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An Emory University study finds everyday exposure to fine particle pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolism in ways linked to higher risk of preterm and early-term birth. Read more: https://news.emory.edu/stories/2025/06/hs-air-pollution-and-pregnancy-risk-03-06-2025/story.html

Chronic respiratory diseases are the world’s fourth-leading cause of death. But as Mie Hoejris Dahl writes, even though most of those deaths are preventable, the issue remains underprioritized by policymakers.

Tomorrow!!! We will be co-hosting a Twitter Space with @publichealthaction.bsky.social on Thurs, Nov 20 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET, with guest speakers Kyle Stevens of @cleanairevents.bsky.social, and Far-UVC advocate Tania Powers to learn how Far-UVC works to kill airborne pathogens x.com/i/spaces/1RD...

"Remembering Alice Wong: Writer, Advocate, Friend" Steven W. Thrasher on Meeting and Collaborating with the Outspoken Founder of the Disability Visibility Project published by @literaryhub.bsky.social | art by @mollycrabapple.bsky.social lithub.com/remembering-...

Great news as Prof Lidia Morawska who has done fantastic work on particulate matter and raised awareness of the fact that covid 19 can be spread via airborne route has just won a prize in recognition of her achievements

Let’s talk about why I am increasingly uneasy about the upcoming flu season. A new H3N2 influenza variant has been emerging globally, and it carries mutations linked to immune escape i.e the virus’s ability to bypass some of our pre-existing immunity. 🧵 utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/...

Time to #MaskUp #N95 to protect ourselves from #influenza #H3N2 #covid19 #RSV

Alice Wong was a luminary, and her light will shine on for many years to come. this is a beautiful tribute from @thesicktimes.org co-founder @mileswgriffis.bsky.social

sometimes it will just hit me that over a million americans died from covid in a short period of time and we never had a national mourning. we never collectively grieved. we never honored the dead. this feels like a failure

ASHRAE 241 sets minimums to cut infectious aerosol risk using “equivalent clean airflow” and an Infection Risk Management Mode. Read the overview and CDC FAQ. Pair with MERV-13/HEPA and track eACH. https://www.ashrae.org/about/news/2023/ashrae-publishes-standard-241-control-of-infectious-aerosols

Hi, everyone, update on this. Due to a scheduling issue with our original guest, we will instead being having Joe Eastman (@jellyrollblues.bsky.social) on to discuss the latest news with H5N1. We look forward to doing a space on COVID and Oncogenesis sometime in the future.

It really is a much more dangerous disease than most people realize. It’s heartening that this information is starting to trickle out. Mask up everyone.

Today, on World Pneumonia Day, we honor the lives affected by pneumonia and stand with the call to protect the right to breathe clean air. Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of child death worldwide. Clean indoor air and infection prevention save lives. #WorldPneumoniaDayb#InfectionPrevention

It's a shame that the EPA web page does not highlight Corsi Rosenthal boxes or other DIY air purifiers that are just as effective as some commercial air purifiers that are at least 10 times more expensive. The savings can be used to build more air purifiers.

Aim for 6-12 air changes per hour during outbreaks. Use the highest MERV you can (ideally MERV 13), set the fan to “On” when rooms are occupied, and add a HEPA portable sized by CADR ≈ two-thirds of the room’s area. https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ventilation-and-respiratory-viruses

10 Things You Didn't Know About The Covid Hellscape! (Number 6 Will Blow Your Mind) open.substack.com/pub/johndupu...

Public Health officials and infectious disease experts in Canada: Take a bow. You did it. You've let #measles come back. Andrew Wakefield must be so proud. You refused to accept #CleanAir recommendations from experts (and non-experts) from outside your insular little community.

For my first piece in @thesicktimes.org, I wrote about why mask bans matter for climate politics. thesicktimes.org/2025/11/07/a...

A 2025 Radiology study links long-term PM2.5 exposure with early scarring of heart muscle on MRI. Cleaner indoor air, filtration, and sealing against smoke helps cut the PM2.5 you breathe. https://www.rsna.org/news/2025/june/exposure-to-air-pollution-may-cause-heart-damage

We’re co-hosting a Space with @publichealthaction.bsky.social on November 13th at 8p EST. The discussion will cover new findings showing multiple ways COVID can promote oncogenesis, the process that can lead to cancer. Featuring @molesen.bsky.social! Link here -> airsupportproject.com/spaces/

A randomized crossover trial found in home HEPA filtration lowered systolic blood pressure for people with elevated readings near highways. Cleaner air helps hearts. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109725069670

A new study in Nature finds that better ventilation and lower CO2 levels in university classrooms are associated with higher test scores. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-025-00770-6.pdf

Fresh air belongs at the table. Our Thanksgiving guide shares simple ways to clear smoke, lower CO2, and reduce germs with smart ventilation and MERV 13. https://airsupportproject.com/a-fun-guide-to-fresh-indoor-air-this-thanksgiving/

Two New Yorkers died in basement flooding during the Oct 30–31 rain. Basements can trap water, electricity, and exhaust. Do not enter a flooded basement. If you lost power, run generators outdoors at least 20 feet from doors and windows. https://apnews.com/article/f06ff44aa4736670900c0f097746cbdf

Open tools power clean air. AirGradient shares open hardware and firmware to measure CO2 and PM2.5 indoors and outdoors. Communities can build, learn, and improve ventilation and filtration. https://www.airgradient.com/documentation/overview/

Standards shape the air we breathe. ASHRAE Standards Actions lists current public reviews and meetings. The October 24 2025 issue covers items open through December 8 2025. https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/standards-and-guidelines/standards-actions

Want to Help me continue Covid and Mental Health Awareness? It’s time to get loud, and I’m trying to help those who need it. Help with Personal Advocacy, Human rights Complaints, Promotion, Stigma Busting, Online Campaigns, Communications Assistance, and anything else I can. gofund.me/c613150c8

During smoke episodes, keep indoor air clean. EPA’s 2025 guide for schools and public buildings covers sealing, filtration, clean air rooms, and operations. https://www.epa.gov/emergencies-iaq/wildfires-and-indoor-air-quality-schools-and-commercial-buildings

Cleaner air supports healthy brains. A JAMA study links higher long term PM2.5 exposure to higher dementia risk. Ventilation and MERV 13 filtration help cut PM2.5 indoors. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2808088

Quick win for cleaner air. If your system allows it, upgrade to MERV 13 or better and ensure filters fit tightly. This captures particles that carry infectious aerosols and wildfire smoke. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ventilation/prevention/air-cleanliness.html

Fresh air = sharper thinking. In Harvard’s COGfx lab study, cognitive scores were about 2× higher with enhanced ventilation and low VOCs vs. conventional conditions. Ventilation + filtration pays off. https://thecogfxstudy.com/study-1/cognitive-function-tests-scores-doubled/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

We will be holding our next Twitter Space this Thursday, October 30th, at 8 PM ET with @publichealthaction.bsky.social! Featuring Kyle Stevens of @cleanairevents.bsky.social and Nia Maxwell of Fiddler's Dream Coffeehouse to talk about COVID-aware gatherings and events! x.com/i/spaces/1yN...

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In our short existence, The Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation has issued 58 grants providing healthier indoor air to 30,000 ppl. The Foundation aims to substantially increase these benefits to under-resourced schools over the next several months. Please consider helping us: givebutter.com/buildabox2025

I try to be professional on this platform but there are times, like now, when it hits me hard on a visceral level that we are in the midst of a catastrophic global public health crisis and it seems, as a species, we've somehow decided that ignoring it is the best plan we've got.

We will be holding our next Twitter Space this Thursday, October 30th, at 8 PM ET with @publichealthaction.bsky.social! Featuring Kyle Stevens of @cleanairevents.bsky.social and Nia Maxwell of Fiddler's Dream Coffeehouse to talk about COVID-aware gatherings and events! x.com/i/spaces/1yN...

Tyla: 'Long Covid' symptoms people are still experiencing to this day have changed an 'entire generation' '..for some children who are suffering from Long Covid, the painful nightmare is still in full swing' By Madison Burgess www.tyla.com/news/long-co...

Prevention of COVID, and Long COVID, must not be a lost cause. @juliadoubleday.bsky.social Reality: airborne viruses spread more easily in poorly ventilated spaces, including: classrooms, hospitals, surgeries, care homes, offices, public transport, corridors, prisons, supermarkets and stores, et al.

Yesterday was World Osteoporosis Day, a reminder that bone health depends on more than calcium. Polluted indoor air can weaken bones through inflammation and toxins. Clean air may be one of the quiet protectors of strength as we age. airsupportproject.com/bones-breath...

We are back at it again tonight, Thursday October 16th at 8p EST. Join Air Support Project and @publichealthaction.bsky.social as we discuss the connections between IAQ and COVID advocacy. x.com/i/spaces/1dR...

Panicking Flu Swears It Didn’t Mean To Kill Old Lady https://theonion.com/panicking-flu-swears-it-didn-t-mean-to-kill-old-lady-1819574374/

October is National Indoor Air Quality Month! The American Lung Association is doing incredible work promoting clean air in classrooms through their Clean Air School Challenge. Check out their resources and how you can get involved on their website at Lung.org/CASC! #cleanairschools #iaq

We are participating in World Ventil8 Day on Saturday, November 8. This year’s theme - Collaborate to Ventilate - aligns with our mission to make clean indoor air practical and achievable. Sign up to participate below, and message us if you can think of ways to collaborate! worldventil8day.com

Twitter Space recap of the UN Event tonight at 8 PM ET with @publichealthaction.bsky.social ! x.com/i/spaces/1Mn...

Join our UN afterparty Twitter Space this Thursday, October 2nd, at 8 PM ET, co-hosted with @publichealthaction.bsky.social. Featuring @tonycolaneri.bsky.social, @adamvanbavel.bsky.social, Peter Cantone with Smart Air Defense, and possibly @saferairproject.bsky.social! x.com/i/spaces/1Mn...

We have just published our recap of the UN Clean Air Summit 2025, where 30+ countries signed the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air. We spend ~90% of life indoors, and IAQ is a valuable, but overlooked public health tool. airsupportproject.com/healthy-indo...

We have just published our recap of the UN Clean Air Summit 2025, where 30+ countries signed the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air. We spend ~90% of life indoors, and IAQ is a valuable, but overlooked public health tool. airsupportproject.com/healthy-indo...

The COVID-19 pandemic did take peoples rights away… and it is still taking people’s rights away. Even if you don’t realise it. Your right to safer air and better health has been taken away.

COVID-19 cases are still high, so be sure to know the facts and avoid the myths in order to protect yourself and others.