EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution
New EPA memo provides direction under NPDES permitting program to restrict PFAS at their source December 6, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a memorandum to states that provides direction on how to use the nation’s bedrock clean water permitting program to protect against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The guidance […]
Florida Mold Testing Resources to Assess Property Damage from Tropical Storm Nicole
Hurricane Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane along the east coast of Florida before being downgraded to a tropical storm. This was only the third time that a hurricane has made landfall in Florida during the month of November. Forty-five counties in Florida were under a state of emergency as powerful winds, storm […]
Transport sector responsible for 43% of air pollution
Burning crop residue, vehicular pollution, industrial emissions, particulate matter, and meteorological conditions are just a few of the factors that contribute to smog, stated speakers at a consultative session titled ‘Clean Air Policy and Action Plan’ at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries (LCCI) on Monday, where Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) also revealed the […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $266K Grant to Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for Air Monitoring Project
Largest investment for community air monitoring in EPA history funded by President Biden’s Climate and Economic Plans December 5, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 5, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to receive $266,064 for a community air pollution monitoring project. This grant is among 132 air monitoring […]
Household air cleaners improve heart health among individuals with COPD, researchers find — ScienceDaily
A six-month study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that the use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. People suffering from COPD often experience shortness of breath, chest tightness and chronic cough. Cardiovascular diseases such as arrythmias, heart failure, […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Support Tribal Nations in Reducing Nutrient Pollution in the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin
December 5, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $6 million in funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support Tribal Nations across the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB) in reducing nutrient pollution on Tribal lands in the Basin. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $60 million for actions to […]
The Top 10 Houseplants For Indoor Air Quality, According To An Expert
Alliance Images/Shutterstock When thinking of air quality, many people immediately think of the outdoors. Smoke and smog, plus allergens from trees, plants, and flowers, can make being outside miserable for some people. Though being inside may offer solace, some allergens and irritants can make their way in. Your indoor air quality is just as important […]
‘Ella’s Law’ heads to Commons after passing through Lords
New legislation, which could ensure everyone has the right to clean air, will soon be debated in the House of Commons, after passing through Lords on Friday. ‘Ella’s Law’, or the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, would ensure pollutants and pollution limits are reviewed and monitored by a variety of public bodies to clear […]
Process and Control Today | Extech takes indoor air quality monitoring to next level
05/12/2022 FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR) Extech’s new 42280A series temperature and humidity data logger features a number of notable enhancements over the company’s highly successful legacy model to ensure even higher performance and capability levels in indoor environmental monitoring applications. This latest-generation highly accurate and reliable meter will serve as an invaluable asset at any […]
Valley air regulators revisit emission controls at oilfield sumps | News
An oilfield disposal practice on the decline in California will again come under regulatory scrutiny this month by air quality officials asking whether new emissions-control technology can feasibly be applied to local wastewater treatment. A scoping meeting being hosted next week by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will look at ways to […]