There was a leak at a methane storage facility in the LA area. Several schools were provided air filters well after the event (methane is lighter than air). They had the filters for four months even though the methane levels were normal. Test scores increased.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

So if methane levels were normal what were the filters taking out of the air? I don't really know what air filters filter out can they remove CO2 because that's been proven to lower IQ levels

[–] mdd@lemm.ee 16 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Perhaps dust and particulates? The SoCal area is very dusty. If you leave your car parked for a few days it will have a fine layer of dust on it.

Imagine breathing that in along with all the other germs normally present in a classroom. Less sickness should allow more learning.

[–] blindsight@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I would assume it's the last point; less sickness from airborne illnesses means more time and energy for learning.

[–] mdd@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago

Unfortunately, I don't think there has been research here.

Hopefully since the start of COVID (it is not over) any new builds or upgrades will include fresh air and filters. This is already done for large gatherings of national leaders so the tech is available.