10 Questions Concerning Green Buildings and Indoor Air quality Abstract This paper investigates the concern that green buildings may promote energy efficiency and other aspects of sustainability, but not necessarily the health and well-being of occupants through better indoor air quality (IAQ). We ask ten questions to explore IAQ challenges for green buildings as well as … [Read more...] about Anne Steinemann:10 Questions Concerning Green Buildings and Indoor Air quality
New criteria for multiple chemical sensitivity based on the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory developed in response to rapid changes in ongoing chemical exposures among Japanese
The Japanese have released new criteria for multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) based on the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QUEESI) in response to rapid changes in ongoing chemical exposures among the Japanese population. … [Read more...] about New criteria for multiple chemical sensitivity based on the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory developed in response to rapid changes in ongoing chemical exposures among Japanese
What’s it like to be interviewed about MCS?
Recently, I took part in an interview, 'Chemical Sensitivity, the illness crippling millions yet dismissed by doctors'. #notAllDoctors lol ;) It was fun. As an aspiring film maker, with a hankering to do a documentary, it was the most exciting thing to happen in years. On the one hand, when asked to do it, I thought 'What's to lose; lost everything anyway!' So I let myself sit … [Read more...] about What’s it like to be interviewed about MCS?
Homemade and Frugal: CITRUS VINEGAR CLEANER
Recently, since taking the VIP nasal spray from Your Solutions Pharmacy, I've been feeling a lot more like my usual self; so much so that my creative tendencies are whipping about in full flight. Below is a recipe for a surface cleaner that has a lovely natural smell to it. I'll see how this batch goes, mould-wise, and maybe add 20% isopropyl alcohol to the mix. I also used … [Read more...] about Homemade and Frugal: CITRUS VINEGAR CLEANER
Something smells off: Kate Grenville’s case against fragrance
Fragrance is intimately linked with our memories and feelings. J. Sibiga Photography/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Ian Musgrave, University of Adelaide Scents, fragrances, perfumes. These words transform the mere concept of odours into something more evocative. Fragrance is intimately linked with our memories and feelings. For me the heavy smell of eucalyptus is forever … [Read more...] about Something smells off: Kate Grenville’s case against fragrance