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Carbon dioxide (CO2) naturally occurs when you exhale. However, when in a sealed structure, such as a refuge station, safe haven or controlled environment, it can quickly build up and cause significant damage to your health.  Knowing the health and safety hazards of CO2 is necessary when dealing with refuge chambers and safety protocols. What is Carbon Dioxide? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless...

Study participants working remotely had significantly higher concentrations of fine particulate matter in their homes than in their office buildings (Getty Images). A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests the air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings. The pilot study, published in the journal Atmosphere, delves into indoor air quality and...

On 26 November 2021, WHO designated the variant B.1.1.529 a variant of concern, named Omicron, on the advice of WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution (TAG-VE). In a very short time, the highly infectious Omicron COVID-19 variant has upended many aspects of our lives. Since Omicron was found, the virus has spread widely around the world, exacerbating multi-country outbreaks around the world. The...