Here’s how community groups can receive funding for air monitoring
Hyperlocal air monitoring is a powerful new tool for communities that want to take charge of their air and the health consequences of pollution. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made $20 million available for a new community air monitoring grant program, with no cost-sharing needed. EPA is encouraging community-based organizations to apply for […]
Delta Recognized with ENERGY STAR Award for Seventh Year in a Row for its Broad Line of Energy-Saving Ventilation Fans
By continuously exceeding the EPA’s toughest efficiency criteria, Delta also earned the Sustained Excellence accolade for the fifth consecutive year FREMONT, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced it was named 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the seventh consecutive year by the […]
Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Summer
Summertime is a delight to most people. This is because it increases their level of mobility across their city and makes it a perfect season for holidays. However, the increase in activities only affects air quality, especially indoors. The heat contributes to higher air pollution levels that are harmful to health. Many people spend most […]
Flipkart Launches Motorola Smart Tvs And Acs. Check Price And Features
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Flipkart has today launched Motorola Smart TVs and ACs on its platform, as the company aims to cater to the growing demand for smart affordable products across the country. The new smart products include the Motorola Revou 2 Smart TV range powered by Android 11 in HD, Full HD and Ultra HD variants and a […]
Can coronavirus particles in air infect humans? New study confirms airborne transmission
A new study has confirmed the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, concurring with previous studies that suggest that the concentration of the virus RNA is higher in indoor air as compared to outdoor spaces. The collaborative study was conducted by a group of scientists from Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad and IMTech, Chandigarh, […]
Yemi Osinbajo on the hypocrisy of rich countries’ climate policies
AFRICA NEEDS more energy. Total electricity use for more than a billion people, covering all 48 sub-Saharan African countries except South Africa, is less than that used by Spain (home to just 47m). The dearth of power hurts livelihoods and destroys the dreams of hundreds of millions of young people. We must close the global […]
The Road to Hell and Eco-Friendly Hotel Practices
An honest, sincere and effective strategy to improve the sustainability of a hotel group’s operations will start with a full and frank audit of the current status of Its hardware and its systems’ Environmental Performance. In addition, a thorough audit of its Social Interactions and the impact of its operations on communities and ecosystems; and […]
Bertin is back at NCT Europe
From May 23 to 25, Bertin will participate in the 2022 edition of NCT Europe, taking place at the Universitaet der Bundeswehr in Munich, Germany. Pay us a visit at booth n°9 to find out more about our offer for detection and identification of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats. NCT events are happening multiple times a […]
Shocking! Study confirms airborne transmission of COVID-19
The scientists analysed the coronavirus’ genome content from air samples collected from different areas occupied by Covid-19 patients. Photo : iStock KEY HIGHLIGHTS They found that the virus could be frequently detected in air around Covid-19 patients and that the positivity rate increased with the number of patients present in the premises. They found the […]
Wildfire Preparedness Week in California and Identifying Smoke, Soot and Odor Damage in Homes and Buildings
Each year, the first week of May is recognized as Wildfire Preparedness Week in California. It is a time for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and partner agencies to spread awareness about wildfires and proactive ways people, communities and businesses can protect themselves against the threat of wildfires. Last year’s […]