Office air conditioning can reduce the risk of harm from wildfire smoke

Office air conditioning can reduce the risk of harm from wildfire smoke

Air conditioning in our workplaces and homes doesn’t just cool the air — it can also help trap particles from wildfire smoke and reduce our exposure to potentially harmful elements like soluble mercury, sulfate and nitrate, new research shows. Wildfire smoke can cause or exacerbate health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) … Read more