Bay Area Air Quality Among Worst In Nation

Bay Area Air Quality Among Worst In Nation As an industrial hygienist it came as a surprise that the American Lung Association recently ranked Bay Area air quality among the worst in nation for air pollution and particulates. Unhealthy levels of pollution were found in numerous parts of the country, but the San Francisco Bay
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Pesticides – To Spray Or Not To Spray?

Pest Problem? Before you reach for the pesticides, bug spray, or call an exterminator, consider that once you’ve sprayed, pesticide residue can remain years later. Luckily, there are resources to help inform you whether you want to use them in the first place and what to do after the fact to limit exposure and clean
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Air Pollution Effects and Mental Health Impacts

Air Pollution Effects and Mental Health The link between air pollution and it’s effects on cardiovascular health and lung diseases like asthma are well established, but a new study finds high levels of particulates in air pollution affects mental health as well. The negative effects may be attributed to behavior changes of people living in
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Testing Lead in School Drinking Water

Recent Concerns: Lead in School Drinking Water Lately we’ve heard a lot about the heavy metal lead in school drinking water across California.  The reason we’re hearing about these schools finding lead in their drinking water is because schools are now required to test for lead.  We have known for a long time that lead
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Who is Healthy Building Science?

We are an environmental consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, a group of scientists working to make your indoor spaces healthier. We test your building or property to find harmful pollutants.
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