Abbey Keefer was perusing the tables at a community fair when she came across the table for ACCAN (Allegheny County Clean Air Now), a nonprofit that advocates for air quality improvements for communities around Neville Island, which is where Abbey and her family...
Solutions Posts
ROCIS solutions for improving air quality in your home.
A Guide to Hiring a Radon Mitigation Contractor in Pennsylvania
Who is this guide for? This guide is designed to support someone who has identified the need for radon mitigation in their home and is now seeking radon mitigation services in SWPA. If you are still in need of more education on radon or testing to understand if you...
Bathroom Exhaust Ventilation Webinars
Webinar 1: Assessing Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan December 11, 1–2:30 p.m. This session will offer a rationale for having a bathroom exhaust fan, an explanation of the basic components of a bathroom exhaust system, a step by step process for determining how well an...
Making Data-Driven Decisions
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...
Radon Reality Check
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...
Cut it Off at the Source: Tips for Reducing Indoor Emissions
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...





