SARS-CoV-2 indoor air transmission is a threat that can be addressed with science
The Environmental Health Matters Initiative (EHMI) of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) was established by the three presidents as a mechanism for a transformational cross-institutional approach to enable challenges to be informed—rapidly if needed—by insights from a broad range of applicable scientific disciplines and sectors spanning academia, government, foundations, businesses, and […]
Carrollton’s new water tank installed | News
After 47 years, the Carrollton water tower on Josey Lane near Newman Smith High School is being replaced. Carrollton engineers raised the 46-foot tall bowl of the new elevated storage tank on Friday. It will be the third tower to feature the city’s new blue aesthetic following the towers constructed on Marsh Lane and Hutton […]
Anthony Pimentel: Engineering solutions with everyone in mind | College of Engineering & Applied Science
Anthony Pimentel (EVEN’21) was awarded one of three Research graduate awards His efforts have focused on new water treatment options and sustainable technologies to reduce the environmental impact of water infrastructure. His path to research excellence at CU started with the college’s Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (DLA) program, which placed him in professor Karl Linden’s lab, […]
3 Things that attract positive energy in your home
A luxurious house with an interior that makes you drool and décor that seems to be handpicked right from a King’s palace. This is something that we all want in our homes. However, in pursuit of this beauty, we, often, end up making our home look over-done. A cluttered interior might look good on the […]
How to incorporate direct air capture into urban design
The first commercial carbon removal plant, where CO2 is sucked out of the air and stored underground, is in a remote part of Iceland, nowhere near a city. It’s a massive industrial operation. But the carbon-capturing technology doesn’t need to be sequestered to the middle of nowhere: It could also be incorporated into neighborhoods—something that […]
Ask an Expert – Cleaning tips to keep you healthy – Cache Valley Daily
FILE – Close-up Of A Young Man Cleaning Dirty Kitchen Counter With Napkin We all know it is important to clean and disinfect to reduce the risk of getting sick, but with many illnesses circulating, including the common cold, flu, RSV, hand-foot-mouth disease, and the COVID virus, now is an important time to reevaluate hygiene […]
🌱 Pure Water Oceanside Operational + Homeless Count Volunteers
Happy Saturday, people of Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening today. First, today’s weather: Clouds breaking and cool. High: 63 Low: 42. Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton: The Pure Water Oceanside facility is now operational and the first fully operational water reuse project in San […]
Indoor Air Quality Meter – School Construction News
Triplett Test Equipment, a leading maker of test equipment tools, announces the Triplett GSM250 desktop indoor air quality carbon dioxide (CO2) meter, ideal for monitoring air quality in office buildings, schools, exhibition halls, shopping malls, meeting rooms, fitness centers, restaurants, and other public places. Simultaneously displaying CO2, temperature, and relative humidity, the GSM250 display features […]
This January, Save Lives by Testing Your Homes for Radon
January 4, 2022 WASHINGTON (Jan. 4, 2022) — January marks the beginning of National Radon Action Month, a time of year when EPA encourages everyone to test their home for radon. Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that, when left untreated, can build up inside a home. Over time, exposure to radon can cause […]
When Should You Replace Your Mattress? Sooner Than You Think
Now, the news that will spare you from endless mite-themed dreams: With proper care and cleaning, you can get rid of most of the irritants in your mattress and extend its lifespan to the latter part of that five- to 10-year window. Blazovsky says that the best way to do so is to get in […]