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The summer months usually bring higher humidity outside, especially in certain parts of the country. The ideal indoor humidity in the summer should be at 40% to 60%, with a focus on staying below 60% to avoid mold growth.

The summer months usually bring higher humidity outside, especially in certain parts of the country. The ideal indoor humidity in the summer should be at 40% to 60%, with a focus on staying below 60% to avoid mold growth.

The summer months usually bring higher humidity outside, especially in certain parts of the country. The ideal indoor humidity in the summer should be at 40% to 60%, with a focus on staying below 60% to avoid mold growth.

The summer months usually bring higher humidity outside, especially in certain parts of the country. The ideal indoor humidity in the summer should be at 40% to 60%, with a focus on staying below 60% to avoid mold growth.

🦠 A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests a concerning link between ambient carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and the airborne stability (aerostability) of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The study highlights that even moderate increases in CO2 levels, like those potentially experienced in poorly ventilated spaces, can significantly increase the airborne lifespan of the virus, suggesting a higher risk of transmission. This research emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy indoor air quality. While traditional ventilation strategies often come with energy consumption drawbacks, our tech allows buildings to achieve healthy air quality without compromising. 💡 Learn more about how your building can get better IAQ: carbonreform.com 📲 Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/e6hZRAQh #COVID19 #Ventilation #CarbonReform #IndoorAirQuality #AirQuality Nature Portfolio

https://lnkd.in/eJ9xGsgr 🌬️💧 Did you know that managing indoor home humidity levels can have multiple benefits? According to ENERGY STAR®, the ideal range is between 30% and 50%. Here's why it's important:

Have you already taken an interest in the Citizen Weather Sensation Map? The City Weather Sensation Map is a tailored weather map that incorporates the Heat Index (HI) and allows users to select their 'comfort temperature range', taking into account both air temperature and humidity. This provides a clearer understanding of the perceived temperature for an individual. The map is designed to help plan activities, with colours indicating comfort levels: green is ideal and red suggests avoidance. Users can adjust their comfort preferences and the map, part of the Citizen Weather Sensation Service, is generated based on these settings, helping users to decide on their activities and locations accordingly. #CityCLIM #Urbanheat #CityCLIMservices #HeatSensationMap #EUgreendeal

As in Brussels the weather these past few days has left many wondering "what's that bright ball of fire in the sky? 🌞 ", temperatures in Southern-European countries are rising to above 40 degrees! Unfortunately extreme heatwaves are becoming a standard, with heat-related deaths in the EU increasing by almost 100% between 2000 and 2020. A recent study conducted by Universidad de Sevilla and the University of Navarra shows that #insulation, combined with the proper use of night-time natural ventilation, can increase thermal comfort hours under heat waves up to 5 times longer than in poorly-insulated houses and with up to 2 °C temperature difference at night. 🌡 📃 https://bit.ly/3xoQJLP Historically, EU countries with colder climates have acted as front-runners in improving the #energyefficiency of buildings but, as our summers get hotter and hotter, there is a growing need to recognize the importance of well-insulated buildings in keeping the heat out and the cool in. 🏡❄ #Cooling #HealthyHomes #Overheating

In hermetically sealed buildings, less fresh air gets in. This means indoor air is replenished less often and pollutants from internal sources – or those that come in from outside – become more concentrated. The Conversation US notes that eventually, this polluted indoor air – which is making more than a third of the planet sick – is expelled into the surrounding environment. This raises the question of how buildings pollute the air around them, what pollutants they produce, and whether this expelled air is sufficiently diluted once outdoors. Monitoring and controlling the ventilation of buildings and dwellings is critical to ensuring the best possible indoor air quality. In particular, this means ventilation needs to be adjusted in relation to outdoor air conditions – increasing or decreasing the amount of outside air taken into a building depending on the difference in pollutant concentration between indoors and outdoors. AtmosAir provides patented Bi-Polar Ionization purification systems, as well as IAQ monitors and sensors to ensure your building is maintaining safe levels of outside air. Contact us today for more information.

Great to see this feature from Channel News Asia. I was interviewed for it while I was in Singapore during a heatwave, making the issue very prominent at the time with many people discussing how they are coping with the heat...people in Singapore certainly seem to talk about the weather as much as the British!   Witnessing firsthand how Singapore is addressing heat through extensive shading, greening, and the innovative use of data and tools was truly impressive. There is certainly more to continue doing, not just for Singapore but for all global cities. As I mentioned in my interview, cities can learn a lot from each other, and now is the time to take action. #ClimateChange #UrbanHeat #Sustainability #Innovation #GreenInitiatives #Heatwave #ClimateAction