Maine changes its habitability laws to include leaking, dampness, and mold in rental properties. Upcoming projects of the MIAQC. Lots of interesting stuff to read. Read it here.
Annual MIAQC Activity Report 2025-2026
https://maineindoorair.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Annual-Report-2025-2026-Compilation-v.-3.pdf
Pollen in the Indoor Environment
Sources: LBL IAQ Scientific Findings Resource Bank; National Library of Medicine Pollen is often thought of as an outdoor problem—something you encounter during spring walks or summer yard work. But research shows that pollen is very much an indoor air quality issue: once it enters a building, it can persist in dust and continue to […]
Is Your Heat Pump Impacting Your Indoor Air Quality?
Article written by MIAQC Executive Director Christine Crocker for Green & Healthy Maine Homes Magazine, Spring 2026. More than 100,000 heat pumps have been installed in Maine homes, according to Efficiency Maine. Heat pumps can be a reliable source of both heating and cooling, creating year-round comfort as well as reducing fossil fuel use and […]
The Informer February 2026
The Newsletter of the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council FEBRUARY 2026Mold in Rental Properties Bill to Become LawThe Maine Indoor Air Quality Council receives many calls each week from members of the public looking for answers to their indoor air quality concerns. By far the #1 call the Council gets is from tenants with mold […]
Mold in Rental Properties Bill to Become Law
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council receives many calls each week from members of the public looking for answers to their indoor air quality concerns. By far the #1 call the Council gets is from tenants with mold problems in their units. In fact, more than 150 mold in rental property calls per year are […]
Kayla’s Story: A Maine Mother’s Unexpected Journey with Radon
When Kayla Dion bought her home in Maine-her first ever, she was excited: she was in a beautiful area, with easy access to work, and plenty of room for her children to grow, flourish and thrive. She expected the usual challenges of homeownership: the utilities to set up, the boxes to unpack, the household fixes […]
Interview with MIAQC Member Kurt Johnson, Sr.
In this interview, we learn more about longtime member of the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, Kurt Johnson. Kurt discusses his life journey and how his personal passion for indoor air quality became his life’s work. Listen to the interview. by Vera Song, MIAQC Intern Can you tell me a bit about your background and […]
Control Your Asthma Triggers by Controlling Your Indoor Environment
This article, written by MIAQC executive director Christy Crocker, was created for Green & Healthy Maine Homes magazine, Fall of 2025. Learn more about this publication here: Green & Healthy Maine HOMES Magazine | Green Home Solutions Asthma in Maine Asthma is a chronic disease that causes swelling and inflammation within the airways as well […]
Finding a registered radon professional
The link to finding a Maine state registered radon professional is currently not functioning properly. If you are planning to test your home for radon in air or water and need to use a registered professional, you can find one here: Find a Registered Radon Professional
