air quality

How China Is Turning a Harsh Desert Into a Living, Breathing Carbon Filter

How China Is Turning a Harsh Desert Into a Living, Breathing Carbon Filter

When you think of a desert, you probably picture dry land that stretches for miles, with very little life in sight. It feels like a place where nothing grows and nothing changes. But that idea is starting to shift. For decades, China has been working on a massive project to bring life back to parts…

Breathe Better: How Certain Plants Can Transform Your Indoor Air and Health
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Breathe Better: How Certain Plants Can Transform Your Indoor Air and Health

When you walk into your home after a long day, the air you breathe should refresh you, not add to your body’s toxic load. From cleaning sprays to synthetic carpets, many modern materials release harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene into the air. Fortunately, nature has already given us an elegant solution: plants…