Increased Ventilation for IAQ Conflicts with Climate Goals, but ActivePure Offers a Timely Solution
On this Earth Day, ActivePure is urging for immediate action to tackle the negative impacts of relying solely on traditional ventilation and filtration to enhance indoor air quality. DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 21, 2023 / In 2022, the White House’s Healthy Buildings Challenge introduced new Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) recommendations for increased ventilation […]
Army and EPA to host Community Engagement Sessions on Joint Recommended Preferred Approach to Reduce Flood Risk in Yazoo Backwater Area
April 21, 2023 VICKSBURG, Miss.– (April 21, 2023) The U.S Department of the Army (Army) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host community sessions on May 4-5,2023, to present and receive feedback on their joint recommended preferred approach to flood risk reduction in the Yazoo Backwater Area (YBA). These community sessions are part of […]
Only 52 vehicle upgrade grants issued through Newcastle Clean Air Zone — despite almost 3,000 applications
Only 52 people have secured grants to help them upgrade to cleaner vehicles under Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), five months after the cash scheme was launched. Applications opened last November for drivers seeking financial help to purchase new, lower emission vehicles that would not be subject to the recently-imposed pollution tolls in Newcastle city […]
Safestart Environmental™ Teams Up with AirAnswers® Air
NORTH CHICAGO, Il., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AirAnswers® has announced a new partnership today with Safestart Environmental. AirAnswers and Safestart Environmental join forces to identify and eliminate airborne indoor biological contaminants that leave clients susceptible to environmentally acquired illnesses such as sick building syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and CIRS. By implementing AirAnswers® Air […]
EPA Recognizes Hastings, Nebraska, for Clean Water Infrastructure Innovation
City of Van Buren/Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District project in Missouri receives honorable mention April 20, 2023 LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 20, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 20 clean water infrastructure projects for innovation, including the City of Hastings, Nebraska, through EPA’s George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF […]
EPA Offers Critical Training to Curb Violations at Construction Sites Releases Spanish Language Version of Training Course Materials
April 20, 2023 NEW YORK – On April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a training session in Mayaguez for people who conduct inspections of construction sites in Puerto Rico. These inspectors must ensure that construction projects have proper coverage from an EPA general permit and take certain steps to protect local waters. […]
La EPA ofrece evento de capacitación para frenar las infracciones en los proyectos de construcción y publica la versión en español de los materiales del curso
April 20, 2023 NUEVA YORK – La Agencia Federal de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo un evento de capacitación en Mayagüez para ingenieros y personas que llevan a cabo inspecciones de lugares de construcción en Puerto Rico. Estos inspectores deben asegurarse de que los proyectos de construcción tengan la cobertura […]
Chicago Ronald McDonald House Earns IAQ Verification
A Ronald McDonald House in Chicago has achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air, making it the first Ronald McDonald House to earn the UL Verified Mark. UL Solutions conducted a pro bono building assessment to evaluate the conditions and indoor air quality (IAQ) of the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago. The […]
EPA Announces $191 Million WIFIA Loan to Wichita, Kansas to Improve Water Quality in Mississippi River Basin
This loan is part of a $37 billion investment in water infrastructure through WIFIA April 20, 2023 WASHINGTON (April 20, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $191 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Wichita, Kansas to support its Biological Nutrient Removal Improvements Program. […]
EGAT launches air purification tower to overcome PM2.5
Due to severe PM2.5 in Thailand, the development of air purification tower for using in communities came after cooperation between EGAT researchers and inventors, said EGAT governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit. “The machine can capture more than 80% of PM2.5 and purify up to 30,000 cubic metres per hour, covering area within 250 metres,” he said. He said […]