Dhaka again ranks world’s most polluted city
Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 184 at 8:48am today, once again making the capital’s air most polluted in the world. Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and China’s Wuhan occupied the next two spots, with AQI scores of 180 and 173 respectively. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star’s Google News channel. An AQI […]
Gilpin In-home Healthcare Agency/Gilpin Cleaning
Covid has created problems for all of us, at so many levels, but how about this? Amber Cusano has a full-scale in-home healthcare company that provides caregiving, nutrition, specialty healthcare needs like physical therapy, and hospice care. The business needs regular licensing – but the state licensing authority has halted all in-person audits for licensing […]
This terrifying gadget is a disaster waiting to happen
Sleeping isn’t always easy, is it? Sometimes no matter how many herbal teas you sink, pillows you toss or whale sounds you listen to, there is just no way of getting your beauty sleep. But what if we told you that there is one bizarre product claiming to sort all your sleeping issues? The Gosleep […]
Best Practices in Assessing and Improving Air Quality in Senior Care Communities
John Bohlmann, founder and CEO, HawkenAQ Air quality has always been a concern in senior care settings, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of air quality. Whether upgrading an old system to the newest technology or evaluating the effectiveness of a ventilation system, there are multiple ways that facilities can improve air quality […]
Safety of Dams National Monitoring Center recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs | News
The 24/7 Crew at the Safety of Dams National Monitoring Center was recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for practicing their 24/7 moniker 365 days a year throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. From left to right: Nygel Matt, Rebecca Phillips, Kyle Schock, Loretta Hoots and Bryanna Steele. Not pictured are, Molly Auld, Nick Quequesah, Ambrose […]
Some Phillipsburg residents notified that their tap water may have lead in it | Regional
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. – We’re hearing from some New Jersey residents who were notified that their tap water may have lead in it. The state required those letters be sent out starting last week, and we’ve learned several of the affected homes are in Phillipsburg. We stopped by Jo’s Barber Shop on South Main Street Owner […]
Environmental, Public Health Groups Back Ballot Measure to Fight Wildfires and Electrify Transportation
Statement by Deborah Camiel for Clean Air California on sponsoring the Clean Cars, Clean Air Act for 2022 Ballot San Francisco, CA – Today, the Clean Air California coalition announced a trifecta of key endorsements by leading environmental and public health groups. The Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), the Coalition for Clean Air (CCA), and […]
Vaccine policies updated at United Center | Top Stories
CHICAGO (WAND) – Masks are now not required at the United Center, but there are still guidelines in place for attendees. NBC Chicago reports there is still a requirement for fans at Chicago Bulls or Chicago Blackhawks games to show proof of vaccination, but they now have an option to show a negative COVID-19 test […]
EPA science advisers unanimously back tighter soot limits
It’s not a question of whether national soot standards will be tightened, but by how much — a decision with sizable implications for Americans’ health and industry regulations. The choice is now up to EPA Administrator Michael Regan. This afternoon, an agency advisory panel unanimously approved a series of recommendations for Regan to consider in […]
Surrey to consider aligning drinking water conservation plan with Metro Vancouver’s – North Delta Reporter
Surrey council will be considering a staff recommendation Monday to bring the city’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan bylaw in line with that of Metro Vancouver. Amendments are proposed to “help ensure a consistent regional approach to managing water resources,” said Scott Neuman, Surrey’s general manager of engineering, in a corporate report responding to recent changes […]