Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.

By: Katelyn Richard, Colorado State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 9, 2026

Words: 1,189

Last Updated: 18 hours, 58 minutes ago

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By Katelyn Richard, Colorado State University

I have a health goal for the new year that doesn’t require me to get out of bed earlier or eat fewer cookies. I am an atmospheric chemist and will be committing to clean air at home.

People in the U.S. spend as much as 90% of their lives indoors. Overall, air pollution is responsible for approximately 135,000 premature deaths per year in the U.S. And levels …

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