Results of a study released this week have revealed the extent to which effective filtration of indoor air can impact our health. The study shows that filters used to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) can have a beneficial effect on blood pressure levels, decreasing the risk of serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. The World Health Organization attributes four million deaths a year to […]

Energy efficiency remains at the top-of-the-list when it comes to current regulations, despite air quality rising up in the news agenda as a serious cause for worry. Societal and habitual changes, partly resulting from the convenience of modern technology and the move towards a more ‘online’ lifestyle, have led to greater periods being spent indoors. The risk of car pollutants […]

With an estimated 29,000 deaths a year from air pollution, The Environmental Audit Committee has issued its third report in five years calling for action to be taken. The report is calling for new schools, care homes and hospitals to be built far away from major roads. With more than 1,000 schools already near major roads, it is suggested that […]