Scientists report a surprising link between indoor carbon dioxide levels and cognitive function [“Cognitive function scores were 50% lower...CO2 concentrations around 1400 ppm than on the two Green+ days”]

Washington Post ^ | Oct. 27, 2015 | Chris Mooney

[daniel1212]

...a study published ...reports that workers showed significantly lowered cognitive functioning after spending a day in a simulated office environment featuring high concentrations of carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds. By contrast, in conditions set to simulate a green building — or better yet, a green building with enhanced ventilation — cognitive performance was higher....

Carbon dioxide levels, in particular, seemed to have a major effect. “Cognitive function scores were 15% lower for the moderate CO2 day (~945 ppm) and 50% lower on the day with CO2 concentrations around 1400 ppm than on the two Green+ days,”

[minnesota_bound]

Here is the fix.

[metmom]

So when we wear masks and increase the CO2 levels we’re breathing, the end result is the same.

[sauropod]

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[MileHi]

I think their point was that better ventilation improved the work environment

Absolutely so. We began measuring CO2 in return air systems to control outside air intake in the '90s. If you maintain the CO2 number coming back from the occupied spaces the occupants definitely remain more alert and active. There is no getting around that it takes more energy to treat the increased outside air that it takes to maintain that.

[chasio649]

Any of these clowns ever been to sea on a submarine...submerged?

[ifinnegan]

More fake science.

Veritas got them on record saying green crap is the next propaganda campaign.

[Ozark Tom]

VOC’s—ozone level?