Want healthier school air?

There’s funding for that! By Dorothy Wigmore   A recent indoor air report from the Brown University Pandemic Center, International WELL Building Institute and Air Club can help union health…

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What about the buses?

Their air quality matters too   By Dorothy Wigmore   We want healthy air in schools. But what about school buses, where students and drivers spend so much time? How…

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Measuring air quality in your school

What can your local association test? There are a lot of possible indoor pollutants in school buildings, including asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, fiberglass, radon, mold, bacteria, combustion products from vehicle exhaust…

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Ventilation systems affect air quality.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the most important determinants of the health of staff and students. Poor IAQ may include temperature and humidity extremes; airborne contaminants, such as…

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