Scientists Create Material That Can Scrub Polluted Air Clean
New sponge-like material has been invented by scientists in Ireland that can absorb toxic benzene from polluted air. Benzene is classified as a carcinogen that increases the risk of cancer and other illnesses and is also a cause of bone marrow failure. It is a natural constituent of crude oil and used in gas. It […]
The 9 Best Fans of 2022, Tested in Our Lab
Also available at Dyson and Target Why You Should Get It: This fan has a built-in HEPA filter, allowing it to filter and circulate cool, clean air throughout the room. Keep in Mind: The lowest air flow settings on this fan didn’t seem very noticeable or useful to our testers. Finding the best fan that […]
Ten major African cities sign C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration
Ahead of COP27 being held in Africa later this year, the mayors and governors of ten major African cities announced an unprecedented, ambitious commitment to improve air quality with the signing of the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration. See the list of ten cities and their commitments below. By signing the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration, […]
Houseplants: Five indoor plants that can help reduce symptoms of hayfever
Online garden retailer Primrose has shared which air purifying plants can help to alleviate allergy symptoms. Research from Primrose revealed that while plants are the cause of hayfever, some houseplants can help reduce symptoms. NASA’s Clean Air Study has proven that plant-filtered indoor spaces can have up to 60 percent fewer airborne microbes. These microbes […]
World’s first portable kitchen hood lets you cook anywhere without worrying about greasy fumes
The idea for a portable extractor hood came to designer Maxime Augay after his own experiments with cooking and using the standard hood right above his countertop. “It works well, but is very difficult to keep clean”, Maxime mentioned, as he tinkered with the idea of a smaller, portable hood that could easily fit in […]
Viewpoints: We All Deserve To Breathe Clean Air
“Viewpoints” is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their unique perspectives on issues affecting our community. If you’d like to contribute a column on an issue you’re concerned about, interesting happenings around town, reflections on local life — or anything else — send a submission to [email protected]. We All […]
LEVELLINE® Outside 90 Drywall Corners by CertainTeed
LEVELLINE® Outside 90 Drywall Corners by CertainTeed CertainTeed’s LEVELLINE Outside 90 drywall corner beads deliver durability and are designed to create perfect outside corners in less time. CertainTeed, a manufacturer of exterior and interior building products and a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, introduced the latest addition to the LEVELLINE® brand of drywall corners: LEVELLINE® Outside 90. […]
Free air purifiers for Oregonians at high risk of wildfire smoke | FireWatch
SALEM, Ore. — State lawmakers have approved funding towards five thousand air purifiers for people at high risk of poor air quality due to wildfires. Costing the state $4.7 million, the air purifiers make up a slice of the $220 million investment in wildfire prevention and response planning, power plant safety, new building code standards […]
Do you need to replace your air conditioner in St. Catharines and Niagara region?
Published May 18, 2022 at 12:09 pm May is upon us and summer is right around the corner, which means a whole lot of heat and humidity coming our way. For many residents, this is the time to figure out their air conditioning systems – something that Mr. Furnace is more than happy to help […]
Putting the pieces together to curb transportation pollution
The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas pollution not only in the South, but throughout the United States. A majority of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions come from light-duty vehicles—primarily passenger cars and smaller trucks. The transportation sector is also a significant source of other pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and particulate […]