More infectious diseases due to climate change
Rising temperatures increase the risk of infectious diseases. This is shown in a new report by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on the topic of climate change and health. Under …
What is WELL, LEED and BREEAM? – Which (important) role plays air quality in this?
WELL, LEED, and BREEAM are three prominent certification systems that focus on sustainability and environmental performance in the built environment. Each of these systems has its unique approach and criteria, but they share a common goal of promoting more sustainable and healthier buildings.
Modelled PM2.5 concentrations during New Year’s celebrations in The Netherlands 2022 / 2023
The New Year’s celebrations are now behind us again and after two years of fireworks ban, this event was celebrated with lots of fireworks all over The Netherlands. We have …
Poor air quality due to wood stoves / fireplaces
On Friday evening (2022-12-16), particulate matter concentrations went up sharply from 17:00 in the evening (in Amstelveen). Interestingly, the VOC and CO2 concentrations also rose at the same time. After …
At what time should the house be heated at the latest?
In many homes across the country, radiators are staying cold much longer than usual this year. But is that safe? And what role does humidity play in cold rooms?
Humidity affects the risk of mould. Especially if there is no heating, caution is needed.
RIVM has published the 2021 large-scale concentration and deposition maps
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (of the Netherlands) has published the 2021 large-scale concentration and deposition maps Concentration maps show airborne pollutants such as #nitrogen dioxide, …
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) during plane travels
People spend most of their time indoors. Studies show that it can make up for 90% each day! Beside being at home or in the office, also travelling and commuting …
In these European cities, people live in unhealthy environments
Where do people want to live in Europe? This decision is of course a personal one; countries and regions have different advantages and disadvantages – from affordability to weather, from …
CO2 concentration reaches historic high in May 2021
The levels measured by the researchers are the highest in four million years. Despite the Corona pandemic, the CO2 concentration in the Earth’s atmosphere last month reached its highest level …
Germany condemned for high nitrogen oxide concentrations
Germany condemned for high nitrogen oxide concentrations For years, Germany has done too little to combat excessive nitrogen oxide levels – and thus violated EU legislation. Now new requirements for …