Indoor air pollution: What causes it and how to tackle it

Jul 6, 2022

The causes of indoor air pollution are plentiful. Some are readily recognized due to their smell, but many others go undetected. Image: Unsplash/Shruti Singh

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Indoor air pollution is created by the release of harmful pollutants inside. These can include fine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and various other toxins. Image: ResearchGate

The global death toll due to indoor air pollution, as published in major recent studies. Image: Our World in Data

Indoor plants are beneficial in eliminating contaminants that cause indoor air pollution. Image: Beatriz Moraes/unsplash

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