Decades after Congress’ orders, toxics still contaminate millions of schools
More than 40 years ago, Congress banned harmful polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, from schools. And it’s been 37 years since Congress directed schools to address asbestos. But today, millions of schools continue to be plagued by these and other toxic chemicals. Specific concerns: Children are especially susceptible to harm from chemical exposure. Yet many U.S. […]
Healthy Buildings Conference Transitions To A Live Virtual Format
To protect the health and safety of all attendees, presenters and staff, organizers for the Healthy Buildings Conference will host the upcoming conference, scheduled to take place Jan. 18-20, 2022, in a virtual format. This live event, sponsored by the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ) and hosted by the Cleaning Industry […]
Preparing for In-Person Classes During the Omicron Surge | Now
The following message with updates and reminders about COVID-19 guidelines was sent to the Drexel community. Summary All eligible students, faculty and professional staff must get a booster shot and record it in the Drexel Health Checker. Booster shots are also available on campus. Now is the time to upgrade your mask (see below). Get […]
Study estimates the burden of pediatric asthma cases caused by traffic- related air pollution
Nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in big cities around the world, according to a new study published today. The study is the first to estimate the burden of pediatric asthma cases caused by this pollutant in more than […]
Union vote could trigger ‘electronic lockout’ of Chicago teachers amid dispute over rising Covid-19 cases | Nation & World
The Chicago Teachers Union is planning to convene an emergency meeting to vote on whether its teachers should move to virtual teaching amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, according to a union official, setting up a potential “electronic lockout” by the school district. Chicago Public Schools, the third-largest school district in the country, resumed in-person […]
Big Box Stores Close for Cleaning Amid COVID-19 Surge
As workers get back in the swing of things after the holidays, facility managers are busy taking down decorations and lights and clearing away discarded wrapping paper. Don’t be quick to throw everything in the trash and jeopardize your sustainability practices. KXLY-TV offers a quick break down of what holiday trash is recyclable. Here’s what […]
A Busy Day For Southeast Minnesota Police And Tow Trucks
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) – Public safety agencies around southeast Minnesota were kept busy through Wednesday morning and afternoon dealing with traffic crashes and other mishaps. Many of the incidents happened on the I-35 corridor between Owatonna and the Twin Cities and the Highway 52 corridor between Rochester and the Cannon Falls area. Here’s what […]
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A smaller space consumes less resources, but can create problems when trying to move in the furniture. Resource Furniture understands the struggle and responds with multi-purpose furniture that fits the needs of the minimalist lifestyle, reduces waste and provides solutions for small spaces. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Resource Furniture pieces are versatile, often […]
Here’s exactly how wildfires are polluting our air
The western United States has endured a sharp increase in two kinds of pollutants related to wildfire smoke since the beginning of the century, a new analysis suggests. Scientists examined records of fine particulate matter and ozone from 2000 to 2020, and discovered that events in which people were simultaneously exposed to extreme concentrations of […]
COVID cases are soaring in Montgomery County as students return to classrooms
Montgomery County reported Tuesday an increase of more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases locally in a week and on Wednesday, thousands of local students returned to the classroom after winter break. COVID cases have been rising rapidly over the last several weeks with the spread of the highly-contagious omicron variant. On Dec. 14, there were […]