"I mean, there are a lot of co-benefits to weatherization. It does... improve the indoor air quality of the home. It should help occupant health."
This is from the transcript from our class interview with Thomas Flaherty, which took place on Tuesday April 21st over Zoom.
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Critical Commentary
I came across this quote and wanted to use it to highlight one of the many important reasons why maintenance has to happen. Why things need to be repaired. And the potential consequences of not taking action.
It is no mystery that poor people, especially in the Philadelphia area, are more affected and likely to get asthma than their more well off counterparts. Understanding that many who cannot afford to pay for their energy bills often have to deal with more consequences than just being cold.