Here are the facts: More than half of the nation's schools have environmental deficiencies that adversely affect indoor air quality.  Poor indoor air quality causes illness and can greatly diminish learning potential.  In the 1980s, the number of children with asthma increased 60 percent.  Asthma is the number one cause of absenteeism in schools.

For years, studies have reported that poor IAQ can cause illnesses, forcing some kids to miss school.  According to the American Lung Association more than ten million school days are missed each year due to asthma alone. (Now, data suggests that poor IAQ can reduce a person's ability to...)  

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by Dr. Leonard Bielory | Rutgers Center, rutgers.edu  

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.: - In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene with its devastating rainfall and subsequent flooding, a dramatic increase in the amount of mold found inside and outside the home can be expected.

According to Leonard Bielory, M.D., an allergy specialist with the Rutgers Center of Environmental Prediction at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, molds-along with pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds- are an important trigger of allergic rhinitis and asthma.

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Cases of Legionnaire's disease in the United States have tripled in the past decade, a new federal government report shows.

And while Legionnaires' disease is serious and can be life-threatening and the increase in cases is cause for concern, most people recover with antibiotic treatment, officials said.

The number of cases reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rose from 1,110 in 2000 to... 

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by Cleawater, FL (TransWorldNews)

Advanced Indoor Environmental Quality Training designed for individuals involved with inspection, assessment, remediation, identification, resolution, and loss prevention associated with mold and indoor air quality challenges in buildings and homes.

The two day IEQ training is designed to provide quality IEQ training solutions for individuals involved with inspection, assessment, remediation, identification, resolution, and loss prevention associated with mold and indoor air quality challenges in buildings and homes.

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Louisville Police Officers Sue for Toxic Mold Exposure