Dermal Exposure to Chemical Hazards in the Workplace …
The IAQ Video Network releases another educational production about an important environmental, health and safety (EHS) topic. Phoenix, AZ, February 6th, 2022 — The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses dermal exposure hazards to chemicals in the workplace. “An […]
Metro East schools make policy changes after judge’s ruling
Most of the districts in the region will be moving to mask-optional policies starting Monday. ILLINOIS, USA — A central Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents school districts statewide from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms, saying Gov. J.B. Pritzker overstepped his legal authority with a mask mandate that has […]
US military faces crisis in Hawaii after leak poisons water |
HONOLULU — A giant U.S. government fuel storage installation hidden inside a mountain ridge overlooking Pearl Harbor has provided fuel to military ships and planes crisscrossing the Pacific Ocean since World War II. Its very existence was a secret for years. Even after it was declassified, few people paid attention — until late last year, […]
Even degraded forests are more ecologically valuable than none, study shows
From providing clean air and water to temperature regulation, degraded tropical forests provide ecosystem services valued by Indigenous communities in Malaysia, according to new research. Researchers found the ecosystem services most highly prioritized by communities also tended to be ecologically valuable ones, highlighting common interests between Indigenous groups and conservation that can be tapped through […]
Health Department confirms Legionnaires’ outbreaks on St. Thomas, St. Croix | News
Cases of the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease have recently been detected in both St. Thomas and St. Croix, and the V.I. Health Department is warning the community to do cleaning and maintenance on cisterns and other water systems to help prevent it from spreading. Legionnaires’ disease, a type of severe pneumonia, is caused by breathing […]
U.S. Excess COVID Deaths Reach 900,000. Do We Hear a Higher Bid?
Do you know or have you heard of anyone killed by air pollution? Is there an International Classification of Disease Code for air pollution? Have any polluters been prosecuted for murder by air pollution? Age at death or reduction in life expectancy is a more important mortality metric because it accounts for age differences. With […]
City of Austin expects to lift boil-water notice by Tuesday night
The City of Austin said the current boil-water notice was caused by human error at the city’s largest water treatment plant, and officials expect the situation to be cleared up by Tuesday evening. “It’s becoming clear that this was errors from our operating staff at our Ullrich plant,” said Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros at […]
6 rules of cleaning and tidying our homes, the Marie Kondo way
MANILA, Philippines — As we glide through the new year, it is a great idea to commit to developing and maintaining habits that can truly contribute to our happiness and improvement. As silly as it may sound, but cleaning and tidying our homes strategically can do wonders not just to our home space, but to our […]
RAKwireless Unveils 16 New WisBlock Modules with LoRaWAN
RAKwireless Technology (RAK), a pioneer in LPWA end-to-end solutions and IoT technology, recently released 16 new WisBlock modules, four Developer Kits and adding a new category for WisBlock Solutions. Some of the modules we will release are a tracker for LoRaWAN solutions, soil moisture and temperature sensors, developer kits, and GNSS Tracker for LoraWAN. RAKwireless […]
6 Activities That Create Indoor Air Pollution Envirotech Online
Although it might not be the most pressing environmental concern on your mind, indoor air pollution is a serious problem which compromises the health of millions of people around the world. In fact, it’s estimated that poor indoor air quality is responsible for some 3.8 million deaths every year. As such, it’s an issue that […]