Want to be sustainable and cool? Choose fans more and AC less — ScienceDaily
We often turn to air conditioners during hot weather to cope with the heat, but a study has found electric fans are an effective and sustainable choice to circulate air indoors, without sacrificing comfort. By using indoor fans, the indoor temperature threshold before it becomes uncomfortable for humans (and the main reason why we reach […]
Today’s Headlines: Russia’s Ukraine invasion has escalated a brewing battle over space
By Elvia Limón Hello, it’s Monday, April 11, and here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES Russia’s Ukraine invasion has escalated a brewing battle over space Friction with the Kremlin, most recently aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has seeped into space, exacerbating tensions over the rules of behavior there and halting […]
Do Air Purifiers Help With Allergies?
Air purifiers are an increasingly popular addition to homes and offices. They are used for a diverse range of purposes, from removing odors and odorous matter to eliminating dust and pollen to freshening indoor air. For people with allergies, air purifiers can be a godsend. They can help to reduce the amount of pollen and […]
Zentek Announces Start of Phase Two Testing of ZenGUARD(TM)
Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. GUELPH, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2022 / further to its press release dated November 30, 2021, Zentek Ltd. (“Zentek” or the “Company“) (NASDAQ: ZTEK)(TSX-V:ZEN), a Canadian intellectual property development and commercialization company, announces that after […]
Why Making An Investment In Egg Box Making Machines A Very …
Today’s consumer has needs that simply a generation ago would have been viewed as outlandish. Only half a century ago the idea of sustainability and renewable packaging was in the fringe in the manufacturing process. Consumers simply wanted their products and services packaged in a manner that allowed comfortable access and comfort of storage. Obviously, […]
Retired West Philly science teacher seeks to conquer litter in Cobbs Creek
“My wife tells me I failed at retirement,” says Richard Guffanti with a smile. He “retired” in 2011 at age 65 after teaching science for 24 years to Philadelphia high school students in Germantown, University City, Northeast Philly (Samuel Fels), and North Philly (Girls High). It didn’t take long for him to get restless. “I […]
Feature: Should healthcare professionals do more to warn their patients about the risks of air pollution?
Healthcare providers have an important role to play in informing patients about the risks of air pollution, but they are only one part of the jigsaw, Tamara Krivskaya reports. In February, the Mayor of London said the NHS should step up its efforts to inform patients about the risks of air pollution. The announcement followed […]
Leave your shoes outdoors, these scientists say
We are environmental chemists who have spent a decade examining the indoor environment and the contaminants people are exposed to in their own homes. Although our examination of the indoor environment, via our DustSafe program, is far from complete, on the question of whether to shoe or de-shoe in the home, the science leans toward […]
Colorado environmental officials seek millions more to fight pollution
With the threat of missing another benchmark for improving air quality hovering like a blanket of summer smog, Colorado’s top environmental officials are asking the legislature for $47 million to hire more people and build better technology for monitoring unhealthy air, especially along the northern Front Range. Colorado’s Air Pollution Control Division expects the Environmental […]
Funding Deadline Extended to April 11 – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Funding Available for Private Schools Throughout California | News
– Emergency Funding for at least $180M available to California K-12 Non-Public Schools (NPS) through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Emergency Assistance to Non-public Schools (EANS II) Program. – BOX Pure Air is the predominant listed vendor in the Vendor Selection and Services – Federal Stimulus Funding (CA Dept of Education) for Portable Air Purification […]