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EPA's Indoor Environments Division is pleased to announce that the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has published the consensus study report Why Indoor Chemistry Matters. 

The consensus study, commissioned by EPA, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, CDC, and NIEHS, considers the state-of-the science regarding chemicals in indoor air and how indoor chemistry findings fit into context of what is already known about the link between chemical exposure, air quality, and human health. The report highlights important research needs and key implications of the scientific research, including potential near-term opportunities for incorporating what is known into practice.

Download the study report 

When it comes to your indoor air, there can be more than meets the eye! Indoor particulate matter, or particle pollution, can be invisible to the naked eye and can impact health. Luckily, there are steps you can take to improve your indoor air quality including cleaning to reduce the sources of particles, ventilating, and considering the use of air cleaners. 

Watch the Video  Learn more about  Indoor Particulate Matter

During a wildfire or prescribed fire, local officials may advise you to stay indoors as air quality becomes unhealthy from smoke. While sheltering, some outdoor smoke, which is a complex mixture of gases and fine particles, can enter your home and affect your indoor air quality. This video from the US Environmental Protection Agency will show you how to create a clean room to reduce your family’s exposure to wildfire smoke while indoors.

Watch the Video   Learn More about Wildfires and IAQ