Retailers may not inform consumers of gas stove health risks upon purchase: report – The Hill
Story at a glance Previous research has linked gas stoves in homes with an increased risk of asthma symptoms in children. In addition, even when off, gas stoves can leak the carcinogen benzene. Researchers suggest retailers become more proactive about informing consumers of the health risks posed by gas stoves. When shopping for gas stoves at […]
Using Supercomputers, Wearables to Model Air Pollution
Cesunica Ivey, of the Air Quality Modeling and Exposure Lab at the University of California at Berkeley, hopes her work could influence state policies related to air pollution. (Credit: Courtesy of Cesunica Ivey) Editor’s Note: Cesunica Ivey is a winner of The Story Exchange’s 2022 Women In Science Incentive Prize. In high school in Atlanta, […]
Rejlers Finland acquires ClimaConsult Finland Oy
Rejlers acquires ClimaConsult Finland Oy and strengthens its offering in building design in the capital region in Finland. ClimaConsult has a broad customer base and deep expertise in indoor air climate, energy efficiency, and other ecological solutions in buildings. ClimaConsult has a yearly net sale of over 1 million euros and employs 14 experts. The […]
Moving in the progressive direction one bite at a time
STORY OF THE WEEK The General Assembly’s steady march in a more progressive direction over recent election cycles brings to mind a metaphor – how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. That speaks to the incremental nature of change and how some districts pose a challenge for progressives despite Democrats’ overwhelming […]
Airstream Touring Coach Rangeline Earns Green Certification – RVBusiness
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio – Airstream’s newest product line – Rangeline – just became “Certified Green” by TRA Certification, according to a press release from TRA. Airstream will begin labeling its RVs with TRA’s green label and have earned the Emerald Off-grid level of certification. “This is a new Airstream touring coach that I’m proud to […]
Music Mountain Theatre presents a Big Band Holiday Concert
NEWS | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 12/13/2022 (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) — Music Mountain Theatre continues the spirit of the season with their annual Holiday Concert – One weekend only, December 16 – 18, audiences are in for a wonderful afternoon or evening as some of MMT’s resident company members and performers from this […]
Why health alerts have been sent to residents in parts of NI over high levels of air pollution
The last few days have seen health alerts sent to residents in parts of Northern Ireland due to very high levels of air pollution. he Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) puts this down to a combination of cold weather leading to increased domestic heating emissions and low winds meaning pollutants are not […]
Our picks for the body, mind, pets and more
What item made life just a little better this year? That was the question we asked the Well+Being team to create this holiday gift guide. Here, we share our favorite finds for cooking, exercising, spending time at home, improving our mental health and more. Some gifts are practical and affordable; others are definite splurges. (Note […]
The Year In Sustainability: What’s Doable And What’s Next
Team Sport: K-pop group Blackpink, which played State Farm Arena Nov. 3, is just one of many artists with detailed environmental riders on tour. Photo courtesy YG Entertainment In recent decades, artists have largely led the way on touring sustainability, with high-profile musicians like Jack Johnson, Michael Franti and others paving the road for new […]
McLaughlin expresses concern at Derry’s high air pollution – Derry Daily
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has expressed concern about air pollution in Derry. It follows reports from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs that high and moderate levels of air pollution are currently being experienced in the North West. Said Ms McLaughlin: “High levels of air pollution are a cause for real concern […]