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4.2 How can we improve indoor air quality?

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Show Notes

How can we improve our indoor air quality? Should we stop frying meats in our kitchens? Is your air fryer out to get you?

In this episode we speak about all things indoor air quality, from the importance of ventilation, to the behaviour of outdoor air particulates when they come into our homes.

Joining us to share their expertise are Professor Cath Noakes, mechanical engineer and Professor of Environmental Engineering for Buildings at the University of Leeds, and Professor Nicola Carslaw, Professor of Indoor Air Chemistry at the University of York.

Hosted by Dr. Alex Lathbridge.

Produced by Hiren Joshi, Lizzy Ratcliffee and Hannah Macdonald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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