Here’s why DC’s tap water may smell and taste funny for a while
The pipes undergo an annual chemical cleanse. Consider it your water system’s spring cleaning. WASHINGTON — It’s an annual rite of spring. The cleaning of the pipes. And with it, that funky taste and smell from the water coming out of your faucet. Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily switches the disinfectants […]
Do You Have Food Poisoning, Stomach Flu, or COVID-19
If you are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, you may wonder if the cause is food poisoning, stomach flu, or COVID-19. These conditions share similar symptoms, though there are some key differences between them. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of food poisoning, stomach flu, and COVID-19 and how […]
Niosh offers free basic indoor air quality assessments for SMEs
Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong KUCHING (March 18): The Ministry of Human Resources, under its Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (AKM) programme, is offering free Basic Indoor Air Quality Assessment to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The free service aims at improving ventilation at workplaces to curb the spread of Covid-19, and will be offered through the National […]
White House releases ventilation guidelines meant to address indoor Covid spread
The White House on Thursday released new ventilation and air quality guidelines for schools, colleges and other building owners and operators in an effort to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading indoors. The guidance comes as many restrictions, including mask mandates, were lifted in recent weeks across the country as cases and hospitalizations continue to […]
The poorest of the world also suffer a lot of kitchen pollution — especially women
Kitchens in low-income homes across major global cities are facing an unseen air pollution crisis, driven by fuel choices, poor ventilation, and the way food is cooked, among other factors, according to a new study. Researchers found that three-quarters of the kitchens in low-income homes in 12 cities are heavily polluted by cooking emissions, raising […]
Web extra: Dr. Celine Gounder on how political divisions shaped the U.S. COVID response
Listen to our main hour reflecting on 2 years of COVID here. Dr. Celine Gounder is a senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News. She served on the Biden-Harris transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. We reached out to Dr. Gounder to hear her thoughts on why the U.S. is still so bad at […]
EPA issues new guidelines on air ventilation
The White House released new guidelines for ventilation and air quality in schools, colleges and businesses Thursday. It’s part of an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 indoors. The EPA’s new recommendations call for the creation of a clean indoor air action plan, optimizing fresh air ventilation, enhancing air filtration, and conducting community engagement. […]
This travel bottle has a multi-stage water purifier in its cap that kills germs, removes contaminants, and makes your water tasty
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waatr/worlds-first-4d-purification-system A perfect companion to your camping trips, outdoor excursions, daily commute, or just your in-home hydration, the WAATR’s 4D Purification™ turns water from any source into safe, great-tasting water. The magic almost entirely lies in the bottle’s cap, which comes with its modular purification system that uses UV light to kill germs, and swappable […]
Citing complexity, Matter smart home standard delayed again – Stacey on IoT
The standards group behind the Matter smart home interoperability protocol has delayed the release of the Matter specification by three months, extending its release until the fall of this year. In a blog post, the Connectivity Standards Alliance explains that because there are so many interested parties, testing between all of them has become more […]
NASCAR Fantasy Rankings: DFS Picks on DraftKings for NASCAR Xfinity Series Nalley Cars 250 at Atlanta
The rankings below are based on a mixture of expected output and DraftKings’ NASCAR salaries for that day. The ordering is not based on the highest projected fantasy totals, but rather by the value of each driver. The DraftKings NASCAR Xfinity Series Nalley Cars 250 at Atlanta slate locks at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday. […]