Delaware Experts Share Advice on Creating a Sustainable Home
Photo Courtesy of Katie Dubow From natural light to vegetable gardens, Delaware experts weigh in on creative ways to make your home more environmentally friendly from the inside out. Forward-Thinking Design Sustainability is the way of the future– and architecture is no exception. LEED-accredited registered architect Scott Sampson, principal of Spring Studio Architecture (Swarthmore, Pennsylvania), […]
Washington State Passes All-Electric Heating Mandate for New Buildings
The first mandate in the U.S. to require all-electric heating has passed in Washington state, where newly constructed buildings will need to install electric heating and hot-water systems. The mandate will go into effect in July 2023. The mandate passed 11 to 3 in a vote by the State Building Code Council to restrict the […]
The bestselling Dyson tower fan and air purifier is $100 off at QVC
Yahoo Life has received compensation to create this article, and receives commission from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. This fan pulls double duty by purifying as it circulates air. (Photo: QVC) April showers, bring May flowers, yes. But alongside those beautiful blooms, you’ve got an increase […]
ARS/Rescue Rooter Commitment to Military Veterans Showcased on Military Makeover: Operation Career
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ARS/Rescue Rooter, the nation’s largest provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, participated in Military Makeover: Operation Career, a nationally televised show that is traveling the country, capturing stories of military veterans who are transitioning out of the military and back to civilian life through a trades career […]
National Links: 300 Languages, One Street
Every day at The Overhead Wire, we collect news about cities and send the links to our email list. At the end of the week we take some of the most popular stories and post them to Greater Greater Washington, a group blog similar to streets.mn that focuses on urban issues in the D.C. region. […]
Arrest after woman allegedly raped, appeal after body found and Clean Air Zone plan
Good afternoon, these are the latest lunchtime ECHO headlines. Woman allegedly raped in Birkenhead Park as man arrested Police have arrested a man after a woman was allegedly raped in Birkenhead Park. Detectives are investigating an alleged rape on Wednesday, April 20. The incident is said to have taken place at Birkenhead Park at around […]
The Biggest Mistake of the Pandemic Is Still Haunting Us
Placeholder while article actions load We’re now being left to choose our own risks when it comes to Covid-19, but it’s clear that many people still don’t recognize the importance of fresh air. Some super-cautious people don’t seem to realize how much danger can be mitigated by socializing outdoors or opening windows. Others seem not […]
Indoor air is more hazardous than the pollution outside!
The constant depleting air quality and rising air pollution across cities and worldwide have been gaining attention as it is a matter of great concern. According to the World Air Quality Report, 35 Indian cities are in the top 50 of the world’s most polluted list. The report also revealed a fact that all countries […]
Opinion: What I realized after catching Covid-19
Editor’s Note: Kent Sepkowitz is a physician and infectious disease expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. CNN — Last week, I got sick from Covid-19. Like most vaccinated, boosted people who become infected, I had a lousy […]
HHS Awards Over $385 Million to Help Households Lower Cooling and Heating Costs
Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced the award of more than $385 million to help families and individuals with their energy costs. This release follows recent significant investments in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act […]