Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ Post

Did you know air pollution affects not only our health but also our economy and environment? Stay informed, take action, and advocate for policies that promote cleaner air in your community. Learn more about the impact of air pollution and how you can make a difference this #AirQualityAwarenessWeek : https://lnkd.in/eBv3HNWT #AQAW2024

Clean Air Zones are being introduced nationwide to tackle pollution and improve air quality. In our latest blog, Melanie Day shares how Bradford Council is working to inform and support residents of the new regulations and the changes they need to make.  Read the full blog here. tinyurl.com/32azmare

Check out my story titled, “A Breath of Hardship: The Overlooked Impact of Air Pollution on the Unsheltered” coming soon!

The more we dig, the more we reveal the causality between #iaq and #humanhealth During the World Health Organization webinar titled “Toxic air is fueling NCD’s. Why are we not taking action?” on 2024, March a member of the National Reseach council shared some statistics regarding #health risks associated with PM2.5. 💡Take a look at which NCD tops the list: 🔸 PM2.5 and Dementia - Risk increase = 46% (20%, 78%) per 10 µg/m³ PM2.5 ▪️PM2.5 and Asthma in children - Risk increase = 34% (10%, 63%) per 10 µg/m³ PM2.5 ▪️PM2.5 and Hypertension - Risk increase= 17% (5%, 30%) per 10 µg/m³ PM2.5 ▪️PM2.5 and Stroke - Risk increase= 16% (12%, 20%) per 10 µg/m³ PM2.5 ▪️PM2.5 and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - Risk increase = 16% (13%, 23%) per 10 µg/m³ PM2.5 ▪️PM2.5 and Myocardial Infarction - Risk increase = 13% (5%, 22%) per 10 µg/m³ PM2.5 Credit for certain statics: Gordana Blagic Link to Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eWXrRG75 #hvac #hvacdesign #buildingperformance #hvacsystems #IndoorAirQuality #FacilityManagement #energy #HVACcontrols #hvacmaintenance #EfficientComfort #HVACExpertise #commercialhvac #airconditioning  #energysolutions #energyefficiency #heatingandcooling #BuildingOperations #HVACequipment #HVACdesign

Optimize you IAQ with GPS Air

Delve into the latest findings on air pollution from the American Lung Association's State of the Air report. This eye-opening report shares key insights including that the worst levels of daily particulate matter pollution continue to rise, with the western states facing the worse conditions. Learn how you can help protect your indoor air by treating outdoor air with the GPS Air Opti-Lok system. #StateOfTheAir #CleanAirMatters #HealthyBuildings

Did you know air pollution is now no. 2 in global risk of death for children under five? Learn more about the seven deadly sources of air pollution for children and what you can do to protect their health. https://uni.cf/3BppZMC

Air pollution in Chicago has decreased, while other metropolitan areas have remained the same from 2000-2024. Learn more about Illinois air pollution trends and their affects in our latest policy spotlight ➡️ https://lnkd.in/guywrb4b

Did you know one third of people in the US are being exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution? The American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report showed a huge 11.7 million increase in harmful ozone and particle pollution compared to this time last year, with California topping the list of the most polluted metropolitan areas. President Biden has announced new standards to reduce tailpipe emissions from diesel-powered trucks and cars, but there’s clearly more work to be done. What do you think global governments can do to put clean air first? Or is there a tip you can share for a business owner or individual to contribute to making a difference? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dUNRmvQ. #cleanair #airreport #USairquality #airqualitystats #cleanairfacts #cleanairstats #emissionsreport #lungassociation

Quiz Time with Mr. Pi! We know that air is odourless, but if you had to imagine what air pollution would smell like, what would it be? Tell us in the comments below, and get a chance to be featured on our stories!