Dry Heat Disinfecting of N95 Mask Works, Preserves Fit |
STONY BROOK, NY, January 5, 2022 – Entering a third year of the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest infection surge nationwide comes with many challenges. One of those is for a continued adequate supply of masks, including the often used N95 respirator masks for healthcare and other settings. A study led by Stony Brook University researchers discovered […]
How water quality at Whanganui’s swim spots stacks up
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Swimmers arrive at the Union Boat Club pontoon in the Bridge to Bridge Swimming Race. Photo / file Whanganui’s sea swimming has been good this year – but water quality in some of its rivers and streams can be poor. The situation concerns Horizons Region councillor Nicola Patrick, who has taken her children swimming at […]
Why Air Quality Monitors Are the Hot New Back-to-School Accessory
When Lizzie Rothwell, an architect in Philadelphia, sent her son to third grade this fall, she stocked his blue L.L. Bean backpack with pencils, wide-ruled paper — and a portable carbon dioxide monitor. The device gave her a quick way to assess how much fresh air was flowing through the school. Low levels of CO2 […]
New addition to highly respected range of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) instrumentation Envirotech Online
TSI Incorporated has expanded their AirAssure™ Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor product line. The latest addition is the AirAssure™ 8144-2, which is a two-gas model made to help end-users manage common indoor air pollutants. The AirAssure™ 8144-2 uses low-cost sensor technology to continuously monitor carbon dioxide (CO2), total volatile organic compounds (tVOC), particulate matter (PM), and other […]
Does alcohol kill viruses? How it works and ways to use
Alcohol kills some viruses, but not all. The effectiveness depends on the concentration and type of alcohol, along with the species of the virus. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend washing the hands with soap and water, this mode of cleansing is not always available. When it is not, using alcohol-based […]
SoCal air board doesn’t need more appointees – Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly
Regional air quality control boards were established throughout California to empower local elected officials to develop air quality regulations that reflect unique populations, climatic challenges, community concerns, industrial sectors and other distinctive conditions. Air quality management boards represent the tip of the spear for meeting air quality goals. We need these boards to function at […]
Colorado’s water education campaign focuses on individual actions
Jayla Poppleton, executive director of Water Education Colorado, explains the concept of the state’s new water conservation initiative Water ’22. The campaign is aimed at education and the actions of individual domestic water users.Heather Sackett/Aspen Journalism AURORA — State officials on Wednesday announced an education campaign aimed at water conservation that emphasizes the role of […]
6 professional cleaning and disinfection services in Metro Manila
Whether you need basic cleaning or a more intense post-COVID disinfection, there’s a cleaning company you can call MANILA, Philippines – With all the time that we spend at home nowadays, it’s never been more important to have a clean space. Not only is a clutter-free, dust-free space more relaxing, but it also keeps allergens […]
Fresh controversy over Kharasrota mega drinking water project
Kendrapara: A fresh controversy has erupted over the Rs 892 crore Kharasrota mega drinking water project after an RTI query revealed that no land has been acquired by the state government for the mega drinking water project on Kharasrota River near Barunadiha village of Kendrapara. Irate over the RTI, local residents alleged that the information […]
Biosecurity Should Be Beef Producers’ Priority | Main Edition
LANCASTER, Pa. — Farmers are busy. Stopping to change out of their barn shoes and clothes can be a hassle. But it’s the simplest act that can save their herds from disease. Penn State Extension veterinarian Hayley Springer laid out the chain of transmission of animal diseases and the steps farmers can take to reduce […]