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Chemical Bill

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2. After Earth Day in 1970...

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 10:20 AM

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Houses got more insulation and waterproofing. Ventilation didn't catch up for decades. Indoor air quality suffered badly. My wife and I suffer from air quality issues all winter, in our fully insulated but not ventilated house. We often crack the door open.

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