Dust

of the problem. First, one source of poor indoor air quality is pests. Dust mites and fragments of cockroaches are part of common household dust. Dust is easily disturbed by even the smallest movement, causing it to float in the air until it is inhaled or lands on another surface. Dust mites live off the dead organic material found in dust and contain an enzyme that, when in contact with humans, causes allergic reactions. Dust mites do not bite humans. Similarly, cockroaches contain a protein…

The New Girl Being a new kid is never fun. I’ve definitely been to more than my fair share of schools, getting bullied at everyone of them for my “gift”. Yes I do realise I 'm “different” some may call me a freak. But little did I know all of that was about to change. This is my story, the story of an average 14 year old girl. Basically it all started about five years ago in a strange town called Vail. I was about nine, I had been dabbling in an art called Wicca. I was such a foolish child, I…

transport systems. IAQ is affected by toxic gases (such as carbon monoxide [CO] and nitrogen oxides [NOx]), volatile organic compounds (VOCs, such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, styrene), pesticides, lead, flame retardants, respirable particles and dust, smoking (secondhand and third-hand), various biological pollutants (such as mold and bacteria), and physical contaminants (radiation, electromagnetic radiation, and asbestos). The main factors affecting IAQ are ventilation, indoor sources of…

does an air filter work? Before we discuss the affects of a dirty air filter, lets talk about how a clean filter works. A filter's most basic function is to stop contaminants from traveling through your unit and into your home. Particles, such as dust, mold spores, animal fur, and bacteria are trapped and held by the filter. Eventually the air filter will become too…

The artist describes this piece , not just because Zen and 911 events have coincidence of dust , nor are talking about a social phenomenon itself. It is discussing the relationship between spiritial space and material space. Today human needs to rethink seriously and peacefully those who have become rusty, but those are the most basic and important questions, such as what we need to advocate and persue, what is the real power, what is the basic points of mutual respect through different…

wind and moving dust particles around with it. This happens very frequently on the surface of Mars. A planetary scientist at NASA named Michael Smith (2015) said, “Every year there are some moderately big dust storms that pop up on Mars and they cover continent-sized areas and last for weeks at a time.” He (2015) also said, “Once every three Mars years (about 5 ½ Earth years), on average, normal storms grow into planet-encircling dust storms, and we usually call those ‘global dust storms’ to…

1. Looking at the history and progression of modern US history as we have studied it in this class from the Civil War through the present, do you see it as an overall positive thing or negative thing? Why? There have been many changes that have occurred in the US and throughout the world since the Civil War. Everything from technological advancements to civil rights and even relations with other countries. We have seen many leaders advance our country into what it is today. Some of them have…

such as the need to seal the wood to prevent it from rotting, there can still be issues that require your attention. Be aware of these 3 problems with vinyl windows and how you can fix them. Window Frames That Are Dirty Vinyl is prone to collecting dust, dirt, and debris just like windows made out of fiberglass, wood, or aluminum. It is nothing to be concerned about unless you take some time to clean them about once a year. All you need is a cleaning solution that is non-abrasive for vinyl,…

generation’s pollution. However, another culprit to the crime is nature. According to Bregman, “even nature, with its virtues and beauty, injects undesirable and harmful ingredients into the atmosphere.”[1] Example of nature’s contribution includes, dust, silt, volcanic gas…

Even though the US is one of the most advanced countries, the amount of air pollution much too high. The toxicity of the air in several US cities very sad. Although, many different countries have levels of air pollution that are also unacceptable, by the World Health Organization (WHO) standards. This leads many people too wonder, how bad is the air in the United States? Obviously, the air here is not great, as almost anyone can tell. This is especially true for many cities, according to…