With institutes like NASA and the Pentagon in the news lately
for issuing warnings to civilians about the potential effects
and concerns of global climate change, today PowerBees would like to share with
you some of the potential effects that climate change can have on mold growth
within your home.
How Climate Affects Mold Growth
As weather conditions become more extreme, it is important to be
aware of the effects of varying climates on the growth of mold in your home.
When given the correct conditions – dark, confined spaces with limited air
circulation and high relative humidity indices (especially if the index in your
home is greater than 70%), mold can proliferate quickly within a very short
twenty-four to forty-eight hour timeframe.
While in previous years, climate models accounting for global climate
change have assumed constant relative humidity indices, the Earth Observatory division of NASA
has recently released a feature based on the
work of geophysicist Ken Minschwaner of New Mexico Tech and climate scientist
Andrew Dessler of Texas A&M that shows that there is likely to be an
increase in the relativity humidity index in areas of the atmosphere below the
upper troposphere, including on Earth’s surface and especially in areas located
closer to oceans. Thus it is important to stay vigilant with regards to any
potential mold growth due to increased humidity levels and extreme weather
events that could potentially cause flooding or high humidity in your home.
If your home has been exposed to a period of high humidity,
consider taking the opportunity to protect your family from mold by calling
PowerBees for mold testing services who will send a licensed and certified
inspector who can prepare free estimates to let you know if your home requires
mold remediation services.
