What’s the AQI, Anyway? A Simple Air Quality Index Guide
We check the weather before we leave the house, but how often do we check the air? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a simple, color-coded system that helps us understand how clean or polluted the air is – and what it means for our health. There are six levels of air quality ranging on […]
Reframing Disability and Highlighting the Role of Clean Air
Today, December 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Disability is often seen as something that happens to a small, specific group of people. In reality, most of us will experience a form of disability at some point in our lives. Whether due to aging, illness, injury, or chronic health conditions, disability is something that […]
Austin Air Unveils New Docuseries About Asthma and Schools
Austin Air is proud to announce the release of its new three-part docuseries, “Breath of Hope: Combating Childhood Asthma in U.S. Schools.” This compelling series aims to shed light on the growing epidemic of childhood asthma and the critical role air quality plays in the health and well-being of America’s children. Childhood Asthma: A […]
Exploring CADR: 9 Reasons It’s an Inaccurate “Standard”
According to some, the most helpful parameter for understanding the effectiveness of portable air cleaners is the clean air delivery rate (CADR), which is a measure of a portable air cleaner’s delivery of relatively clean air, expressed in cubic feet per minute (cfm). The CADR is determined by multiplying the air cleaner’s airflow rate by […]