People are more concerned about the air they breathe in their homes than ever before. And they have good reasons to be concerned. Poor air quality is a major source of health problems in the country. Air pollution causes approximately 4.2 million premature deaths every year and can lead to heart problems, lung cancer, asthma. It affects people of all ages, with a heightened impact on children and the elderly.
We’ve often had people ask us if there are differences in air pollution based on the seasons. Is the summer heat a worse time for pollution, or is it winter cold? We can answer this question, but there’s a larger truth we want to get to as well. Follow along as we explore this question and air pollution in general.