We hear a lot these days about air pollution and its effects on our health. The media issues warnings about staying outdoors when the air quality is particularly bad. But what kind of environment are we sheltering ourselves in? In general, the quality of our indoor air is very poor. In fact, indoor air can be up to 70% more polluted than the air we breathe outside.

According to EPA studies, Americans spend an average of 95% of their time indoors - and the indoor air is more polluted than the outdoor air. Why is that and what is it doing to our health? In this section, we will explore both the causes of indoor air pollution and some ways that you can improve the quality of your indoor air.

Explore the World of Indoor Air Quality in Detail - Choose from one of these subjects:

IAQ: Causes and Concerns
Indoor Air Particulates: What are We Filtering For?
Diluting What Can't Be Filtered (coming soon)
Ventilation: The Final Frontier (coming soon)