Theresa Orr is an Earth Scientist who specializes in determining past climates from rocks – fossilized soil to be precise.
She has a passion for clean water, soil and air and has a deep understanding of geochemistry and how it can impact us in our day to day lives.
After completing her Bachelor of Science (Geology) with Class I Honors, Theresa worked with the state Department of Environment and Science to assess how mines, quarries, water treatment facilities and farms were impacting the environment.
She worked with stakeholders and government officials to ensure our environment was not harmed and that our water, soil and air were not being contaminated.
Theresa also looked after some special projects, including an exciting new concept of rehabilitating an old mine and turning its open pits into hydro damns to generate clean energy.
Over time, Theresa noticed that while there is a lot of scientific information available to the general public, most of it is not in an easy to read format. She enjoys answering peoples questions and providing them with a breakdown of the science that is easy to understand.
Theresa especially enjoys answering contaminant questions, including anything about asbestos, heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Theresa has since returned to university to complete her doctorate and spends her time writing for Plentifulair.com, Waterpurificationguide.com and SippingLiquids.com.
You can read more about Theresa’s research on ResearchGate or LinkedIn – Happy reading!
Recent Posts
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Hot Room? It Could Be Your Dehumidifier!
A malfunctioning dehumidifier can sometimes making your room hot. But why? Low refrigerant, corroded coils, a faulty humidistat, faulty fan, loose screws or a burnt capacitor can cause a dehumidifier
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Water in Oxygen Concentrator: Dos and Don’ts
Oxygen concentrators fulfill the oxygen needs of patients who cannot get the required amount on their own. Each oxygen unit equips a humidifier bottle that patients fill with water before
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Why Is My Oxygen Concentrator Not Working?
Oxygen concentrators are essential for people having partially or wholly compromised lung functions. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to troubleshoot a concentrator promptly, lest it stops working. Oxygen
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What Does A Smart Dehumidifier Do?
Advancement in technology has enabled the integration of various helpful features in traditional devices, making them more user-friendly whilst upholding the standard, optimal quality. This stands for dehumidifiers, essential appliances
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Do You Need A Humidifier With An Oxygen Concentrator?
Impact-Site-Verification: 2047010043 It is not necessary to use oxygen concentrators with a humidifier. However, if the patient (receiving oxygen therapy) complains of discomfort and dry mouth, doctors can prescribe an
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Fishy Business: Why Does My House Smell Like Fish?
Unusual odor in the house is not just uncomfortable but can also be indicative of toxic gas leaks and other dangerous circumstances. The constant fish-like smell is a common complaint,
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Why Is My CPAP Air Hot?
Humidity is recommended to improve the CPAP therapy, avoid nasal congestion, and prevent dry mouth. Plus, it allows your nasal passage to cope with more airflow, providing additional comfort. A
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Moisture Matters: Solving CPAP Dry Mouth
Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) is one of the most common ways to treat sleep apnea. Unfortunately, however, dry mouth is an uncomfortable side effect of using a CPAP machine.
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Why Your House Smells Like Bleach/Chlorine
Unless you live under a rock, you’re exposed to chlorine regularly when swimming, drinking water, or driving your vehicle. Besides, homeowners often use bleach-based disinfectants to kill viruses and bacteria
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What To Do When Your House Smells Like A Tire Shop
Regardless of your maintenance habits, you’re bound to encounter weird smells around your property once in a while. While a few smells subside pretty quickly, others linger around before dissipating.
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Dehumidifiers That Emit Carbon Dioxide And Carbon Monoxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) are harmful gases with severe health implications. It’s important to know if any of your appliances like dehumidifiers create or emit either of
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6 Reasons Why Your CPAP Is Blowing Cold Air
CPAP machines blow cold air when the original temperature is set too low, or the room is cold. This problem can also be caused by electrical problems and dirt buildup
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Respirators And Masks For Ammonia – Know The Difference
Activated charcoal masks, 3M masks, and an OSHA-approved combination of 3M and P100 are the best respirators to protect against ammonia. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of an
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Why Your CPAP Isn’t Recording Data – A Complete Guide
CPAP machines can stop recording data due to low or no Wi-Fi connection and/or incorrect serial and device numbers on the app. Incorrect calendar and time setting, a power outage
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Choosing The Right Non-Ultrasonic Humidifier For You
Non-ultrasonic humidifiers are available as warm mist (vaporiser) or cool mist (evaporative) models. These humidifiers are generally less expensive than ultrasonic models, and are less prone to mold and mineral
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10 Reasons Why Your Smoke Alarm Keeps Beeping
Smoke alarms beep continually when there is a fire in the home. In the case of false alarms, a smoke detector can keep beeping due to residual charge, high humidity,
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Cost Of Oxygen Concentrators – Stationary And Portable
Oxygen concentrators can cost from $700 for a stationary model, to over $4,000 for portable models. Units that deliver up to 10 liters of oxygen per minute (LPM) are more
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Should A Humidifier Run All Night – Benefits And Risks
A humidifier can be run all night if the relative humidity level is below 50%. Ensure the humidifier has an auto shut-off feature, has surge protection and is at least
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Propane Detectors – Single And Multi Gas Monitors
There are detectors solely dedicated to propane and natural gas detection. However, any combustible gas detector can detect propane gas leaks. Combustible gas detectors are also used to detect butane,
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How Air Purifiers Affect Plants – Pros And Cons
Air purifiers remove airborne contaminants that can harm plants and stunt their growth. However, toxic by-products of some air purifiers (ozone) can negatively affect plants. Purifiers with a pre-, activated carbon
