It's time to set the record straight: Carbon monoxide is not a “gas leak.” It is a toxic gas exposure. And using the wrong language confuses the public, delays understanding, and prevents families from knowing what actually happened, or how to protect their children in the future. This imprecise reporting isn’t a small issue. It undermines awareness, downplays risk, and allows preventable CO incidents to keep happening.

If you’re responsible for a school, childcare center, campus facility, or any public building, you may have been told some version of: “Don’t worry; we have CO detectors installed.” But here’s the problem: Most buildings rely on carbon monoxide devices that weren’t designed for educational or multi-room environments. And many assume all CO detection devices work the same; they don’t.

"Why Don't All Schools Have Carbon Monoxide Detection?" Tune in for the answer.

The model building codes used in the U.S. are updated every three years, but not often regularly adopted by states, leaving tremendous gaps in safety.

A look at Boston Public Schools Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) dashboard, released in 2022.

Another carbon monoxide poisoning incident in a school – this time catching national media's attention because of the events that...

One of the most frequently asked questions I get here at CO Safe Schools, particularly after a carbon monoxide incident on campus...

Nikki sheds some real talk on CO and CO2.

Inconsistent and outdated language around carbon monoxide detection will lead to injuries. And already has.