ROCIS solutions for improving air quality in your home.
Many air quality hazards aren't easy to detect by sight or smell—so how do you know if you have a problem? Low-cost air quality monitors have made it easier than ever to learn the truth about our exposure to air pollution. But just having the monitors is only half the...
by Shaina Lacap The ROCIS radon data shows that we should all be testing for radon, but testing isn’t enough.While most Americans are aware of the risks associated with smoking, the health impacts of radon often fall under the radar. Radon is the second leading cause...
When it comes to pollution control, addressing the source of the pollution itself is the key. Both the cooking of food and the burner use can be a major emission source, so how you cook can make a big difference. Here’s how to tackle cooking and burner emissions of...
Most range hoods currently installed in homes are not very effective due to their design and/or operation and maintenance. Here are some easy things to do to improve the removal of pollutants, odors, grease, and moisture from cooking in your home. More information and...
Because most modern air pollution (at least in southwestern Pennsylvania) is so small that it’s more or less invisible, it can be easy to ignore. That’s part of why we run the Low Cost Monitoring Project. Not only do we loan low cost air monitors to our LCMP...
by Tom PhilipsBackground: The following short list of annotated resources on induction stoves provides an update to the resources in the 2019 ROCIS Range Hood Guide update. The list addresses both residential and commercial buildings. The resources are listed in...