Breast Cancer and Air Pollution—Is There a Link?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close. And while it’s stressful to think about breast cancer, it’s important to be aware that one in eight women will be
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Air Pollution
The Effects of Nearby Farming on Indoor Air Quality
We often think that air quality in rural areas is far better than in cities. With fewer vehicles on the road and all that open space, it makes sense that
Pittsburgh Gets an ‘F’ For Air Pollution
According to the American Lung Association, the Pittsburgh region has some of the worst air pollution levels in the country. Despite some improvements in recent years, cars, local power plants,
What Makes a Sunset?
Have you ever wondered what makes a sunset? Why does the sky light up with red, orange, and yellow at the end of the day?
It's all down to light, how
Why Opening Your Windows This Spring Isn’t Enough to Freshen Up Your Home
When the weather warms up, we can't wait to fling open all the windows and doors to freshen up our homes. But is this really the best way to improve
Increase in Covid-19 cases and a difficult wildfire season, makes for a perfect storm
From the very start of the pandemic, scientists the world over have linked air pollution to an increased risk of Covid-19.
Even a small increase in pollution levels can increase the