Air Pollution Exposure in Pregnancy Impacts Newborn Health
Are you thinking of having children? Or perhaps you’re hoping some grandchildren will come into your life? The journey of pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a family, marked by a myriad of joys and anticipation. It is also a time of careful consideration for both the mother and her unborn child. There […]
Does Poor Air Quality Impact Mortality?
In today’s modern world, the quality of the air we breathe has become a critical concern. For those of us in cities or suburbs, urbanization and highways shape the landscape and bring along pollutants. In rural regions, it’s industrial farming practices and mining activity that majorly impact the air quality. And with wildfires burning hotter […]
Spring Farming Activity Impacts Air Quality
As spring approaches, rural landscapes that lay dormant through the winter begin to bustle with the activity of planting season. Unfortunately, amidst the hopes for abundant harvests, there is an overlooked concern that looms over these rural communities: air quality. When you think of air pollution, you probably imagine urban areas with a lot of […]
Spring Travel Hacks: Indoor Air Quality Edition
Now that daylight savings has passed us by, winter chills are giving way to warmth, and holidays like Easter, Passover, and Eid on the horizon, many of us are gearing up for spring travel. Or perhaps you’ve got a busy summer travel schedule to look forward to. As you prepare to embark on these journeys, […]
Air Quality Issues in Winter
During the past few weeks, most of the United States and parts of Canada have been hammered with brutal winter weather. This has included blinding snow and blizzards in some regions, freezing rain in other areas, and bitterly cold temperatures in areas that aren’t equipped for such extremes.1 Some of this is standard for the Northeast but […]
Betting on Football? Count on Clean Air for the Win
Now that Christmas is in the rearview mirror and the New Year has taken hold, some folks are gearing up for the next highlight of winter: Superbowl LVIII. (Or “Superbowl 58” for anyone rusty on their Roman numerals.) The big game will be Sunday, February 11th. But first, we have the National Football League (NFL) post-season to […]
The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024: Insights from Austin Air
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the most impactful and thought-provoking blog posts we’ve shared throughout the year. From invisible hazards to groundbreaking research, these articles reflect our commitment to enhancing air quality and health. You’ll also find some surprises. Here are the highlights according to members of the Austin Air […]
International Day of Education: Clean Air in the Classroom
Today, January 24, marks the United Nations-designated International Day of Education, a celebration of the power of education to break the cycle of poverty and promote equality worldwide. In the United States and many parts of the world, education is generally mandatory through high school, but access isn’t the only important element – the conditions […]
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 […]