The Great Indoors
We spend 90% of our time indoors, so it is crucial that the indoor atmosphere is healthy. Air quality is one of the major health concerns raised by the World Health Organisation. 2013 has also been designated as the Year of Air by the EU’s Environment Commission. While there is still work to be done in driving down external air pollution caused by transport and industry, there remains also a challenge to maintain clean air indoors. Volatile Organic Compounds from paints, plastics and other materials used inside can pollute the atmosphere unknowingly. Further, there is the problem of fine dust with tiny particulates that can cause serious harm to human health. As discussed in this report, indoor air pollution is being linked with an alarming rise in incidences of asthma in China.
