This terrifying gadget is a disaster waiting to happen
Sleeping isn’t always easy, is it? Sometimes no matter how many herbal teas you sink, pillows you toss or whale sounds you listen to, there is just no way of getting your beauty sleep. But what if we told you that there is one bizarre product claiming to sort all your sleeping issues? The Gosleep […]
Best Practices in Assessing and Improving Air Quality in Senior Care Communities
John Bohlmann, founder and CEO, HawkenAQ Air quality has always been a concern in senior care settings, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of air quality. Whether upgrading an old system to the newest technology or evaluating the effectiveness of a ventilation system, there are multiple ways that facilities can improve air quality […]
Environmental, Public Health Groups Back Ballot Measure to Fight Wildfires and Electrify Transportation
Statement by Deborah Camiel for Clean Air California on sponsoring the Clean Cars, Clean Air Act for 2022 Ballot San Francisco, CA – Today, the Clean Air California coalition announced a trifecta of key endorsements by leading environmental and public health groups. The Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), the Coalition for Clean Air (CCA), and […]
EPA science advisers unanimously back tighter soot limits
It’s not a question of whether national soot standards will be tightened, but by how much — a decision with sizable implications for Americans’ health and industry regulations. The choice is now up to EPA Administrator Michael Regan. This afternoon, an agency advisory panel unanimously approved a series of recommendations for Regan to consider in […]
EPA finds no evidence of health hazards from plume | Local
DUNCAN ADAMS Additional air-quality testing in January by an EPA contractor suggests a chemical contaminant plume in the vicinity of Butte High School and an adjacent apartment building does not pose health hazards for occupants of either building. The EPA said this week that the agency has no plans to perform additional testing. The samples […]
Understanding Lung Disease | People’s Defender
By Teresa Carr Administrative Assistant Understanding Lung Disease – Caring for someone with a chronic illness such as lung disease requires an understanding of how different chronic lung diseases affect different people. Chronic lung disease is not always noticeable to others unless the person is on oxygen therapy or uses a scooter or wheelchair. People […]
As Regulations Ramp Up, Building Owners Turn to Technologies that Track Green Performance
Government policies are pushing landlords to meet new sustainability requirements, heaping pressure on investors to back up their efforts to go green. In response, more owners are relying on AI and other technologies to help them meet the challenge and avoid steep financial penalties, according to a post by JLL. Platforms, such as Hank, which […]
Secondhand Marijuana and Tobacco Smoke Can Create Indoor Air …
The indoor air quality and industrial hygiene professionals at Clark Seif Clark provide testing and consulting services to identify and mitigate exposure to airborne pollutants and surface residues. Chatsworth, CA, March 1st, 2022 — For years it has been recognized that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke can be a threat to a person’s health. For […]
Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency (TAB)
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The ideal indoor plant to purify air in your workspace
A study has found that houseplants have the capacity to remove 87 per cent of air toxins in 24 hours, giving them the ability to purify the air and brighten up any work-from-home space. The two-year NASA study found plants such as the peace lily and English ivy had “demonstrated the potential for improving indoor […]