Clothes dryers are a major source of airborne microfibres
A single clothes dryer could discharge up to 120 million microfibres every year according to estimates from a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology. This is considerably more than the volumes released from washing machines and is of concern as in some countries, dryer air is vented directly to the outdoors. Machine washing […]
UC Study Finds Safe Drinking Water Remains Out of Reach for Many Californians – NBC Bay Area
An estimated 371,000 Californians — about 1% of the state’s residents — rely on drinking water that may contain high levels of toxic chemicals such as arsenic, nitrate or hexavalent chromium, according to a study from the University of California campuses in Berkeley and Los Angeles. In a news release issued Tuesday by UC Berkeley, […]
Quartz, Granite, Marble, and Butcher Block
Follow our guide to keep your quartz, granite, marble, and butcher block countertops looking brand new for years. Maintenance doesn’t have to mean high maintenance, especially when it comes to keeping quartz, granite, and marble countertops clean. Even though these materials look gorgeous and refined—and, yes, high maintenance—they’re actually pretty easy to maintain if you […]
EPA rejects Wyoming haze plan, may accelerate Jim Bridger closures
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it will deny Wyoming’s proposed changes to a long-standing regional haze plan that requires major pollution control upgrades at the Jim Bridger coal-burning power plant in Sweetwater County. The decision may result in the closure of Jim Bridger unit 2 as early as late February and unit 1 […]
Ideal Conditions: Maneuvering focus on IAQ in Wake of the Pandemic
There is no better scenario to accelerate awareness for Indoor Air Quality, than a pandemic marked by the uncontrollable spread of an airborne pathogen. Parties ranging from policymakers to big box retail stores to residential complexes are faced with the growing concern of IAQ, specifically on how to maneuver their focus on this pressing […]
CDH: Quarantine measures can stop COVID spread in your house
CDC quarantine guidelines for exposure to COVID are difficult to follow for some families, according to a Boise family. But more preventative measures are available. BOISE, Idaho — The Center for Disease and Control currently recommends anyone exposed to COVID who is not fully vaccinated stay home for at least five days. Anyone testing positive […]
Winter Storm Safety | Keep your family safe when the storm hits
Find out more about what to do during a power outage, how to safely warm your home, create a warming station, what to do if stranded in a car and more. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Winter storms are dangerous and can even be deadly with cold temperatures, power outages, home heating dangers and of course icy […]
Seqwater comments on temporary taste changes in QLD tap water
A build up of organic compounds in the water supply has led some Queensland residents to experience changes in the taste and smell of their tap water. Residents in parts of Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and Redland City may be experiencing these changes. The temporary changes to tap water are due to an increase in naturally […]
HEPA filters can only help combat COVID-19 in classrooms, says expert
A professor of engineering who studies how viruses transmit in the air takes issue with Education Minister Dominic Cardy’s suggestion that using HEPA filters to help combat COVID-19 in classrooms could actually make things worse. Linsey Marr, of Virginia Tech, says “there’s no question” HEPA, or high-efficiency particulate, filters can improve air quality. And she doesn’t see how they could be […]
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 12 2022
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 12] include appointments, large group exemptions and trademark applications. Amendment To Gn0041/2022 Appointments Of Childrens Officers Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0070/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 12 January 2022 Government Of Bermuda Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Department […]