Air fresheners may improve odors, but harm your indoor air quality
Comment on this story Comment Air fresheners mask unpleasant odors with vibrant scents, but they come with foul risks for human health. Whether it’s an aerosol bottle, plug-in, oil, scented candle or gel, if a product promises to clear smells, chances are it harbors toxins that pollute indoor air quality. That’s because many air fresheners […]
Areas with most air pollution in Cork revealed
Results of a clean air project have revealed the areas in Cork city with the highest levels of air pollution. The Lower Glanmire Road proved to be most polluted area in the city, followed by MacCurtain Street and the South Link Road according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The results were derived from The […]
Construction now underway on $26M in improvements at MacArthur Airport
Construction is underway on $26 million in improvements at Long Island MacArthur Airport that will include equipping the main terminal with a new roof, replacing three baggage carousels and installing a new air purification system, Town of Islip officials said Tuesday. Separate federal and state grants will fund the projects that municipal officials plan to detail […]
Formaldehyde Exposure Risks in Homes and Buildings in Puerto Rico
Zimmetry Environmental provides formaldehyde and other indoor environmental quality testing and consulting services to identify and mitigate exposure risks in residential, commercial and institutional properties. Bayamon, Puerto Rico, February 21st, 2023 – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, February 21, 2023 One of the most significant sources of formaldehyde in many homes and buildings comes from the off-gassing […]
Easy To Follow Spring Cleaning Tips And Tricks
Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up. Spring cleaning projects are popular this time of year as residents take inventory of their living spaces and aim to declutter, […]
Lawsuit Challenges White House Offices for Records on Endangered Species Delays
WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the White House’s Office of Management and Budget and its Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs today for refusing to release records on their roles in delaying protections for species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The offices had illegally delayed protection of critical habitat for shorebirds called […]
Valio to focus on tackling methane emissions in barn air
The company is working with VTT, the Technical Research Centre of Finland and is participating in an international research project exploring the use of plasma technology to capture the methane in barn air and break it down into carbon dioxide. In milk production, methane is generated in the cow’s rumen in conjunction with digestion and […]
Forest carbon stock in Telangana increased by 6.68 per cent
Carbon stock plays a critical role in purifying air and water while serving as a tool for flood control and protecting natural resources Published Date – 08:00 AM, Tue – 21 February 23 Telangana has witnessed a carbon density of 76.36 tonnes per ha in 2021 marking a growth of 3.50 percent compared to 2019. […]
Superfund Site Cleanup Meetings Leave Neighbors Asking for More Community Education
Greenpoint has long been a hotbed for pollution and, ultimately, a longtime coverup from various companies, industries, and agencies. Which is why community members and electeds are looking to garner more methods to invite fellow Greenpointers into cleanup processes and raise general awareness. Late last month, the EPA hosted two in-person information sessions about the […]
Pine Tree Amendment campaigners amplify the cause to attain legislative attention – The Maine Campus
Through campaigning and citizen advocacy, the Pine Tree Amendment (LD 429) gains ground as the Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) commits to furthering the essential proposal. The purpose is to place a mandate within Article I of the Maine Constitution that our environmental rights be protected by the government. Failure to follow through on the terms […]