Indoor air pollution can cause harmful effects to health, reduce worker productivity and increase medical costs. Exposure to pollutants like formaldehyde can be reduced.

Feb 4, 2010 - Jacqueline Lerche

When most people hear, the term "air pollution", they associate it with outdoor air pollution, such as smog, but indoor air pollution can pose health risks also.

Jan 6, 2010 - Debbie Baughman

Benzene is a common indoor air pollutant that can cause serious health effects. Learn about benzene exposure and what can be done to help purify indoor air.

Feb 16, 2010 - Jacqueline Lerche

During the winter month's people spend more time indoors. This increases exposure to indoor pollutants such as ozone.

Jan 2, 2010 - Uni Blake

Poor air quality indoors is caused by a myriad of sources; however, reducing the type and amount of sources can improve air quality inside the home.

Jan 7, 2010 - Debbie Baughman

Excessive, poorly directed light causes adverse effects on humans and animals. Simple control measures can resolve the problem, thus saving energy and cost.

Mar 26, 2012 - Zeeshan Amin

A major portion of noise pollution is human-caused; we should take appropriate measures to mitigate its harmful effects on humans.

Nov 2, 2010 - Zeeshan Amin

Instruments that use light to make precise measurements of gases and vapors in flues, where probes can't be used because of corrosion, can help control air pollution.

Mar 20, 2009 - Thomas Kelly

Automobiles may be fascinating for many but they cause an irreparable damage to the environment we breathe in by emitting obnoxious pollutants.

Apr 4, 2010 - Zeeshan Amin

Homeowners should find solutions to maintaining good indoor air-quality without sacrificing energy-efficiency.

Mar 20, 2010 - Justin Rademaekers

Fuels used for electricity generation and vehicle propulsion are a major source of thermal pollution, harming aquatic organisms and causing global warming.

Sep 28, 2010 - Zeeshan Amin

Want to create a source of fresh air in your home or office? NASA study provides a list of which plants are best indoor air filters.

May 30, 2009 - Francisco Ramos

Environmental toxins cause inflammation which worsen both asthma and obesity and often lead to other related diseases in children.

Dec 29, 2010 - Tracy Rose

Don't overlook the effect of air pollution on the creation or exacerbation of cardiovascular diseases. Merely living near a freeway can heighten the risk disease.

Feb 14, 2010 - Madeleine Jones

Despite pollution controls, air pollution, enhanced by global warming, continues to damage the environment and endanger the health of the public.

Oct 9, 2008 - Laurence O'Sullivan

There are many ways to improve Indoor Air Quality. By eliminating some of the toxic things in our household, we can improve our health and breathe easier.

Nov 17, 2010 - Jill Davis

Caused by burning of fossil fuels in cars and power plants, acid rain is a serious threat to aquatic environments and historical monuments.

Jan 14, 2011 - Zeeshan Amin

Light pollution has spread in every country. Its effects are dangerous. Individual and collective efforts are needed to stop light pollution.

May 7, 2010 - Manoj Yadav

There are many harmful effects of pollution, particularly air pollution, and these are more extreme during exercise.

Dec 6, 2009 - Elizabeth Humphreys

Indoor tropical plants have been found to improve the causes of Sick Building Syndrome. Here is a list of houseplants to clean indoor air and tips on how to grow them.

Mar 31, 2009 - Chris Eirschele