air pollution
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Why You Should Always Close Your Windows During Fireworks
Love them or hate them, fireworks have been an Aussie staple. And while the displays have become more elaborate since then, the basic composition of fireworks — gunpowder and chemicals put into a casing with a fuse attached — hasn’t changed all that much in the last 245 years. Unfortunately, neither have the clouds of…
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Try These Simple Strategies for Improving the Air Quality in Your Home
When we think about air pollution, it’s usually in terms of it being an outdoor problem and something we can escape once we’re indoors — especially inside our own homes. But that’s not how it works. Some sources of air pollution, like pet dander and dust mites, come from within our own homes. Fortunately, there…
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Should You Be Worried About Sydney’s Apocalyptic Smoke?
Sydney is currently experiencing its worst air pollution on record. A spate of bushfires across the state has left the city shrouded in a dense layer of smoke and many Sydneysiders are rightly worried about their health. Here’s what you need to know.