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Rwanda: Ur Students in Campaign to Fight Stunting in Burera

Students from the University of Rwanda (UR)’s School of Public Health have started a three-day campaign in Burera District in a bid to increase community’s awareness about the benefits of healthy nutrition. According to the Public Health Students Association, the integrated campaign will also focus on how to improve domestic sanitation and indoor air quality […]

Leading HVAC firm names new CEO | Business Observer

NAPLES — Conditioned Air Co., one of the largest air-conditioning contracting and service firms in Southwest Florida, has named a new CEO: industry veteran Greg Johnson. With more than 30 years of executive experience in the service industry, Johnson was also named executive chairman of the Naples-based firm. The company serves markets across Collier, Lee, […]

Cameron County reports 1,079 new positive cases of COVID-19

Photo credit: Cameron County Public Health Department Cameron County on Tuesday reported 1,079 positive cases of COVID-19. No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported by the county, according to a report released by the Cameron County Public Health Department. The total number of COVID-19 deaths in the county remains at 2,039. Of the 1,079 positive cases […]

U.S. Navy will rain a fuel tank system in Hawaii blamed for tainted water : NPR

A tunnel inside the Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility is seen in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Jan. 26, 2018. The U.S. Navy will comply with Hawaii’s order to remove fuel from a massive underground storage tank facility near Pearl Harbor blamed for contaminating drinking water, officials said on Tuesday. Shannon Haney/U.S. Navy via AP […]

How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality to Protect Against Pollutants

Key Takeaways The American Lung Association released a report that found that 40% of people in the United States are living in places with particulate pollution.  There are two common indoor air pollutants: volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter.  To improve indoor air quality, experts recommend using air filters, cleaning regularly, and ensuring there […]

Covid on the rise in Sonoma Valley — an update – Sonoma Sun

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Sonoma Valley Sun Mask up, avoid crowds, get vaccinated and stay vigilant. That’s the advice of Sonoma Valley Hospital  Covid infections among the unvaccinated in Sonoma County have skyrocketed compared to cases among the vaccinated. Masking and social distancing offer some protection, but vaccines are the key to preventing […]

TechnoPark Tower awarded LEED Platinum Green Construction Certificate

HANOI, VIETNAM –News Direct– Vingroup HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 11 January 2022 – TechnoPark Tower in Vinhomes Ocean Park in the capital has been officially awarded the V4 LEED Platinum Green Building Certificate by the US Green Building Council. This is the world’s most prestigious certification that honours green buildings for their capability […]

Navy cites ‘operator error’ in fuel spill linked to families’ tainted water

The November Navy fuel spill linked to the water contamination affecting thousands of military families in Hawaii was likely the result of “operator error,” a Navy official told lawmakers Tuesday. The Navy will also comply with the Hawaii Department of Health’s emergency order to drain the fuel tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage […]

Smart Sensors Bring Breath Of Fresh Air To IAQ Management Solutions

By Marc Pégulu and Michael Welzel If there’s one thing we’ve learned following the pandemic, it’s that viruses are everywhere. From everyday surfaces to – and more commonly, might we add – floating in the air we breathe. Viruses and pathogens are transmitted from person to person at an alarming rate. In fact, COVID-19 is […]