SciShow
Can Houseplants Improve Air Quality?
We all have that coworker who insists that the houseplants on their desks are improving the office air quality, but is there any truth to that? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
PBS
With ‘Mutual Air,’ This California Artist Leverages The Sounds Of Science
Despite increasingly dire assessments about the outlook for climate change, it can be difficult to remain mindful of our environment’s health on a daily basis. Jeffrey Brown traveled to the Bay Area to meet Rosten Woo, a Los...
TED Talks
Romain Lacombe: A personal air-quality tracker that lets you know what you're breathing
How often do you think about the air you're breathing? Probably not enough, says entrepreneur and TED Fellow Romain Lacombe. He introduces Flow: a personal air-quality tracker that fits in your hand and monitors pollution levels in real...
MinuteEarth
An Unexpected Consequence of COVID
The global pandemic led to a drop in outdoor air pollution, but it also led to an increase in indoor air pollution - and our exposure to it.
TED Talks
TED: How China is (and isn't) fighting pollution and climate change | Angel Hsu
China is the world's biggest polluter -- and now one of its largest producers of clean energy. Which way will China go in the future, and how will it affect the global environment? Data scientist Angel Hsu describes how the most populous...
TED Talks
Natalie Jeremijenko: The art of the eco-mindshift
Natalie Jeremijenko's unusual lab puts art to work, and addresses environmental woes by combining engineering know-how with public art and a team of volunteers. These real-life experiments include: Walking tadpoles, texting "fish,"...
SciShow
This is Weird but...COVID Decreased Lightning Strikes
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t just affected us. It’s also affected the weather. And this turns out to be a lucky natural experiment to help us understand how much we influence the world around us.
SciShow
What do green walls really do? #shorts #science #SciShow
What do green walls really do? #shorts #science #SciShow
TED Talks
T. Boone Pickens: Let's transform energy -- with natural gas
The US consumes 25% of the world's oil -- but as energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens points out onstage, the country has no energy policy to prepare for the inevitable. Is alternative energy our bridge to an oil-free future? After losing $150...
SciShow
Can Houseplants Improve Air Quality?
We all have that coworker who insists that the houseplants on their desks are improving the office air quality, but is there any truth to that?
TED-Ed
What's in the air you breathe? | Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll
Take a deep breath. In a single intake of air, your lungs swell with roughly 25 sextillion molecules, ranging from days-old compounds, to those formed billions of years in the past. In fact, many of the molecules you're breathing were...
Curated Video
Going To Green Unit #6 - Air Quality
Explores the social, economic, and scientific ramifications of our air quality goals and practices.
Curated Video
Ultrafine particles in the air linked to 1,000 deaths a year in Montreal, Toronto, says new study
Scott Weichenthal is with McGill University's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and is the principal investigator on the study that looked at the impact of air-pollution levels on mortality from 2001 to 2016.
Curated Video
Doctor shares advice on staying safe amid air quality warnings
With parts of Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec under air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke, Dr. Christopher Carlsten with the Air Pollution Exposure Lab says exposure can cause symptoms even among healthy individuals like brain fog and...
The Business Professor
Air Pollution - Laws and Standards
This video explains what are the laws that control air pollution within the United States? It generally defines the regulatory regime for the regulation of pollutants in the airs, as well as the standards for determining what constitutes...
Science Buddies
Predict Air Quality with Machine Learning: A Coding Tutorial
Predict future air quality levels using LSTM models for a location of your choice to mitigate air pollution impact.
Curated Video
NASA's AURA: Studying the Health of Earth's Atmosphere
NASA's AURA satellite is a crucial tool in studying the health of our atmosphere and understanding the impact of climate change. It collects data on ozone pollution, aerosols, and other factors that contribute to air quality degradation....
Curated Video
Toxic Air: Hidden Dangers to Your Health
This video explores the often overlooked connection between air pollution and mental health. We'll delve into the latest research, discussing how toxins in the air can affect your mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Learn...
Curated Video
Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems
What happens when non-living factors in an ecosystem are altered, such as rainfall or air quality? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem is a living system interacting with its physical habitat. Changes in biotic and...
Wonderscape
Taking Action for Our Forests: Combating Climate Change and Protecting Ecosystems
Explore the proactive steps individuals can take to address climate change and protect forests. Learn about the role of climate activists, the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the benefits of adopting sustainable...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 104 - Beijing Smog
Since 2008, Beijing has been striving to improve its air quality. During the Olympics, the city placed restrictions on construction sites, gas stations, and an estimated 45% of Beijing's 3.3 million cars were taken off the roads in an...
Curated Video
Assessing the Impact of London's Congestion Charge on Air Quality and Public Health
This video highlights the impact of London's congestion charge on traffic reduction and air pollution levels. Researchers at King's College London are conducting a groundbreaking study combining toxicology and epidemiology to assess the...