According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental risks to public health.” In fact, every year sees more than 400 Americans dead from carbon monoxide poisoning (an odorless, colorless gas), and another 4,000...
Every year, carbon monoxide poisoning kills 400 Americans and hospitalizes 4,000 more. Many of these cases happen inside the home. Carbon monoxide is a particularly sneaky killer for a few reasons: – It’s odorless and colorless, so you won’t notice it on...
With hundreds of Americans dying from carbon monoxide poisoning each year, everyone should take steps to protect themselves. However, certain groups are more at risk than others. To understand why carbon monoxide affects people differently, let’s take a quick look at...
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, to say the least, but it also brings with it a myriad of health concerns for both the expectant mother and the unborn child—especially when air quality is concerned. Significant exposure to toxins such as carbon...
If you are a parent, you try to protect your children from life’s dangers. You probably told them to look both ways before crossing the street. Warned them not to talk to strangers. Advised them always to use sunblock. But how do you talk to your child about air...
