Learn about the differences between fog and smog, and what commercial air filtration systems can do to keep the latter out of indoor spaces. Cities like Los Angeles, Beijing, and Delhi all share one thing in common: smog. On really bad days, the ambient air quality is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, which obviously poses a serious health risk, especially to young children, the … [Read more...]
Why Loosened Power Plant Emissions Standards Could Drive Demand for Air Filters
The EPA is reconsidering a rule against toxic emissions from power plants. Learn how this could impact indoor air quality and drive demand for residential, commercial and industrial air filters. Environmental Policy News - In August this past year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would be revisiting a rule designed to control air pollution emissions from power … [Read more...]
How Home Air Filters May Decrease the Risk of Autism
New Study on The Link Between Air Pollution and Autism A recent study suggests that improving indoor air quality may decrease the risk of developing autism disorder. Learn how home air filters can help. According to a recent study of children in the Chinese city of Shanghai, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which refers to particles no larger than 2.5 microns in diameter generated … [Read more...]
Preventing Cognitive Decline with Home Air Filters
Learn why exposure to poor outdoor and indoor air quality was linked to a decline in cognitive ability among the elderly, and how home air filters can help. By now we all know that air pollution is bad for our lungs and heart. It’s why home and building owners get home air filters in the first place, the better to prevent occupants from inhaling toxic particles and chemical fumes from car … [Read more...]
Does the EPAs New Stance on Air Pollution Affect Home Air Filters?
The EPA is reconsidering a rule against toxic emissions from power plants. Learn how this could impact indoor air quality and drive demand for home air filters. Commercial Air Filtration News - While many in the Republican Party have expressed skepticism over the science of anthropogenic climate change, which is climate change resulting from human activities, they have been less willing to deny … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Home Air Filters for Children’s Health
It’s known that poor outdoor and indoor air quality is responsible for killing around 600,000 children each year. Learn how home air filters can help. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution, both from indoor and outdoor sources, is responsible for approximately seven million premature deaths around the world. To protect themselves and their families, people are turning … [Read more...]
WHO Conference Sets Ambitious Air Pollution Reduction Goals for 2030
Learn about the first WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health and its effect on indoor air quality, home air filters, and the fight against pollution. As the problem of air pollution continues to raise concerns about its effect on public health, driving demand for home air filters and other air pollution solutions, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently took action by convening … [Read more...]
Why Is California’s Clean Car Initiative Betting Big on Green Cars?
Learn why California is betting big on green cars as part of an effort to ease dependence on commercial air filtration systems in preserving indoor air quality. As the list of cities around the world turning to commercial air filtration systems to protect air quality inside homes and buildings continues to grow, a number of city governments are taking it upon themselves to reduce air pollution … [Read more...]
What Recess Guidelines Mean for Commercial Air Filtration Systems
How Utah’s Recess Guidelines Are Tied to Air Quality Learn why Utah schools follow recess guidelines during inversions, and how commercial air filtration systems protect indoor air quality during this time. With winter here, residents in Utah are once again advised to brace themselves for higher air pollution levels brought about by temperature inversions. For parents, it’s time to once again … [Read more...]
Why Has China Cut Production of 500 Car Models?
What China’s Ban of 500 Car Models Means for Commercial Air Filtration Systems Camfil Commercial Air Filter News – In an effort to ease the burden on the country’s commercial air filtration systems, the Chinese government has suspended production of more than 500 car models and model versions that fail to meet the country’s fuel economy standards. The move is one of the latest in a series of … [Read more...]
