(Natural News) The term “air pollution” is typically associated with factory fumes, smoke-belching vehicles and roaring bush fires. But the air inside your home is also at risk of pollution in the hands of certain household items that may seem harmless at first glance. If left undetected, these products can produce pollutants that cause health complications […]

(Natural News) By the end of the month, billions of people around the world would have been affected by full or partial lockdowns due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This means that more people are spending their time indoors. While this does reduce their chances of contracting coronavirus, this does bring to light another issue […]

(Natural News) Household items we use on a daily basis, such as furniture, rugs and air fresheners, emit volatile organic compounds (VOC), a group of chemicals that include benzene, formaldehyde and toluene. Other common sources of VOCs include paint, varnish, sealants, flooring, mattresses, plywood and hairspray. Unlike most toxic chemicals, VOCs are generally colorless and […]

(Natural News) American and Chinese researchers warned that China is losing its war on air pollution. Even as the world’s most populous country brought down levels of airborne particulate matter, the amount of ozone pollution entering the air rose to take the place of PM 2.5. The Chinese government began its campaign against air pollution in 2013. […]

(Natural News) That air freshener dangling from your rear-view mirror may be slowly poisoning you and your family with a combination of dangerous toxins, including carcinogens and hormone disruptors. Although most car air fresheners do not provide a list of ingredients on their packaging, nearly all contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs are organic compounds […]

(Natural News) It’s undeniable that a lot of people are exposed to various toxins at an alarmingly regular rate. In fact, a person doesn’t need to go out of his house to be exposed to toxins: The U.S. Environmental and Protection Agency (EPA) has identified at least 400 types of toxins called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that […]

(Natural News) There are two things in the air that people know to be harmful: air pollution and tobacco smoke. While the particular dangers that each bring are well-documented, the same can’t be said on how both affect expectant mothers and their newborn. These risks were the focus of a study made by the University of […]

(Natural News) It’s hard to imagine items like household cleaners, paints, and perfumes causing as much air pollution as cars and trucks. But a new study backed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several research foundations determined that petroleum-based products cause almost half the air pollution in urban areas. According to the study, people use fifteen […]

(Natural News) Car emissions take a lot of the blame for air pollution, but it looks like they could soon be eclipsed by consumer and industrial products. A new study published in Science has found that as cars get increasingly cleaner and tailpipe emissions continue to drop, the emissions that come from many of our […]

(Natural News) Your home is supposed to be a place where you can relax and unwind, but did you know that your furniture can contain various toxins? Even brand new furniture can be full of toxic chemicals used in various “harmless” features. These compounds that make furniture comfy to lounge around in belong to volatile organic […]