The Meanings Behind the Mechanical Sounds You Hear on a Plane
In addition to the beeps and chimes that you hear on an airplane, you may also pick up on a variety of mechanical sounds before and during a flight, as…
Why You Shouldn’t Use Exterior Paint Inside
Having separate types of paint for indoor versus outdoor use may sound like a marketing ploy to get us to buy more paint—reminiscent of when advertisers a century ago tried…
Three Ways to Help Your Garden Recover From Wildfire Smoke
Over the past few weeks, gardeners on the east coast and other parts of the country have been experiencing their first wildfire season. This means that even people who have…
What ‘Code Purple’ and Other Air Quality Terms Mean
If you haven’t paid attention to the air quality index until now, you’re probably learning a lot about it rather quickly. Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. are under an air quality…
Find Out If You Live in One of the Most Polluted US Cities
There’s a tiny bit of good news in the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report: Only 36% of us live in places that get an F grade for…
This Map Shows the Biggest Climate Polluters In Your Area
Photo: Tatiana Grozetskaya (Shutterstock) Have you ever wondered how much your local airport contributes to climate change compared to that power plant down the street? Or how your city or…
1 Death Per 1000 Persons Attributable To PM2.5 Pollution In Delhi: Report
The report said the burden on health of PM2.5 has grown rapidly in cities in Southeast Asia.New Delhi: Delhi and Kolkata reported 106 and 99 deaths per 1 lakh population…
Why You Should Always Close Your Windows During Fireworks
Photo: ChompooSuppa (Shutterstock) Love them or hate them, fireworks have been an American fourth of July staple since 1777. And while the displays have become more elaborate since then, the…
How Air Pollution Is Much More Lethal Than Smoking In India
Despite the lockdown, air pollution levels in India continued to rise in 2020 (File)New Delhi: Delhi is the world’s most polluted city with air pollution shortening lives by almost 10…
How to Use Google Maps to Find Fresher Air
Photo: grynold (Shutterstock) The quality of the air around you has a big impact on your quality of life. In addition to the long-term effects on your health, poor air…