LA Officials Join Super Bowl Representatives to Discuss Safety Ahead of Game
After many fans at the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium were seen ignoring the mask-wearing requirement, Los Angeles County’s public health director, elected officials and NFL representatives preached a message of COVID safety and personal responsibility Wednesday for those attending the Super Bowl and other affiliated events. As was the case for all games […]
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod homes eco-friendly, energy efficient
HARWICH – The six homes under construction on Murray Lane are examples of how strongly Habitat for Humanity has embraced energy efficiency. When completed, each will be equipped with a Mitsubishi HVAC system and LG solar panels. They will have 6-inch exterior walls with room for plenty of insulation. Using a framing technique called […]
Cork farmer pleads guilty to neglect by failing to give cattle enough drinking water
A Dunmanway farmer has pleaded guilty to the neglect of cattle and failing to give them enough clean drinking water. The case came before Cork Circuit Criminal Court where barrister Alan O’Dwyer asked to have the accused man arraigned on two charges. Trevor Deane, of Lettergorman, Dunmanway, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to both charges. Deane, […]
Sick of Utah’s icky air quality? These lawmakers have ideas to address it
The Clean Air Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, met Tuesday to discuss the set of bills they’re sponsoring this session to improve air quality in Utah. The measures include placing a tax on vehicle emissions, making public transportation more accessible and creating an air quality impact study. Rep. Joel Briscoe, D-Salt Lake City, said […]
Homeowners near Marshall Fire burn areas worry about smoke damage
Preliminary results from CU Boulder found indoor air contains higher concentrations of most chemicals including benzene. LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Hundreds of families are beginning the painful process of rebuilding after the Marshall Fire, but many families who still have a home face different challenges as smoke damage created questions about safety. On a street in […]
Local Focus: Raupunga fears for water supply under new rules
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Hawke’s Bay’s Raupunga community fears for its water supply under new government rules. Raupunga’s water system won an award from the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board four years ago, but under new regulations due in July it may have to close it. About 40 households – about 300 people – are supplied by the treated […]
Kärcher FC 7 cordless mop for a super effortless clean (review)
The Kärcher FC 7 is the ultimate cordless power mop for anyone with hard floors. It is fast, super-efficient, and above all takes little effort – it is a pleasure to use. While nothing makes mopping a joy, it does a vastly better and faster job than a manual mop and bucket. Why? Powered rotating […]
The air quality in your home may be worse than in your office building
Newswise — A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests the air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings. The pilot study, published in the journal Atmosphere, delves into indoor air quality and health outcomes in people working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers […]
Air Quality may be latest factor to influence asking …
A study suggests that 70 per cent of buyers would be willing to pay more for a property with good indoor air quality. The study is by AirRated, a company which measures air quality through five different metrics – humidity, temperature, fine particles, the organic chemicals that form a gas in households, and also carbon […]
City of Panama City issues boil water notice
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — The City of Panama City has issued a precautionary water boil notice for residents living on Mallory Drive west of 707 Mallory Drive to the end of the road and all homes on Brently Circle. According to a news release, due to emergency water valve repairs made on Wednesday, February […]