Sources of Pollution
- NPR report on household chemical pollution
This NPR report discusses the prevalence of hazardous chemicals and gases in household air, the difficulty of determining sources and what you can do about it.
Government Agencies
- American Lung Association, Indoor Air Quality
The ALA offers a wealth of information on home air quality and sources of indoor pollution. - US Environmental Protection Agency, Guide to Indoor Air Quality
The EPA’s guide to indoor air quality offers a wealth of well organized information for recognizing and addressing air quality problems. - Center for Disease Control, Indoor Environmental Quality
Indoor air quality information that is primarily geared towards commercial buildings but relevant to many residential situations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Great information for children. Be sure to listen to “Spring Cleaning Tips” (hint, use non-toxic cleaners!) and see their Ambient Air Pollution report. - Pregnancy and second hand smoke at work
Peggy Pumbo, CRN: How should a pregnant mom handle second hand smoke at work?
Non-Profits
- Ozone and Health Risks, by the American Lung Association
This is a study looking at the health effects of ozone. Ozone is one of the top three threats that SafeHome Filters is designed to address. - Western North Carolina Green Building Council
Great information from a non-profit that promotes environmentally sustainable and health conscious building practices through education.