"With the current levels of air pollution, many people [are getting] sick. We know that lowering air pollution levels reduces these numbers,” said Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, director of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).

  • IWantToFuckSpez@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    People should just use air filters, IKEA sells a cheap one that works well, and stop cooking on gas. Not much else the average citizen can do except voting for parties with a green agenda.

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        1 year ago

        That only works if everyone does it … I don’t use wood fires or coal BBQs and don’t own a car, but all my neighbors do :(

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      1 year ago

      And just stay inside the whole day? I mean I do work from home so it could mostly work for me but this is not reasonable overall.

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        1 year ago

        Most people spend a large portion of time at their homes. It makes sense to improve your indoor air quality regardless of how much time you spent out.

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      1 year ago

      They only work with the windows closed, unfortunately … which, depending where you live, means you’d also need AC, which might spike up your electricity bill, etc …