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Pollen may also be a trigger for respiratory conditions
Stay inside with the windows closed on high pollen days, if possible.
Use your air conditioner to help filter the air coming into the home. Central air systems are the best.
Remove indoor plants if they irritate or produce symptoms for you or your family.
Source: EPA
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The introduction of harmful materials into the earth’s atmosphere which harms life and environment
The introduction of harmful materials into the earth’s atmosphere which harms life and environment in the atmosphere is air pollution. In early days, when pollution was minor, our earth absorbed all the toxins and purified by itself which is impossible in the present day modern world.
Pollution has been raised up after the invention vehicles and [...]
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Lower your impact on the earth and your wallet
The cause of global warming is all around us. Your car, your garbage, even the lights you use to light your home can add to global warming, scary isn’t it? Well I have a tip to help lower your impact on the earth and your wallet.
Use your car less, I know this is a simple [...]
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The Risk of Living With Radon
Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As they break down further, these particles release small bursts of energy. This can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Not everyone exposed to elevated levels of radon will develop lung [...]
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Radon in Water
There are two main sources for the radon in your home’s indoor air, the soil and the water supply. Compared to radon entering the home through water, radon entering your home through the soil is usually a much larger risk.
The radon in your water supply poses an inhalation risk and an ingestion risk. Research has [...]
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How to Test Your Home for Radon
You can’t see radon, but it’s not hard to find out if you have a radon problem in your home. All you need to do is test for radon. Testing is easy and should only take a few minutes of your time.
The amount of radon in the air is measured in “Pico curies per liter [...]
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?
Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home [...]
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You can fix a radon problem.
Radon reduction systems work and they are not too costly. Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99%. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
New homes can be built with radon-resistant features.
Radon-resistant construction techniques can be effective in preventing radon entry. When installed properly [...]
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Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas
You can’t see radon. And you can’t smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.
Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That’s because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon [...]
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Should I be concerned about haze?
When sunlight comes into contact with tiny bits or particles of pollution, this causes haze in the air outside. Haze reduces the clearness and color of what we see. Motor vehicles and burning fuel release haze-causing pollution. Other gases released into the air and carried by wind many miles from the pollution source can form [...]
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