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Increased mold levels coming?

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September 1, 2010

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Increased mold levels coming?

Can increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) have an effect on mold spore levels? A new study suggests that increased CO2 will, in fact, lead to a greater number of mold spores outdoors with a resulting effect on allergies. As CO2 levels rise, can we expect to see more allergies to mold? The article […]

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Mycotoxins Indoors

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August 25, 2010

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Mold, mycotoxins

This week I read a great blog post on mycotoxins from the Aspergillus Website. There has been considerable debate regarding the health effects of airborne mycotoxins through the years. In this post I will hit the main points related to mycotoxins indoors. Some species of fungi have the ability to produce mycotoxins. These toxins help […]

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Mold and Health

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August 13, 2010

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Mold

Mold and Health

Mold can be a touchy subject. There is a hot debate over what exact health problems can result from an excessive exposure to mold. In fact, a lot of the research and interest has shifted to damp buildings in general to include other microorganisms and their byproducts. The current issue of the journal Indoor Air […]

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Florida Mold Licensing

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July 19, 2010

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Mold, regulations

I’m teaching an IAQ and mold course in Florida this week, where legislation was recently passed to license mold professionals. The state law requires both assessors (inspectors) and remediation contractors to obtain a state license. The precise requirements have been slow to be released, with many questions still remaining. Here are some of the facts […]

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