Indoor Air Pollution By: Annina Baker, Alex Cohen, Sam Paradis, and Ashley Soulchin.

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Indoor Air Pollution By: Annina Baker, Alex Cohen, Sam Paradis, and Ashley Soulchin

What is Indoor Air Pollution? The plethora of pollutants that exist in indoor environments – All of the pollutants inside any structure

Indoor Air Pollution Includes: Household Cleaning Objects Carbon Dioxide Radon Dust Wall or Pipe Insulation Pet Dander

Where Does Indoor Air Pollution Occur? Enclosed areas – Places like: Schools Homes Office Buildings Restaurants Stores

Government Restrictions There are no official government restrictions – Keep your home clean and free of indoor pollutants on your own

How Has Technology Influenced Indoor Air Pollution? Positive – Sophisticated filters – Install and electric air cleaner Negative – New building materials – New building constructions

Do the negative effects out weigh the positives? No, the negatives do not out weigh the positives because: – The negative effects only have to do with new construction – The positives can be used in new and old construction

Ways the Problem can be Changed Getting your house checked for: – Mold – Carbon dioxide – Radon Changing the filters Clean gutters and downspouts Have more house plants Etc.

The End! Sam Annina Ashley Alex To keep the air indoors happy not grey, you can throw your dust and mold away! Production by: Annina Baker, Alexandra Cohen, Ashley Soulchin and Samantha Paradis ©,2009