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View article: Practical Guidance for Using PurpleAir Particle Monitors for Indoor and Outdoor Measurements in Community Field Studies
Practical Guidance for Using PurpleAir Particle Monitors for Indoor and Outdoor Measurements in Community Field Studies Open
View article: An indoor air pollution research strategy for the United Arab Emirates
An indoor air pollution research strategy for the United Arab Emirates Open
Clean indoor air is vital for health in all settings, especially in locations where extreme climates restrict outdoor activity, such as in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE summer temperatures routinely exceed 42°C (108°F), discouraging …
View article: Aerosol Emission During Speech: Investigating the Role of Glottal Configuration and Respiratory Effort
Aerosol Emission During Speech: Investigating the Role of Glottal Configuration and Respiratory Effort Open
Introduction Speech-driven aerosol generation plays a key role in airborne disease transmission, yet the physiological mechanisms remain poorly understood. While prior research suggests vocal fold vibration contributes to aerosol productio…
View article: Evaporative coolers and wildfire smoke exposure: a climate justice issue in hot, dry regions
Evaporative coolers and wildfire smoke exposure: a climate justice issue in hot, dry regions Open
Low-income families in dry regions, including in the Southwestern United States, frequently cool their homes with evaporative (“swamp”) coolers (ECs). While inexpensive and energy efficient compared to central air conditioners, ECs pull un…
View article: Development and laboratory evaluation of a do-it-yourself (DIY) filtration solution for residential evaporative coolers to reduce indoor wildfire smoke exposure
Development and laboratory evaluation of a do-it-yourself (DIY) filtration solution for residential evaporative coolers to reduce indoor wildfire smoke exposure Open
View article: The sphere of exposure: centering user experience in community science air monitoring
The sphere of exposure: centering user experience in community science air monitoring Open
Community science has increased in popularity in communities where residents hope to investigate the relationship between environmental issues and personal health. This study partnered with neighborhoods in the most polluted residential zi…
View article: Long-Term Monitoring of Indoor CO Levels in Disproportionately Impacted Communities in the North Denver Metropolitan Area
Long-Term Monitoring of Indoor CO Levels in Disproportionately Impacted Communities in the North Denver Metropolitan Area Open
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas emitted from carbon fuel combustion. In this study we monitored indoor carbon monoxide (CO) levels for 120 homes over three seasons in the North Denver metropolitan region as part of an env…
View article: Home indoor air quality and cognitive function over one year for people working remotely during COVID-19
Home indoor air quality and cognitive function over one year for people working remotely during COVID-19 Open
View article: Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings
Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings Open
If some countries lead by example, standards may increasingly become normalized
View article: PureConnect: A Localized Social Media System to Increase Awareness and Connectedness in Environmental Justice Communities
PureConnect: A Localized Social Media System to Increase Awareness and Connectedness in Environmental Justice Communities Open
Frequent disruptions like highway constructions are common now-a-days, often impacting environmental justice communities (communities with low socio-economic status with disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental ef…
View article: Particulate Matter (PM10) Sources in Bizerte, Tunisia Using Logistic Regression Model
Particulate Matter (PM10) Sources in Bizerte, Tunisia Using Logistic Regression Model Open
Short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10), the total mass of PM with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less, has been linked to increased morbidity and mortality. Most of the dust particles released to the atmosphere worldwide is emit…
View article: PureNav: A Personalized Navigation Service for Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by Planned Disruptions
PureNav: A Personalized Navigation Service for Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by Planned Disruptions Open
Planned disruptions such as highway constructions are commonplace nowadays and the communities living near these disruptions generally tend to be environmental justice communities -- low socioeconomic status with disproportionately high an…
View article: Evaluating the Environmental Justice Dimensions of Odor in Denver, Colorado
Evaluating the Environmental Justice Dimensions of Odor in Denver, Colorado Open
Background Odors are a documented environmental justice challenge in Denver, Colorado. Complaints are an important modality through which residents express their concerns. Objective We investigated disparities in environmental justice rela…
View article: Supporting Knowledge Justice Through Community Science Air Quality Monitoring and a Reciprocal Reporting Process
Supporting Knowledge Justice Through Community Science Air Quality Monitoring and a Reciprocal Reporting Process Open
View article: Optimization of a Do-It-Yourself Air Cleaner Design to Reduce Residential Air Pollution Exposure for a Community Experiencing Environmental Injustices
Optimization of a Do-It-Yourself Air Cleaner Design to Reduce Residential Air Pollution Exposure for a Community Experiencing Environmental Injustices Open
The large-scale deployment of Do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaners, especially in communities that historically bear the brunt of air pollution exposure-related injustices, provides communities a cost-effective option to reduce personal indoo…
View article: PureNav: A Personalized Navigation Service for Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by Planned Disruptions
PureNav: A Personalized Navigation Service for Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by Planned Disruptions Open
Planned disruptions such as highway constructions are commonplace nowadays and the communities living near these disruptions generally tend to be environmental justice communities---low socio-economic status with disproportionately high an…
View article: Correction to “Model Evaluation of Secondary Chemistry due to Disinfection of Indoor Air with Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps”
Correction to “Model Evaluation of Secondary Chemistry due to Disinfection of Indoor Air with Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.2c00599.].
View article: Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Airborne Transmission: Science Rejected, Lives Lost. Can Society Do Better?
Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Airborne Transmission: Science Rejected, Lives Lost. Can Society Do Better? Open
This is an account that should be heard of an important struggle: the struggle of a large group of experts who came together at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to warn the world about the risk of airborne transmission and the conseq…
View article: Multizone Modeling of Airborne SARS-CoV-2 Quanta Transmission and Infection Mitigation Strategies in Office, Hotel, Retail, and School Buildings
Multizone Modeling of Airborne SARS-CoV-2 Quanta Transmission and Infection Mitigation Strategies in Office, Hotel, Retail, and School Buildings Open
Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 mostly occurs indoors, and effective mitigation strategies for specific building types are needed. Most guidance provided during the pandemic focused on general strategies that may not be applicable for …
View article: Model Evaluation of Secondary Chemistry due to Disinfection of Indoor Air with Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps
Model Evaluation of Secondary Chemistry due to Disinfection of Indoor Air with Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps Open
Air disinfection using germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV) has received increasing attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. GUV uses UVC lamps toinactivate microorganisms, butitalso initiates photochemistry inair.However, GUV’s indoor- air-q…
View article: Model Evaluation of Secondary Chemistry due to Disinfection of Indoor Air with Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps
Model Evaluation of Secondary Chemistry due to Disinfection of Indoor Air with Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps Open
Air disinfection using Germicidal Ultraviolet light (GUV) has received increasing attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. GUV uses UVC lamps to inactivate microorganisms, but it also initiates photochemistry in air. However, GUV’s indoor-a…
View article: Modeling county-level benzene emissions using transportation analysis zones in the Denver metro area
Modeling county-level benzene emissions using transportation analysis zones in the Denver metro area Open
View article: Characterization of aerosol plumes from singing and playing wind instruments associated with the risk of airborne virus transmission
Characterization of aerosol plumes from singing and playing wind instruments associated with the risk of airborne virus transmission Open
The exhalation of aerosols during musical performances or rehearsals posed a risk of airborne virus transmission in the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous research studied aerosol plumes by only focusing on one risk factor, either the source stre…
View article: Evaluating SARS‐CoV‐2 airborne quanta transmission and exposure risk in a mechanically ventilated multizone office building
Evaluating SARS‐CoV‐2 airborne quanta transmission and exposure risk in a mechanically ventilated multizone office building Open
View article: An Exploratory Investigation of Government Air Monitoring Data after Hurricane Harvey
An Exploratory Investigation of Government Air Monitoring Data after Hurricane Harvey Open
Southeast Texas is home to some of the largest refineries in the United States. During Hurricane Harvey, emergency shutdowns took place. In this exploratory investigation, we examine how government air monitors performed in measuring air q…
View article: Correction to Practical Indicators for Risk of Airborne Transmission in Shared Indoor Environments and Their Application to COVID-19 Outbreaks
Correction to Practical Indicators for Risk of Airborne Transmission in Shared Indoor Environments and Their Application to COVID-19 Outbreaks Open
We have identified an error on some of the calculations shown in Table 2c of the paper. This is only significant for a few cells on the bottom right corner (dark red) and it reduces the risk of infection at those locations. However, it doe…
View article: Room-Level Ventilation in Schools and Universities
Room-Level Ventilation in Schools and Universities Open
Ventilation is of primary concern for maintaining healthy indoor air quality and reducing the spread of airborne infectious disease, including COVID-19. In addition to building-level guidelines, increased attention is being placed on room-…
View article: Room-Level Ventilation in Schools and Universities
Room-Level Ventilation in Schools and Universities Open
Ventilation is of primary concern for maintaining healthy indoor air quality and reducing the spread of airborne infectious disease, including COVID-19. In addition to building-level guidelines, increased attention is being placed on room-…
View article: Practical Indicators for Risk of Airborne Transmission in Shared Indoor Environments and Their Application to COVID-19 Outbreaks
Practical Indicators for Risk of Airborne Transmission in Shared Indoor Environments and Their Application to COVID-19 Outbreaks Open
Some infectious diseases, including COVID-19, can undergo airborne transmission. This may happen at close proximity, but as time indoors increases, infections can occur in shared room air despite distancing. We propose two indicators of in…
View article: Room-Level Ventilation in Schools and Universities
Room-Level Ventilation in Schools and Universities Open
Ventilation is of primary concern for maintaining healthy indoor air quality and reducing the spread of airborne infectious disease, including COVID-19. In addition to building-level guidelines, increased attention is being placed on room-…