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How is the Air Quality Index (AQI) Measured?
The Air Quality Index (AQI) helps provide a general indication of air quality safety and is a measure of common air pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and small particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). However, there are caveats to the AQI score that should be considered. Especially during events like wildfires. So…
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Fishing Line in the Ocean: Ways to Help
For those of us who find joy on the water—whether paddling along a serene river, catching waves on a surfboard, or exploring hidden coves by kayak—the natural beauty of our waterways is deeply personal. But beneath the surface lies a growing problem that threatens the places we cherish: fishing line and other lost gear polluting…
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Why upcycling is better than recycling: Top 4 Reasons
The Earth’s system currently contains over 7.4 billion metric tons of plastic, a figure projected to surge to 40 billion metric tons by 2050. Each year, approximately 10 million metric tons of that plastic end up in the oceans. In a world increasingly in need of more options for improving sustainability, people often hear about…
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Why Are Microplastics Bad?
Microplastics have become a significant environmental and health concern in recent years. These tiny plastic particles, smaller than 5mm, are pervasive in our oceans, air, soil, and even in our bodies. But why are microplastics bad, and how do they affect our world? In this blog post, we explore the potential impacts of microplastics on…
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Biogenic VOCs (BVOCs)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are low-boiling point small molecules that are emitted from a variety of sources. Biogenic VOCs (BVOCs) are a class of VOCs that are emitted from biological sources, like trees, plants, soil microbes, and animals (including humans). These VOCs float around in the air all around us. They’re generally invisible to the…
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Sustainable Sports: The Rise of Trail Running
As more people seek eco-friendly, sustainable sports that allow them to immerse themselves in nature, trail running has emerged as a leading option.
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Become a Citizen Scientist on Every Trail Adventure
The ways to become a citizen scientist have grown over the years, as new devices and apps allow any community member to contribute data from around the world to various scientific projects.
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Which Trail Races Require Trail Work? The Ultimate List
How many trail races have a trail maintenance requirement? Which trail races are they?
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VOCs in Air: A Guide to Acute and Chronic VOC Exposure
The VOCLoad metric was developed to quantify the amount of one’s volatile organic compound (VOC) exposure. This guide to VOCs in air will detail: VOC Air Quality: What is VOCLoad? As an awareness grew about the impacts of air quality and VOC exposure on cardiorespiratory and neurological health, it became evident that a method for…
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The Consequences of Running with Poor Air Quality
When you lace up your running shoes and hit the trails, you’re probably looking forward to fresh air and the beauty of nature. But have you ever considered the invisible factor that could be impacting your health and your run?
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