Get out and smell the flowers. The world is in bloom
There has probably never been a better time than right now for us to stop and smell the flowers, and, luckily, for travelers around the world, you can do just that in The Netherlands! Last week, amidst thousands of blooming tulips, Dutch King Willem-Alexander opened Floriade 2022–widely regarded as the Olympics of the horticulture world. […]
Ways smoke from wildfires, prescribed burns can impact our health | The Daily Courier
Wildfire smoke is a mixture of small particles, gases, and water vapor. The primary health concern is the small particles. These small particles can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, headaches, and illness (i.e., bronchitis). They can also worsen chronic heart and lung disease (i.e., asthma, emphysema, and COPD). Many factors play into a […]
A powerful tool against COVID-19 is finally getting the attention it deserves, experts say
Two-plus years into the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably know the basics of protection: Vaccines, boosters, proper handwashing and masks. But one of the most powerful tools against the coronavirus is one that experts believe is just starting to get the attention it deserves: Ventilation.Respiratory backwash”The challenge for organizations that improve air quality is that it’s […]
Covid-19: Experts ask for Government focus on schools as Omicron XE arrives
Experts have called for the Government to focus on Covid-19 safety in public schools, amidst the emergence of the Omicron XE variant in New Zealand on Saturday. The Ministry of Health announced the XE variant had been detected in Aotearoa for the first time, found in an overseas traveller. It’s a variant that, while only […]
South Stockton students create air purifiers to be distributed
The air purifiers were made by Edison High School students in partnership with students from UC Berkeley. STOCKTON, Calif. — An Earth Day partnership between Edison High School in south Stockton and UC Berkeley is hoping to make the city cleaner one air purifier at a time. Over the course of two hours on April 16, […]
OP-ED | The Time is Now to Stand with Connecticut Students and Educators
Students in a classroom. Credit: Contributed photo / CEA KATE DIAS and JOSLYN DeLANCEY With only a handful of days left in the 2022 legislative session, we are at a pivotal moment for passing legislation critical to Connecticut’s children, teachers, and public schools. Throughout the pandemic, educators have been applauded for the vital role they’ve […]
Range Rover Velar now also available in a mild hybrid derivative – South Coast Herald
The Land Rover Velar line-up in South Africa now offers you no fewer than 13 models. This award-winning mid-size luxury SUV range boasts a 2.0-litre four-cylinder P400e plug-in hybrid offering a combined 297kW and 640Nm of torque from its 221kW petrol engine and 105kW electric motor and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds. The P340 […]
Biden Quits the Covid Fight
On Monday, a Trump-appointed judge of questionable legal credentials and an appetite for fileting the English language struck down the CDC’s requirement that “a person must wear a mask while boarding, disembarking, and traveling on any conveyance into or within the United States.” Within hours, major carriers lifted the mask requirements, in some cases during […]
Bergdorf Goodman gets eco-friendly makeover with new chillers
Neiman Marcus Group is working toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030. As part of its commitment, the luxury retailer is collaborating with Trane Technologies to decarbonize its footprint through capital and operating investments in four key areas: renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency and refrigerant management. The two companies recently […]
On Earth Day, Governor Hochul Announces $59 Million Now Available for Clean Green Schools Initiative
Program Will Improve Air Quality, Advance Clean Energy and Reduce Carbon Emissions in Pre-K-12 Public Schools April 22, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $59 million in funding is now available for the Clean Green Schools initiative, which will advance clean energy and energy efficiency solutions to improve indoor air quality and reduce emissions for […]