Pure Bubble concept will help bring better air quality outdoors
Air pollution has been a persistent problem in most urbanized areas. It’s something that we don’t really notice or don’t realize the effects on us unless there’s a haze problem. But we all know it’s there, having significant effects on our health and becoming a major contributor to global warming and climate change. Emissions of […]
Aspire Zone’s new facility recognised for climate-conscious operations
Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) Ladies Sports Hall has achieved green building certification under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), it was announced on Tuesday. The project received GSAS Operations certificate with Silver rating awarded by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (Gord) in a ceremony in the presence of senior leadership from Gord and […]
What Are VOCs and How Can You Avoid Them?
Somewhere around the turn of the century, people began to realize that new car smell is actually an unhealthy combination of 50-60 VOCs off-gassing from plastics, vinyl, and glues. For a while, environmentalists paid a lot of attention to avoiding VOCs, but it’s hard to maintain attention these days. The Federal Trade Commission is responsible […]
Most schools not testing for radon despite 2019 law
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana law aimed at protecting your children and their lungs is not doing what health advocates intended. WRTV Investigates found most Indiana schools are still not testing for the cancer-causing gas radon, despite a 2019 law aimed at improving radon testing among schools. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that comes from […]
City Council Demonstrates its Commitment to a Zero-Carbon Los Angeles by Passing Building Electrification Policy
On Friday, May 27th, The Los Angeles City Council voted to ban most gas appliances/hookups in new construction, a huge win for clean air, and the climate. Los Angeles joins 54 cities phasing out most gas in California. This policy will require all new residential and commercial buildings in Los Angeles to be built to […]
New Jersey Releases Landmark Environmental Justice Rules
New Jersey Releases Landmark Environmental Justice Rules Statement from Ironbound Community Corporation, New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, Clean Water Action, and South Ward Environmental Alliance Environmental Justice (EJ) communities throughout New Jersey are on the brink of change as the landmark Environmental Justice Bill S232 comes closer to being realized. Today’s release of […]
UP farmers move from stubble burning to mushroom cultivation
Lucknow, Jun 6 (IANS): Nearly two dozen Kalanamak rice-growing farmers in 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh have completely given up stubble burning to save the environment. These farmers have mastered the technique of how to use the stubble to grow mushrooms, after which the stubble decomposes naturally into compost and is not required to be […]
Saanich offering $50 ice cream treats for residents’ tips on beating the heat – Saanich News
Despite the seemingly unseasonably cool temperatures the region has experienced recently, the District of Saanich is looking to ensure residents are prepared for the warmer weather to come. The municipality is taking to its social media pages and website this week, publicizing a list of tips and actions people can take to reduce the risks […]
Union County continues to see action on climate change, energy efficiency |
LEWISBURG — Lewisburg area resident Ben Hoskins said he had things done to his home in order to reduce its carbon footprint, such as replacing windows and caulking to conserve energy. A local climate action program through the state Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with Bucknell and Lewisburg Neighborhoods, previously formed a task force to […]
NMMC to plant over 1000 bamboo trees at Jewel of Navi Mumbai on World Environment Day
Navi Mumbai: On the occasion of World Environment Day June 5, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will plant 1000 Buddha Bailey bamboo saplings at the Jewel of Navi Mumbai garden in Nerul. Buddha Bailey Bamboo has green leafy flowers. The leafy bamboo is known as an air purifier as it releases more oxygen into […]