The State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is an excellent resource for information about outdoor air. It identifies air emission control programs, rules and regulations, Ozone Action data, and other air quality related data. The Clean Air Network is another great web site with a wealth of information about outdoor air quality, clean cars, global warming, and other air quality related topics. A healthy indoor environment promotes the health, comfort and well being of the building's occupants. Contaminated air may be a cause of health problems.
Many organisms can cause allergic type reactions such as headaches, runny nose and itchy eyes.
Some fungi and bacteria can cause respiratory infections. The Environmental Protection Agency web site has a section dedicated to indoor air quality . Topics such as asthma, mold resources, radon, IAQ in schools and secondhand smoke are addressed. There is a also large selection of publications. The Coalition for Healthy Air in Michigan's Public and Private Schools web site provides information about providing a healthy learning environment for Michigan Schools.