Tag - air pollution

29Oct

Delhi government plans to install air purifiers, mist fountain to curb air pollution

  In a first, the Delhi government on Friday announced a three-tier air treatment system which includes setting up of wind purification units, mist fountains and virtual chimney at five major traffic intersections on trial basis to deal with rising air pollution level. The air treatment system has potential to reduce carbon monoxide and particulate emission by 40%-60% in 20-30 metre radius during peak hours of traffic, government sources claimed. Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, who is also the head of Delhi Task Force...

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28Oct

Beijing plans to build new schools with air purifiers

Education authorities in Beijing plan to include air purification systems as a standard feature in new schools, according to reports in Chinese state media. he plan, which must be approved by the central government, is designed to combat high levels of toxic gases and harmful particles found in the city's air. Concerned parents have been clamoring for added protection at the city's schools. "Schools must guarantee students' safety and get permission from their parents before installing," Xian Lianping, the head of Beijing...

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28Oct

How to prep your home for fall allergy season

For many allergy sufferers, spring is peak allergy season. But autumn brings its own batch of allergy triggers: ragweed pollinates in the fall and can travel hundreds of miles, and corn mazes, piles of leaves and jack-o'-lanterns can harbor mold. And while we may enjoy when summer's warmth lingers into the fall, that warm weather can trigger mold spores to be released when humidity is high or the weather is dry and windy, according to the...

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27Oct

Understanding the Pros and Cons of DIY Air purifier

Impurities in the air are a concern to anyone who wants to avoid respiratory problems, and installing an air purifier as a do it yourself project is an option worth considering. Given the low cost budget required to set up your own air purifier, this option has emerged as one popular option in many poorer cities where majority of the population find such leading air purifier as IQAir to be way too unaffordable. Some concerns that you may encounter can delay...

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27Oct

Can HEPA Filtration Help With Allergies?

Absolutely, but only when used in conjunction with other cleaning methods. HEPA air filters are highly effective at removing airborne particles that tend to irritate allergies, but that’s just one step in the battle against indoor air contaminants. Like all things airborne, many heavier components will settle on the ground, rather than staying suspended in the air. It’s important to thoroughly clean floors, especially carpets, bedding, and curtains as these surfaces can retain pollutants. Read More: Best Air Purifier 2016 Some vacuum cleaners have HEPA filters...

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26Oct

The Surprising Benefits of Air Purifiers

Here are several surprising benefits of air purifiers I have noticed after purchasing and using an air purifier/ionizer for the last few years. The best air purifier for you is usually not that hard to find with some basic research. Pets share our homes every day and bring with them pet odors, urine stains, and skin dander. For family members who have allergies, these odors can be upsetting and cause respiratory distress, which may result in a visit to the hospital...

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25Oct

China to deploy the world’s largest outdoor air purifier in Beijing

China will deploy world’s largest outdoor air purifier designed by a Dutch engineer in its smog- hit capital Beijing, as the thick heavily-polluted haze returned to haunt the city, driving people indoors. The seven-meter-tall tower, brainchild of Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde, is undergoing last-minute checks in Beijing’s 751 D Park art area. The ‘Smog Free Tower’ will soon be opened to the public, and will be toured across the country, state-run Global Times said, quoting China Forum of Environmental Journalists,...

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25Oct

Smog-free tower: China to deploy world’s largest outdoor air purifier in Beijing

Cina will deploy the world's largest outdoor air purifier designed by a Dutch engineer in its smog- hit capital Beijing, as the thick heavily-polluted haze returned to haunt the city, driving people indoors. The seven-meter-tall tower, brainchild of Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde, is undergoing last-minute checks in Beijing's 751 D Park art area. The 'Smog Free Tower' will soon be opened to the public, and will be toured across the country, state-run Global Times said, quoting China Forum of Environmental Journalists,...

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24Oct

‘Smog Free Tower’, largest air purifier in Beijing, sparks controversy

A "Smog Free Tower" undergoing tests in Beijing's famed 798 art zone has sparked controversy amid continuous heavy smog in the last couple of days. The seven-meter-high metal structure, designed by Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde and introduced to the Chinese capital as the world's largest air purifier in late September, opened for testing and adjustment recently. The tower boasts a capacity to purify 30,000 cubic meters of air per hour and an ability to capture at least 75 percent of PM 2.5...

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21Oct

Air Purifier Bike

Recently, a website published 2013 annual consumption China keywords. Among them, the "haze" on the list. The data show that the national Amoy friends against the haze of a spent 870 million yuan. Masks, air purifiers, indoor treadmills and other goods were bought 4 million 500 thousand times. The haze from the north to the south of the way that the diffusion. One weekend I call Shenzhen buddy ride together, he was relentlessly rejected -- recently is haze, I got...

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