Unhealthy air quality caused by winter stagnation
An Air Quality Alert was issued Monday for a large portion of Minnesota, for a relatively uncommon reason. “What we’re experiencing is what we call winter stagnation, which is basically just an air mass that doesn’t have a lot of wind with it, not just at the surface, but up in the atmosphere as well,” […]
Wyze Mesh Router Review | PCMag
Best known for its line of affordable security cameras, smart locks, and other smart home devices, Wyze has entered the mesh networking arena with the Wyze Mesh Router ($93.99 for one, $173.99 for a two-pack), a dual-band system designed to bring Wi-Fi 6 networking to all corners of your home. Easy to install and manage, […]
Officials Tell LaSalle Residents Not to Touch Green Substance Released in Carus Fire – NBC Chicago
LaSalle officials are telling residents not to touch a green-colored substance that was released into the area during a massive fire at a chemical building in the southwest Chicago suburb. According to LaSalle police, an “oxidizer” that appears green color was released during a fire at a and explosion at the Carus Chemical plant Wednesday […]
New Mexico Democrats hope bill will protect rights against pollution
Rights to a clean environment could be enshrined in New Mexico’s Constitution if a resolution pre-filed ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session is passed, putting the matter before voters. Known as the “green amendment,” a Senate joint resolution was filed last week by New Mexico Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D-13) of Albuquerque ahead of the […]
EPA Finds Kansas and Missouri Home Renovators in Default for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations
January 10, 2023 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 10, 2023) – An official for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled that two home renovation companies must pay civil penalties to resolve violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. According to EPA, Superior Restoration and Construction LLC of Overland Park, Kansas, must pay $44,680; and Askins […]
The most anticipated tech gadget launches of 2023
Virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse. Non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency. And most recently, the rise of AI-powered chatbots and art generators. 2022 has been an incredibly exciting year for technology, with rising trends fueled by a new global paradigm. Think health-conscious gadgetry in recognition of post-pandemic sensibilities, or yet another earnest attempt to bring a […]
Sensibo Elements is a great way to monitor your home air quality
Sensibo hardware is an excellent way to make your air conditioner smart. It gives you the capability to control and monitor your home aircon via app, or via your chosen smart assistant. The Sensibo Elements takes that a step further with indoor air quality monitoring with monitoring metrics that include: CO2 – a common cause […]
Gas stove ban raised after air pollution linked to childhood asthma
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is considering a ban on gas stoves over fears they cause indoor pollution linked to asthma in children. Agency commissioner Richard Trumka Jr told Bloomberg that gas stoves […]
A US federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves
New York CNN — A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves as concerns about indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma rise, Bloomberg first reported. A US Consumer Product Safety commissioner told Bloomberg gas stove usage is a “hidden hazard.” “Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can […]
‘Pet Plants’ Gain Public Awareness
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean public has gained more awareness about “pet plants” than one year ago. The Rural Development Administration conducted a survey of 874 consumers, 87.9 percent of whom said they knew what a pet plant was, an increase of 5.6 percentage points from the 2021 survey. At 45 […]