Masks now optional for travelers, employees at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Masks are now optional for passengers and visitors at Gerald R. Ford International Airport following a federal court ruling and announcement that the Transportation Security Administration will no longer require mask use. A federal district judge in Florida on Monday struck down federal mask requirements on planes, trains, buses and other public transportation. Since then, […]
How air pollution alters lung tissue, increasing cancer susceptibility — ScienceDaily
Scientists have identified a mechanism that explains how fine air pollution particles might cause lung cancer, according to a study published today in eLife. The findings could lead to new approaches for preventing or treating the initial lung changes that lead to the disease. Tiny, inhalable fine particulate matter (FPM) found in air pollutants has […]
Valley Transit drops mask requirement
KAUKAUNA — Following a Florida judge’s ruling Monday, passengers of Valley Transit, whose route extends to Kaukauna, will no longer be required to wear a mask. Valley Transit routes travel from Kaukauna through the Heart of the Valley, to Appleton and on to Neenah. “Effective immediately, Valley Transit will follow the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) […]
EPA Announces Request for Applications for $68M in Grant Funding to Support Environmental Finance Centers
Selected Grantees will Provide Technical Assistance to Communities Across America April 19, 2022 WASHINGTON (April 19, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Request for Applications for $68 million in federal funding through the Environmental Finance Center (EFC) Grant Program. EPA encourages non-profit organizations, universities, and other eligible entities to apply […]
Tampion Health Centre saved from water problems
Students demonstrate handwashing with soap and water at the event Photo: Lawrence Quarcoo/CRS A water supply system has been constructed for the Tampion Health Centre in the Nanton District of the Northern Region to provide access to safe water to enhance the operations of the facility. The 50,000-litre water supply system has been designed to […]
Compass Datacenters Selects ActivePure For New Workplace Health Initiative
Protecting Jobsites and Facilities with Less Worker Downtime DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 19, 2022 / ActivePure, the global leader in surface and air purification, today announced a partnership with Compass Datacenters. Compass will work in conjunction with ActivePure authorized distributor Workplace Elemental Technologies (WET) to implement advanced air purification measures at their jobsites […]
I’m a cleaning pro – 10 household items nobody cleans enough & your coffee machine definitely needs a rinse
DEEP cleaning our homes can feel daunting. There are so many areas to clean that we often don’t know where to begin. 3 A cleaning fanatic on TikTok said it’s important to rinse out your coffee machineCredit: Tik Tok / kami_larae 3 She also said your washing machine filter is likely filled with dust and […]
How Indoor Air Quality Became the New Wellness Fixation
Ozone, too, can have an adverse effect on our health. Up high in the atmosphere, it plays an important role in protecting us from ultraviolet radiation. But at ground level, especially indoors, it can react with various chemicals. The result, sometimes, can be temporary paralysis of the cilia that help expel phlegm from your throat. […]
Forcing civil servants back to the office is the opposite of ‘living with the virus’ | Kit Yates
Things are not the same as they were before the pandemic. We have a new highly transmissible disease in our midst and we can’t expect that doing the same thing as before coronavirus will lead to the same results. Jacob Rees-Mogg, the minister for government efficiency, has written to all secretaries of state asking them […]
NYC skyscraper to reach new heights in sustainability
Foster + Partners has designed a new, state-of-the-art skyscraper, slated to be built at 270 Park Avenue in New York City. Photo courtesy Katy Harris Foster + Partners has designed a new, state-of-the-art skyscraper, slated to be built at 270 Park Avenue in New York City. The 423-m (1388-ft), 60-story building will be one of […]