An Automated Way to Make Buildings Super Tight
Over the past several decades, documentation has repeatedly shown that improving a home’s building shell yields the best return-on-investment of all possible green measures. Tightening a building envelope reduces energy bills, improves heating and cooling comfort, and enhances indoor air quality and, consequently, occupant health. Wrapping a structure with an air and water barrier, paying […]
Le Mars, Iowa, Site Proposed for Addition to Superfund National Priorities List
EPA updates Superfund NPL, taking action to address risks to public health and build a better America March 17, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 17, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding five Superfund sites to the National Priorities List (NPL), including the Highway 3 PCE Site in Le Mars, Iowa. The NPL […]
Virginia Drafts COVID-19 Guidance As It Mulls Eliminating Standard | Jackson Lewis P.C.
Virginia has drafted workplace guidance in the event it strikes down its first-in-the-nation COVID-19 standard. On his first day in office, Governor Glenn Younkin declared Virginia “open for business” and issued Executive Order 6: “Reinvigorating Job Growth by Removing Burdensome Regulations from Virginia’s Business Community.” The order directed the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board […]
Air sealing is an easy fix for a leaky home | Brand Ave. Studios
Photo provided by Larson Home Services Dry skin in the winter could signal air leaks in your home. So can higher-than-usual utility bills. To ensure that’s not the case, start by checking for open, airy spaces in the attic flooring, basement, foundation and crawl spaces and along window and door frames. Pesky air leaks can […]
How commercial building owners can improve indoor air quality and redu
As the world re-emerges from the pandemic, we as a society are faced with two key challenges: First, how can we incorporate the lessons learned about health and shared spaces moving forward? And second, how do we remain mindful of these considerations while also tackling the existential threat of climate change? With the workforce now […]
Media Release: Jya launches state-of-the-art air purifiers
Sensirion Holding AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Media Release: Jya launches state-of-the-art air purifiers Media Release17 March 2022, Sensirion AG, 8712 Stäfa, Schweiz Sensirion inside: Jya launches state-of-the-art air purifiers Sensirion is proud to announce that Smartmi Tech’s high-end air purifier brand Jya relies on Sensirion environmental sensors for its Fjord series air purifiers designed […]
Covid-19 prevention rules do more harm than good: HCMC schools
Early this week, Nhu, 44, a Thu Duc City resident, was asked by the school to pick up her tenth grader daughter as she had been identified as a Covid-19 close contact. It was the second time within a month that Nhu’s daughter faced the problem. “She’s totally fine and does not have any symptom, […]
Wondercide Expands Line of Plant-Powered Pest Protection
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wondercide, the leader in safe and effective pest protection for pets, people, homes, and yards, announced a new lineup of plant-powered products debuting this spring. The first to launch was the Mosquito & Fly aerosol spray ($12.99 MSRP), and now through April, three new products expand the […]
How much does it cost to install hardwood floors
How much does it cost to install hardwood floor? We ask the experts for their price breakdowns, and answer all your questions. If you’re planning a home remodel, the cost to install hardwood floors will be a big part of your budget. Whether you’re upgrading existing hardwoods or you’re replacing carpet or tile, you’ll want […]
EPA Says, “Don’t Pollute the Air our Kids Breathe,” as it Fines Taunton, Mass. Company for Selling Vehicle Emission Control By-Pass Devices
March 16, 2022 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement that includes a $80,000 penalty for on-line retailer Penson & Co LLC. EPA alleged that between 2018 and 2020, Penson sold nearly 10,000 aftermarket parts known as “defeat devices” on Amazon and Shopify websites. Selling or installing these types of […]