Sentences with phrase «causing air quality problems»

But I think we're a long way off from a point where DIY charcloth makers are stinking up our skies and causing air quality problems.

Second Avenue Subway construction is causing air quality problems, according to a study requested by Assemblyman Micah Kellner.

Not exact matches

«Over the years, I have worked with Senator Espaillat to address problems in our communities including the need for more affordable housing, the air pollution that causes asthma and other health issues, and to improve the quality of our education programs,» Mr. Farrell told the Observer.

Poor air quality causes health problems worldwide and is a factor in diseases such as asthma, heart disease and lung cancer.

The results, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, suggest that bad air quality may be contributing to severe droughts in parts of China, as well as causing health and environmental problems.

However, up to 30 percent of new and remodeled buildings worldwide cause health problems related to poor indoor air quality.

But it is a symptom of a problem, not the root cause, which is a total lack of concern about the air quality in our houses, whether it be from radon, phthalates, fire retardants or formaldehyde.

In mechanically cooled buildings in hot - humid climates, if interior negative pressure causes moisture - laden outdoor air to enter the building envelope, moisture can condense on cool surfaces, and, if restricted from drying to the inside, problems of material durability and indoor air quality can result.

Water damage, inoperable dehumidifiers or condensation problems that cause air quality issues increase the risk of mold growth.

Many recent news stories have covered health problems caused by indoor air quality, so monitoring devices that can measure temperature, humidity and levels of carbon dioxide and VOC (volatile organic compounds) can be useful in many offices and homes.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S., poor indoor air quality can cause respiratory problems, headaches, eye and skin irritations, sore throat, memory loss and even depression.