Category: CLEAN AIR

‘There’s wiggle room’ on masks in Va. schools

RICHMOND, Va. — A political analyst says there will likely be “some wiggle room” when it comes to one of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive orders regarding choice for parents about whether their children are required to wear a mask at school. Youngkin’s Executive Order Number Two, which goes into effect Monday, Jan. 24, aims […]

Houseplants: The top five ‘most dangerous plants’ that you might have at home

Houseplants are an on-trend aesthetic feature to have in the home right now, and they also boast a number of health benefits such as air purification. However, certain species of plants can actually pose a threat. 2 Caladium Caladium houseplants often have large colourful leaves and are part of the Araceae family. This plant is […]

Punjab NGO says 19% of deaths tied to air pollution, urges parties to make it poll issue

Ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab, a citizen’s collective has submitted a set of recommendations on reducing air pollution to three political parties. In a statement issued here, Clean Air Punjab said it had held town halls in October 2021, where experts and civil society members discussed and prepared recommendations to improve air quality […]

Interior trends 2022: Biggest trend of the year unveiled

Interior trends change from year to year with some becoming iconic and long-lived and others quickly being replaced. One trend that’s set to be the “biggest” of 2022 is biophilic design. Demand for biophilic design is already soaring to 200 percent and it’s expected that this will be incorporated into many property interiors this year. […]

Tips for Not Killing Your Houseplants This Winter

Over the course of the year, you may have filled your apartment with houseplants of all kinds, bringing nature directly into your home for a breath of fresh air. While the warmer months of spring and summer may have had your plants thriving, you may be finding yourself with a house full of withering or […]

3 Philly experts on how the city can burn less fossil fuel to heat homes

The city is looking for ways to diversify Philadelphia Gas Works’ revenue while also reducing the utility’s emissions — and the debate over potential alternatives is extremely technical. A study published by the city last month recommended that PGW try out three pilot programs. The Inquirer asked three locals with unique experience and views on […]

What New York City’s gas ban in buildings means for stoves and furnaces

On Wednesday, New York became the largest city in the country to agree to phase out fossil fuels in all new building construction after the city council passed a bill that bans those buildings from hooking up to gas. The “breakthrough moment,” according to council member Alicka Ampry-Samuel, spells the beginning of the end to […]

For unionizing factory workers in Santa Ana, indoor air pollution is more pressing than pay

On a normal day, Kingspan Light and Air, a factory in Santa Ana’s industrial corridor, buzzes with workers welding, spray painting and manufacturing fiberglass to make energy efficient skylights for the Ireland-based corporation. An early morning shift in late August, though, promised to be anything but routine for Israel Maldonado and Micaias Pacheco. That day, […]