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Does Outdoor Air Pollution Affect Indoor Air Quality? How PM2.5 Gets Inside Your Home

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Does Outdoor Air Pollution Affect Indoor Air Quality? How PM2.5 Gets Inside Your Home

Outdoor air pollution does not always stay outdoors. Fine particulate matter, especially PM2.5, can enter homes through open doors and windows, ventilation systems and small gaps in the building, meaning indoor air quality can sometimes be strongly influenced by conditions outside. How much pollution gets indoors depends on factors such as the building, ventilation, filtration, … Read more

PM2.5 Explained: What It Is, Health Effects, Sources and How It Affects AQI

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PM2.5 Explained: What It Is, Health Effects, Sources and How It Affects AQI

PM2.5 is one of the most important air pollutants for understanding both air quality and health. These microscopic particles are 2.5 micrometres or smaller in diameter—small enough to travel deep into the lungs, with some components able to enter the bloodstream. PM2.5 can come directly from sources such as vehicle exhaust, industry, fuel and biomass … Read more