Why ventilation matters | The Week
After extensive studies of how COVID spreads, scientists and policy makers are focusing on indoor air quality. Here’s everything you need to know: What do we know? One of the most powerful tools for limiting the spread of COVID-19 has been right in front of our noses: purifying the air we breathe. After extensive studies […]
TikTok cleaning expert reveals three ‘life-changing’ hacks to achieve a sparkling bathroom
“That tile hack [is] going to change my life, I can feel it. Thank you!” one grateful viewer commented. “Legit never thought about using a mop like that on my floor-to-ceiling tiles! Thank you,” a second chimed in. “I like using denture tabs to clean humidifier tanks too,” another suggested, with a fourth adding: “if […]
ChildFund partners with Davis & Shirtliff to deliver clean water in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24 – Kenya is among four African countries set to benefit from a partnership between ChildFund International and Davis & Shirtliff to increase access to clean water for communities living in arid and semi-arid areas. The other three countries are Ethiopia, Uganda and Zambia. ChildFund and Davis & Shirtliff, a supplier of water […]
Op-Ed: Don’t pretend we’re ‘back to normal.’ Fight for cleaner air to prevent COVID
Right now, we are at a manageable point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of new U.S. cases has significantly slowed since the first Omicron surge. Although Omicron’s BA.2 variants have increased cases, particularly in the Northeast, hospitalizations and deaths have declined or leveled off. Vaccination and prior infection by the earlier Omicron surge seem […]
7 Reasons You Need a Humidifier in Your Home
We may tend to view dampness as an issue in our homes that needs to be addressed with paper towels and wash rags. But never underestimate the positive impact that moisture plays in your living space. Moisturizing the air at home with a vaporizer or humidifier keeps your living conditions more comfortable and helps alleviate […]
On Earth Day, Governor Hochul Announces $59 Million Now Available for ‘Clean Green Schools’ Initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $59 million in funding is now available for the Clean Green Schools initiative, which will advance clean energy and energy efficiency solutions to improve indoor air quality and reduce emissions for more than 600 under-resourced public Pre-K-12 schools across the state. All public school buildings across New York State that are […]
Get out and smell the flowers. The world is in bloom
There has probably never been a better time than right now for us to stop and smell the flowers, and, luckily, for travelers around the world, you can do just that in The Netherlands! Last week, amidst thousands of blooming tulips, Dutch King Willem-Alexander opened Floriade 2022–widely regarded as the Olympics of the horticulture world. […]
City looking at $3M filter project to correct contaminant levels at water plant | Government
WATERTOWN — The city may have to spend at least $3 million to correct some issues with contaminants at its water treatment plant. For the past few years, the city has been under a consent order by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to submit a Corrective Action Plan to comply with maximum levels of a […]
Disinfect bird feeders for Avian Flu
While songbirds and other wild birds are not thought to be susceptible to the current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza epidemic, Dr Dan Forman, Chairman of the Teton County Board of Health and Associate with the state wildlife veterinary issues says disinfecting of domestic bird feeders is advised. “As far as cleaning the feeders, and this […]
Brunei committed to tackling water challenges, says minister
James Kon Brunei continues to stand for multilateralism, unity and regional cooperation, especially in tackling water challenges. Thus the Sultanate is committed to working with the community, regional members and global participants to manage water sustainably. The Sultanate’s commitment in addressing water challenges was shared by Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji […]