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How to Detox While Living in a Polluted City

January 21, 2022

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Air pollution in major cities has become a widely known problem in recent years. Breathing in low-quality air poses various health risks, from pulmonary diseases and lung cancer to heart…

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Air Pollution Drives Residential Electricity Demand

August 18, 2020

A study conducted by Associate Professor Alberto Salvo from NUS Economics revealed that households respond to ambient air pollution by increasing electricity consumption, which in turn increases the carbon emissions that are…

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COVID-19 Has Created More Cyclists: How Cities Can Keep Them On Their Bikes

August 4, 2020

As physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 begin to relax in some countries and people return to work, the fears surrounding transportation and commuting continue to weigh…

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How Tech Helps To Stop City Smog From Ruining The Indoor Air Quality

May 25, 2020

A quick walk to the store or down to the subway might not seem like a big deal, but pollutants in city air are far worse than you might think.…

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Air Quality Improves Significantly Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

April 29, 2020

COVID-19 lockdowns are depleting air pollution levels even in the world’s most air-polluted cities. Real-time data from the World Air Quality Index (WAQI) reveal the significant declines in nitrogen dioxide…

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Unexpected Side Effect Of Coronavirus In China – Lesser Air Pollution

March 9, 2020

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide continues to increase, now with a total of 110,416 cases, according to the tally of Johns Hopkins CSSE as of March 9. Mainland…

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Inversion Solutions — Tackling Utah’s Pollution Problem

February 28, 2020

Inversion season is over, but expect another spell by November. Even without inversion, Utah’s air pollution problem stands as one of the worst among the states. Salt Lake City ranks…

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Best Air Purifiers For Your Home

September 25, 2019

Looking for the best purifier to keep the air quality of your home in top shape? Here are some of our picks perfect for the task. Rabbit Air MinusA2 This…

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We Built An App To Detect Areas Most Vulnerable To Life-Threatening Haze

September 18, 2019

Forest and land-use fires are ravaging Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan islands. Haze from these fires threatens lives as inhaling smoke can cause heart and respiratory diseases, leading to premature deaths.…

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Top 18 Plants For Fresh Air Proven In Outer Space

September 14, 2019

Houseplants do wonders for a house: they breathe new life to a room, add a bright pop of color, and purify the air. Not all plants are equally effective, however, when…

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