Hurdles remain before $1.2 billion Longview Power expansion can begin
MAIDSVILLE, W.Va. — There’s more work to do before construction can begin on a natural gas-powered project Longview Power Station near Morgantown. The state Department of Environmental Protection approved a key clean air permit this week for the project but CEO Steve Nelson said other hurdles remain before a construction start date can be set. Stephen […]
Don’t forget about the flu
With all the focus on the recent omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge, it’s easy to forget about another microscopic health hazard: the flu. As we recently reported, hospitals across the U.S. admitted 1,825 people due to the flu during the week that ended Christmas Day. And the season is just getting started. The annual flu shot is […]
What are the best masks to wear to stop COVID spread?
KGW asked Dr. Richard Corsi, an internationally recognized expert on indoor air quality, about the best ways to protect one another. PORTLAND, Ore. — As cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 surge, state health leaders are asking Oregonians to help stop the spread by taking safety precautions like physically distancing and wearing a mask. […]
These 7 Best Water Filters Remove Bacteria and Contaminants
If you don’t fancy plumping or installing, try this three-quart countertop system from AquaTru instead. This 14 by 14 inch, over-the-counter device takes minutes to set up and removes 83 contaminants, such as lead, chromium, copper, radium, chlorine, and more. It does this by using four filters: two pre-filters, a carbon filter, and an activated […]
PFAS, Climate Change, Mining, and Hazardous Waste: 2022 Will Be Another Critical Year for the Environment in North Carolina
This story originally published online at N.C. Policy Watch. On the first day of 2022, the neighbors’ air conditioners were running. The temperature at Raleigh-Durham International Airport hit 78 degrees, a record for the date; at 1:51 p.m. the high humidity even produced a heat index of 79. A heat index. In January. This was […]
SINGLE PASS, ANTI COVID-19 TECHNOLOGY ADDS ADDITIONAL PROTECTION TO VACCINE LAUNCHED BY IVP AT CES 2022
Breathe with confidence as IVP is changing the way we clean air, enhancing the way we live safely. This patented technology, based on science, kills airborne viruses in a single pass, including sub-micron variants causing COVID-19, anthrax spores, allergens, and other harmful respiratory triggers. The Personal Air Filtration Unit was designed to reduce person-to-person virus […]
Xi’an Is China’s Biggest Covid Challenge Since Wuhan
Every two days at the University of Xi’an in China, cleaners dressed in white hazmat suits taped tight to their bodies disinfect the dormitory hallways. Zhang Shengzi, a 24-year-old student, said the smell is so pungent she has to wait some time after they’ve gone before she will open her door again. She can barely […]
Airthings View Pollution and View Radon target your specific indoor air quality concerns
When we reviewed the Airthings View Plus last year we were massively impressed with its indoor air quality capabilities but a little miffed by the $299 price-tag. The good news is that, over in Vegas at CES 2022, the Norwegian air quality monitoring specialist has taken the covers off of two near-identical, but more affordable […]
Kogi ‘pure water’ producers announce major price increase
Kogi State Chapter of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has announced an increment in the price of a bag of table water, popularly known as “Pure Water.” This is as a result of the high cost of production occasioned by the exchange rate of the Naira to dollar. The Association had early last […]
UConn Health Rallying Community to Stop Spread of COVID-19
COVID-19 transmits more easily in overcrowded and poorly ventilated places. To address this, UConn Health has united the UConn community to kick off an Indoor Air Quality Initiative, building inexpensive do-it-yourself air purifiers as part of a pilot project to improve community health in local elementary schools, homeless shelters, and beyond. The new initiative, organized […]