Increased Ventilation for IAQ Conflicts with Climate Goals, but ActivePure Offers a Timely Solution
On this Earth Day, ActivePure is urging for immediate action to tackle the negative impacts of relying solely on traditional ventilation and filtration to enhance indoor air quality. DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 21, 2023 / In 2022, the White House’s Healthy Buildings Challenge introduced new Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) recommendations for increased ventilation […]
Only 52 vehicle upgrade grants issued through Newcastle Clean Air Zone — despite almost 3,000 applications
Only 52 people have secured grants to help them upgrade to cleaner vehicles under Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), five months after the cash scheme was launched. Applications opened last November for drivers seeking financial help to purchase new, lower emission vehicles that would not be subject to the recently-imposed pollution tolls in Newcastle city […]
Safestart Environmental™ Teams Up with AirAnswers® Air
NORTH CHICAGO, Il., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AirAnswers® has announced a new partnership today with Safestart Environmental. AirAnswers and Safestart Environmental join forces to identify and eliminate airborne indoor biological contaminants that leave clients susceptible to environmentally acquired illnesses such as sick building syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and CIRS. By implementing AirAnswers® Air […]
Chicago Ronald McDonald House Earns IAQ Verification
A Ronald McDonald House in Chicago has achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air, making it the first Ronald McDonald House to earn the UL Verified Mark. UL Solutions conducted a pro bono building assessment to evaluate the conditions and indoor air quality (IAQ) of the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago. The […]
EGAT launches air purification tower to overcome PM2.5
Due to severe PM2.5 in Thailand, the development of air purification tower for using in communities came after cooperation between EGAT researchers and inventors, said EGAT governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit. “The machine can capture more than 80% of PM2.5 and purify up to 30,000 cubic metres per hour, covering area within 250 metres,” he said. He said […]
How local agencies are working for cleaner air
Recognized as a threat to human health since 400 B.C., air pollution affects everything from our health and wellbeing to the environment. Many factors contribute to poor air quality, including smoking, mold and radon, common indoor pollutants, ground level ozone, particulate matter, and outdoor allergens. Meanwhile, vehicle emissions, fuel oils and natural gas to heat […]
ASHRAE guide puts educators in command of classroom indoor air quality – ion
During the pandemic, indoor air quality in schools took the spotlight as lawmakers, parents and the public realized the importance of proper ventilation and filtration in keeping children safe from airborne pathogens. Long before this, ventilation professionals were working on ways to inform educators, administrators and school districts about indoor air quality — the pandemic […]
Air Purification Atwater | Cosmic Comfort
Every home deserves good indoor air quality. It’s vital to take indoor air quality (IAQ) seriously to prevent smog, dust, debris, and other pollutants from entering your home, which can create a less-than-ideal environment. Luckily, professional HVAC technicians can take several steps to improve and maintain healthy indoor air quality within your home. However, since […]
Local HVAC experts help homeowners know when it’s time to replace their AC
Home Comfort Experts, the leading local HVAC service provider, helps homeowners identify signs that a new home cooling system could be more efficient and cost-effective SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Home Comfort Experts, the preferred local provider of high-quality HVAC, indoor air quality and plumbing service in Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan, […]
Harris Tours LA Clean-Energy Incubator, Touts Improved Job Training
Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator in the downtown Arts District Monday and touted efforts to build a robust “clean energy economy” and ensure that workers are trained in the type of skills needed to support such an economy. The Cleantech Incubator is a nonprofit organization designed to […]