New study finds air pollution linked to poor reading and math
As the new school year starts, the latest findings from scientists at Columbia University are of particular relevance. The team have been looking at how prenatal exposure to air pollution
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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
Covid-19 can linger in your home for months after infection
We have known for some time that the main method of transmission for Covid-19 is airborne. Tiny particles of the virus are released into the surrounding environment when an infected
How to stay safe at work
As the vaccination program gathers momentum, many of the country’s largest organizations have confirmed that by September, most of their workforce will be back in person for at least some
Scientists appeal to schools to choose HEPA air purifiers over ionizers
In a bid to keep students and teachers safe, a number of scientists have come together to write an open letter to schools, asking them to beware of the electronic
How Covid-19 spreads via ‘indirect’ contact
The scientific community is still very much finding its way with Covid-19, but despite this, a few studies have been carried out, to give us some insight on how the