A study on home dust samples showed "significant effects on PAH concentrations in house dust were found for gas heating, outdoor PAH concentrations, and residence age. Polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons can activate cellular responses that increase and lead to chronic inflammation and are implicated in environmental illnesses like chemical sensitivity, asthma and even arthritis. Because these chemicals can act on pathways that involves genetic expression, different populations may be more susceptible to the effects including Native American derivation and those from Canadian Aboriginal populations, older populations, infants with underdeveloped detoxification systems and those with chronic diseases. More research needs to be done to better understand how methods for climate control such as home heating may have a negative effect on health and to further explore how different gene polymorphisms may effect overall health in response to them. Other environmental factors such as the levels of metals that are also present in environmental air pollution may combine to augment inflammatory reactions in different people. Common sources of air pollution include transportation and industry.
For further reading: Greenhouse Gases and Environmental Illness
Whitehead, T. et al. Determinants of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon levels in house dust. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology aop (2009). URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/jes.2to009.68.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
10 Ways to Make Your Bedroom a Sanctuary
"Make the bedroom cozy—not too big or too tall. If you need extra space for reading or exercise, add a bay, an alcove, or an adjacent area, rather than supersizing the room"
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Formaldehyde and TVOC emission behavior of laminat... [J Hazard Mater. 2010] - PubMed result
Formaldehyde and TVOC emission behavior of laminat... [J Hazard Mater. 2010] - PubMed result: "Formaldehyde and TVOC emission behavior of laminate flooring by structure of laminate flooring and heating condition."
Monday, September 20, 2010
Recycled homes bring green living to hundreds - Green House - USATODAY.com
Recycled homes bring green living to hundreds - Green House - USATODAY.com: "Lisa Covington grew up in government-subsidized housing, as did her mom and grandmom. But her 6Lisa Covington, 46, bought her first home in March in State Street Village.
CAPTIONBy Wendy Koch-year-old daughter won't. In March, Covington bought her first home"
CAPTIONBy Wendy Koch-year-old daughter won't. In March, Covington bought her first home"
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Drywall Flaws, and Limited Relief for Home Owners - NYTimes.com
"Linda and Randall Hunter own their dream house in Plant City, Fla., with an oversize master bedroom, granite countertops in the kitchen and a screened-in pool."Read more: Drywall Flaws, and Limited Relief for Home Owners - NYTimes.com:
Monday, September 13, 2010
Housing Intelligence - Housing is the Caboose
Housing Intelligence - Housing is the Caboose: "With job figures fresh on our mind from last week’s employment situation release and today’s initial jobless claims report, our data feature of the week focuses on the relationship between jobs and new homes across the country, courtesy of Housing IntelligencePro."
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
I am building a screen house with a metal roof -- do I need roof felting, and if so, is there a non-asphalt nontoxic alternative? - Green Home Guide
I am building a screen house with a metal roof -- do I need roof felting, and if so, is there a non-asphalt nontoxic alternative? - Green Home Guide: "The roof will not need to be insulated. it seems to me I can screw the metal directly onto a simple wooden framework. I have chemical sensitivity and would like to build without asphalt, rubber or plastic in the roof, all of which heat up in the warm weather and cause outgassing. I'd prefer no felting if possible."
Housing interventions and control of health-relate... [J Public Health Manag Pract. 2010 Sep-Oct] - PubMed result
Housing interventions and control of health-relate... [J Public Health Manag Pract. 2010 Sep-Oct] - PubMed result: "housing improvements are likely to help reduce radon-induced lung cancer, cardiovascular mortality related to secondhand smoke, and neurological effects from exposure to pesticides and lead paint. Investing in housing interventions may yield important savings from reduced disease and injury from avoidable exposures to chemical agents."
Monday, August 23, 2010
Water Filter: Water Filter Basics - HealthyHouseInstitute.com
Water Filter: Water Filter Basics - HealthyHouseInstitute.com: "ater filters can be useful to improve water quality, but they must be chosen carefully. This is because there are different kinds of filters and they don’t all remove the same types of contaminants. Plus, some aren’t recommended with certain water supplies"
Friday, August 6, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
A new ‘green’ painting option | Moorestown Sun
A new ‘green’ painting option Moorestown Sun: "Moorestown residents looking to paint their homes now have an environmentally responsible option. The Rainer Painting Company, owned by local resident Joe Rainer, offers organic paint options for indoor painting projects."
Thursday, July 1, 2010
UL Certifies Green Claims : Green Building Elements#more-1652#more-1652#more-1652
"In an attempt to combat the all-too-prevalent practice of “greenwashing” (making green claims about products that are not correct), Underwriters Laboratory offers third-party green product certification on their web site, www.ULenvironment.com."
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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