Indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality due to various factors such as poor ventilation, exposure to chemicals and pollutants, and the buildup of allergens and irritants. In some cities, such as Pittsburgh, the outdoor air quality can also be compromised due to the area's history of industrial pollution. This article will explore the reasons why indoor air quality is so much worse than outdoor air quality, the specific conditions of Pittsburgh air quality, and the role that Pittsburgh's industrial past has played in the air pollution problem
Indoor air pollution is a very serious problem. In many cases indoor air is worse than outside air. With Americans spending 90% of their time indoors, this is a matter that should be taken seriously.