...

People in the U.S. spend as much as 90% of their lives indoors ...

This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts. Interest in air filters and purifiers is spiking in Southern California, including ...