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Website describing particulate matter (PM) pollution.
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Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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Article describing technologies available for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ).
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Website describing archived program inforamtion for the Air Sensors International Conference, hosted by the University of California, Davis.
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Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Article describing particulate matter (PM), what it is, how it can be harmful, and what can be done about it.
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Document describing recent discussions on indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels.
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Resource hub describing indoor air quality research performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Website describing indoor air quality, and common indoor pollutants and how to reduce exposure to them.
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Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Fact sheet describing indoor air quality (IAQ), including information on common sources of indoor air pollutants and best practices for improving IAQ.
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Website providing guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings.
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Video from cityofwindsor showing the steps taken to install a backwater valve to prevent backup flooding in a home.
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Webpage that provides information on federal requirements for the renovation and demolition of buildings that contain asbestos.
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Website explaining the risks associated with radon in homes and how to protect homes against radon.
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Video from Sunshine Coast Council showing the proper elements and requirements for installing a backflow prevention device.
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Video describing examples of poor air sealing in a new home and good air sealing of the garage-to-house air barrier in a gut rehab.
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A list of EPA federal regulations regarding stationary sources of air pollution.
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Website describing the CRI Green Label Plus low-VOC carpet labeling program.
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A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.
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Webinar from John McKeon of Allergy Standards on how the indoor air quality trend is influencing building science practices, including filtration systems to help with allergy problems. Free EEBA login required.
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Video from HUD describing how to return to a home after a natural disaster, making sure to avoid potential hazards before reconstructing.
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Website from the EPA containing information for homeowners and renters about how to identify asbestos in the home and how to deal with it to reduce exposure to it.
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Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
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Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.