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...]
Protecting Ourselves from Air Pollution
Buying High Efficiency Air Filtration: Is it real or a myth? The rise of commercial air filtration comes alongside increased concerns over the problem of air pollution. In 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that around 7 million people around the world (or one in eight people) died as a result of exposure to polluted air. It’s a finding that exceeds previous estimates by more … [Read more...]
Living Near an Airport Could Be a Matter Of Life And Death
Studies have found that people living near an airport can experience a higher rate of respiratory problems due to elevated airplane emissions that contain hazardous contaminants. Recent studies have found that living near an airport could be hazardous to your health. One air quality study found that neighborhoods as far as 10 miles away from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are … [Read more...]
Deep dive into air purifiers such as the CamCleaner
Throughout the world, pollution is getting worse, and indoor air is nearly as bad as what you find outdoors. Are air purifiers the solution? As outdoor pollution worsens throughout the world, especially in large countries such as China and India, it has a direct effect on indoor air quality. That’s because polluted air that is drawn indoors can pose a direct threat to your health if you don’t … [Read more...]
Camfil Introduces the City M Indoor Air Purifier
The company’s New City M Air Purifier maintains healthier indoor environments by removing a wide array of contaminants. Stockholm, Sweden - July 1, 2016: Camfil, a world leader in air filtration and clean air solutions, recently announced the release of the Air Purifier City M Freestanding Indoor Air Purifier, a cutting-edge unit that has been designed to remove odors, dust, and many other … [Read more...]
The Surprising Impact of Air Pollution on Exercise
Camfil air filtration specialists highlight key points in a study that suggests air pollution adversely affects exercise. According to a past review published by the University of Queensland, there is strong evidence to support the assertion that air pollution has negative effects on cardiovascular health during exercise. The impact is particularly strong for those who work out outdoors in … [Read more...]
