Dogs have been trained for years to sniff out dangerous things like drugs and bombs. Now, they’re trained to sniff out mold (which is almost as dangerous). Mold not only produces unpleasant odors; it also gives off gases containing carcinogens such as benzene and other chemicals that cause an array of health problems, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By … [Read more...] about Improve Indoor Air Quality with Mold-Detection Dogs
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American Lung Association State of the Air 2010
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. For some of you this is an understatement. You may be thinking, “Well, of course it is. I was well aware of asthma and allergies when I walked outside this morning, saw what I thought was my car covered in a thick yellow mist, and began sneezing fifteen times in a row.” It’s easy to be aware of something when the … [Read more...] about American Lung Association State of the Air 2010