COVID spurs efforts to clean up indoor air – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article As you read this article, you’re likely doing something that could (slowly) kill you: breathing indoor air. Scientists have long warned that the air in homes, offices and public spaces — where people spend an estimated 90 percent of their time — can be more heavily polluted than the […]
How Dirty Your Kitchen Sponge Is and When to Replace It
Experts explain why kitchen sponge bacteria may be a cause for concern. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. A sponge is your wingman in the quest to make your kitchen sparkling and germ-free, right? So you might […]
Wearable Air Sampler to Assess SARS-CoV-2 Exposure
Researchers at Yale University created a wearable air sampler clip that can be worn on clothing and which can bind aerosols present in the environment. The clip can later be analyzed to determine the level of SARS-CoV-2 exposure while it was worn. The low-cost, battery-free technology could allow people to identify unsafe indoor environments that […]
Our Gem: Snowpack and water supply outlook for 2022
Mountain snowpack is one of the main components to water supply for the Coeur d’Alene River basin and the Idaho Panhandle. Although any precipitation is welcome, not all types of precipitation behave the same. Rainfall tends to increase runoff quicker into the rivers and lakes, compared to mountain snow that provides a longer storage of […]
Researchers at UBCO determine ‘smart windows’ can disinfect surfaces – Kelowna News
Photo: UBCO A new study at the University of British Columbia Okanagan shines a light on how sunlight can be used to disinfect surfaces in your home or workplace. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified concerns over how buildings might influence the health of the people who live and work in them. There has been some […]
Peace lily: ‘Avoid’ using tap water with ’sensitive’ houseplant – what to use instead
When it comes to watering houseplants, experts recommend not sticking to a schedule or a routine, and checking the plant itself to see if it is dry or not. This is especially true for a peace lily, which is sensitive to being overwatered. One expert has shared how to water a peace lily correctly, and […]
Isopropyl alcohol vs. rubbing alcohol: Are they the same?
Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. Sometimes, it contains additional ingredients. By contrast, isopropyl alcohol is pure alcohol with no other ingredients. Because rubbing alcohol contains isopropyl alcohol, the two liquids have similar properties, but they are not the same. For example, both have antibacterial properties and are disinfectants. However, because […]
VW and Ohio agree to $3.5 million diesel emissions settlement
WASHINGTON — Volkswagen agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with Ohio over claims the German automaker violated state laws by manipulating vehicle computer software in its vehicles to mask carbon dioxide emissions, the state attorney general said. In November, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Volkswagen’s bid to avoid lawsuits filed by officials in three states […]
Reading COVID vaccine clinic
This was not your average vaccination clinic. It was possible Saturday afternoon to get a bagged lunch, a winter coat, and a job at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at the Olivet Boys’ & Girls’ Police Athletic League Club. The Community Resources and Job Fair was held in the gymnasium on one side of Walnut […]
Perveen announces to install solar powered water pumps for providing clean water
Wife of Governor Punjab, Begum Perveen Sarwar announces installation of Solar-Powered Water Pumps for providing clean water across Punjab. She said that in the first phase 2,000 Solar-Powered Water Pumps will be installed in the underserved and backward areas across Punjab where people face extreme clean water deprivation. By providing clean drinking water to the […]