Air quality in the U.S. has improved tremendously over the last 50 years thanks to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970, but not all neighborhoods have benefited from these improvements. The law mandated the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to determine which areas of the country meet the standards and which do not, setting...

The global particle counters market was valued at USD 619.87 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.15% from 2025 to 2034, reaching USD 1,610.48 million by 2034. Rising demand for cleanroom monitoring, advanced laboratory instrumentation, air quality testing, and stringent contamination control practices are driving...

I have worked in public health for close to 25 years, and most of that time has been at state and local health departments where I oversaw prevention-focused programs on infectious diseases, chronic disease, and even maternal and child health. I spent a lot of time reading and researching and trying to understand how to help people prevent poor health outcomes.   Even 25 years later,...

Preventing vaping on school campuses is no longer just a health concern—it’s a safety and disciplinary issue that affects learning environments. As e-cigarette use rises among students, school administrators are seeking ways to monitor usage discreetly and effectively. The strategic placement of vaping detectors for schools is critical to their success. Poorly placed sensors can...