Different business sectors are becoming more aware of the health and safety practices at the workplace and they are providing smoking areas for their employees in order to protect all individuals from exposure to passive smoke anytime. Continue Reading
Air pollution is a severe problem, but unfortunately, it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It kills more people than malaria and AIDS combined. One significant source of air pollution is burning diesel fuel, especially in older rigs that don’t benefit… Continue Reading
Some places in Singapore will close to the public if the local air pollution index reaches 100, which is the threshold for “unhealthy”. Anything above 200 is “very unhealthy”, 300 is considered to be downright “hazardous”. In June, 2013, there’s… Continue Reading
I have a new neighbour. She is friendly and is a quiet dweller. Everything seems perfect but frankly, her nonstop smoking is making me sick. I was so miserable that I’d pay anything for a good air purifier. I just… Continue Reading
Summer is well on its way and the smoky scent of barbecues is in the air, but did you know that grilling is not so great for the environment? Eco-friendly living isn’t really synonymous with the traditional American barbecue, but… Continue Reading
Millions of people in China are breathing a cocktail of chemicals every day. These chemicals are mostly caused by man-made sources: coal-fired power plants, factories and vehicles. They are highly hazardous and responsible for heart disease, stroke, respiratory illnesses, birth… Continue Reading