Parents call for better air quality in schools
“We would not accept drinking water that is full of pathogens and looks dirty, but we’ve been living with air that is full of pathogens and dirty.”
“DIY) air cleaners, made with a box fan and MERV 13 air filter, are a cost-effective method for reducing smoke concentrations.”
Called Corsi-Rosenthal boxes, the makeshift purifiers can also help with mold and other toxins.
Air quality expert grades the recent results from testing of New Brunswick's schools
For educators, dealing with COVID has required a multi-pronged approach. That includes a DIY air filter. But now, an innovative group of ASU students has gotten creative to protect students in classrooms. Reporter Molly McBride showed us how those filters are made.
Since January, 15 year old Shiven Taneja has made over 120 D-I-Y air filters to keep particles including COVID-19 droplets out of the air. He and his mom Kavita were recently invited to the 3M factory in Minnesota for a surprise visit.
