HONOLULU (KHON2) – Mauna Loa’s flowing lava does not currently pose a risk to nearby communities. However, it is always good to be prepared just in case. 

George Negron is an air quality expert who explains why it’s important to keep an eye out on the current air quality with this most recent eruption. 

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) volcanic gases such as sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen fluoride can pose great hazards. 

Ash is not highly toxic, however, the EPA report it can inflame respiratory ailments and negatively impact infants and the elderly. 

“With natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, wildfires or hurricanes, there’s usually not much time to prepare,” said Negron. “People should always prioritize their indoor air quality (IAQ) to proactively create a healthy environment.”

Possibility of lava reaching Saddle Rd. longer than originally expected

He said air purifiers have a proven history of eliminating toxins inside your home. They also come in handy when a disaster hits.

For more information on what to do to improve your indoor air quality, head to EnviroKlenz website. 

“Ash and gases can seep into your house in more ways than you think,” said Negron. “What seems like a well-sealed home could actually have hidden spots where it’s not fully closed off, or you could also be doing typical home activities that contribute to outdoor air letting itself in.”

Right now, Muana Loa’s current eruption is not posing a great threat on the Big Island’s air quality. However, forecasters are keeping a close eye on the current weather conditions and how it might impact the days and weeks to come. 

How lava flows can create thunderstorms

To look up the current air quality on the Big Island or where you are located in Hawaii click here.

“Volcanic eruptions emit both large, visible particles of ash, and ultra-fine particles that you cannot see,” said Negron. “Visible, coarse particles will feel like powdery grains of sand.”

He said volcanic smog is also a sign of poor air quality. Volcanic gases such as sulfur dioxide, fluorine and carbon dioxide can irritate skin and the tissues and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat, and can penetrate airways, producing respiratory distress in some individuals. 

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“The best way to mitigate and remove these particles is through the use of an effective HEPA filter that will remove particulate matter as small as 0.3 microns or larger, including volcanic ash,” said Negron. “HEPA filters can be effective for people who have problems with airborne allergens and irritants such as smoke and ash.”

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Now is the moment to make your list, check it twice, and get the perfect holiday gifts on their way to your house in plenty of time for your celebrations—with no worries about shipping delays or finding last minute presents.

With that in mind, House Beautiful Senior Shopping Editor Isis Briones compiled a few favorite things from HSN to delight everyone she’s getting gifts for—plus a bonus treat for herself to reward all that thoughtful Santa’s elf-ing.

Here’s what she added to her shopping cart while crossing names off her nice list (if you do cut it a little close, HSN guarantees anything you buy before December 12th will be guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas).

For Cooks and Bakers

Isis’s mom is a big baker, so the Kitchen-Aid Artisan Series 5-Quart mixer is a no-brainer. The powerful-yet-compact size is a great pick for any amateur pastry chefs in your life—with the added promise of future baked goods for you. That’s a win-win.

For Sound Nerds

For music buffs like Isis’s dad, Apple AirPods are a classic choice. The pro model has noise cancellation to block out background noise, soft rubber earbuds for comfort, and a sweat-proof design that’s great for running. The included accessories, like a case and charging stand, keep the earbuds safe and ready—and add a more personal touch to the gift.

For Pet Lovers

The Dyson Cool Link doubles as an air purifier and a fan, which means it can remove pet dander and irritants from the air while keeping furry friends cool, calm and at the optimal temperature in warmer months. It’s sure to be a hit with the dog and cat parents in your life.

For Secret Santas

If you know you’ll end up participating in a gift swap with your extended family or playing secret Santa to a coworker, friend, or neighbor—or maybe all of the above—stock up on self-care gifts that everyone can enjoy. Isis likes this cryo-roller, which can help users tame puffiness and look their best for holiday parties and all year round.

A festive scented candle and diffuser is also a safe bet, and this pinecone and berry-themed duo is ripe for immediate display at home. Lastly, a chunky throw pillow is a seasonless gift everyone from your boss to your sister-in-law will love. Still not sure? Check out HSN’s curated gift categories to find the perfect thing.

For Wine Lovers

If you’re like Isis, it’s impossible to do all that shopping without getting a little something for yourself. She and her boyfriend are planning to count down the days to Christmas with this clever wine advent calendar, which features twelve half-sized bottles of reds and whites designed for sampling with friends or turning a gift-wrapping session in front of the fire into a holiday party of its own. It’s a gift that will keep on giving for the vinophiles in your circle.

To make your gifting even more foolproof, HSN is currently offering extended holiday returns and free exchanges, along with new customer coupon of $20 off of $40 or more code HSN2022—see below for full terms and conditions.

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Clover by Jo with JoAnna Garcia Swisher Chunky Tassel Cotton Pillow

Vintage Wine Estates Wine Advent Calendar

Disclaimer: (Bose & Fitbit are excluded) Coupon HSN2022 can be used on only one item and can only be used once by its recipient and is valid for new HSN customers only. Customers must create an HSN account to redeem. This coupon is valid for $20 off your purchase of $40 or more from HSN.COM. Coupon number is non-transferable. Coupons must be applied when order is placed. Excludes shipping & handling, sales tax, and clearance items and can only be applied to the first shipment of Auto-Ship items. The use of this coupon may disqualify the order from inclusion in other promotional offers or discounts. Coupons cannot be applied to or combined with other coupons. Coupon is not valid for Arrow Sewing, charitable contributions, Dyson, gift cards, wines and alcohol, Janome, Samsung large appliances, selected footwear, the iRobot Roomba 880, Bose, Fitbit. We reserve the right to cancel orders when unexpected coupon system errors occur or in the case of abuse, misuse or fraud in connection with the coupon number. Offer is valid 12/15/2021 – 12/31/2022. Coupon Expires on 12/31/2022 at 11:59 PM ET.

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Letters alerting thousands of drivers to upcoming Clean Air Zone charges are being sent out this week.

The Early Notice Letters will be sent to 3,507 vehicle owners whose taxi, bus, coach or HGV does not meet CAZ emissions standards and will be required to pay a charge from 30 January 2023.
The vehicles were identified entering the Clean Air Zone – which covers most of Newcastle city centre as well as routes over the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges – during a four-week monitoring period in October.
As part of the monitoring, Clean Air Zone cameras identified 417,146 unique vehicles entering the zone, with the vast majority being compliant or exempt from charges. This includes vans, which are exempt until July 2023, and private cars which are not affected by the zone.
The owners of vehicles that were identified as liable to pay when charging starts will be sent letters this week to make them aware that they will be charged in future.
A total of 3,507 letters will be issued, with 2,291 going to vehicle owners in the North East.
The letters will also encourage people to find out about and apply for financial support towards the cost of upgrading to a cleaner vehicle with lower emissions that would not face CAZ charges.
Vehicle upgrade grants are available now and hundreds of applications have already been received.
Funding of up to £3,500 is available for taxi upgrades – or £4,000 for wheelchair accessible taxis – and up to £16,000 is available for a bus, coach or and HGV.
Non-compliant van owners will be able to get a grant of up to £4,500, although CAZ charges for vans have been delayed until July 2023.
All drivers are encouraged to apply for a grant as soon as possible, with temporary exemptions from having pay CAZ charges available for those who are in the process of applying for funding and upgrading their vehicle.
Applications for other local exemptions, including temporary exemptions for wheelchair accessible taxis and for residents and businesses based within the CAZ, can also be submitted now.
For more information about the Clean Air Zone, including how to check your vehicle and how to apply for a grant or an exemption, visit www.breathe-cleanair.com.
The Clean Air Zone is being introduced in response to a government order requiring action from Newcastle and Gateshead councils to improve air quality by tackling high roadside levels of pollution.
Pollution is known to be linked to a number of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer and breathing problems, including childhood asthma. 
Older people, children, those with existing health problems and people who spend a lot of time in vehicles are more likely to suffer the harmful effects of pollution.
 

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Report suggests Phoenix has some of the worst air quality in the US

We’re consistently under Ozone warnings and air quality warnings, the American Lung Association gives us an F for air quality, and we also have the 5th worst ozone in the U.S. FOX 10’s Krystal Ortiz looks into the reasons behind Phoenix’s air quality woes.

PHOENIX – While the Maricopa County Air Quality Department recently launched their winter campaign to keep the Valley’s air clean, air quality issues are a year-long battle.

People in Phoenix are familiar with the hazy bubble that tends to hang over the Valley, and each summer, Valley residents frequently see high ozone alert days. During the winter, Valley residents would see no-burn days.

Highlighting the air quality issue the Valley faces is a national report that suggests Phoenix has some of the worst air in the country.

Over at first Christian Church in Scottsdale, Reverend Jenny Wynn chats with her parishioners. For her, the location of the conversation, indoors, can sometimes be as important as the content of the conversation.

“I think about my breathing every day.”

Rev. Wynn has lived with asthma since she was 2 years old. It’s a condition that affects about 600,000 Arizonans.

A big agitator? Poor air quality.

“I’m very aware of that every day because it’ll send me into an asthma attack and if I’m not careful, I end up in the emergency room.”

Wynn checks the air quality forecast each morning. If there’s a chance of high ozone or pollutants, a change of plans is necessary.

“Say there is an outdoor rally or an event that’s happening in the community that my presence would be good at, I can’t go on those days. Because I can’t be outside for those extended periods. So it can limit my life, literally.”

In Arizona, the limitations, and frustration are frequent for asthma sufferers. In fact, the latest State of the Air report, issued earlier this year by the American Lung Association, suggests Phoenix leads the country when it comes to air quality issues.

“You know, not all the time you can see air pollution. And so it’s not always on the top of people’s mind that it can actually impact your health,” said Joanna Strother, Senior Director at the American Lung Association.

Strother says Maricopa County consistently receives failing grades for ozone and daily particle pollution.

A new report is issued every three years, with the latest report analyzing data between 2018 and 2020.

Nationally, the association ranks Phoenix 5th worst for ozone out of 221 metro areas monitored.

“Ozone pollution acts like a sunburn to the lungs. And so people might experience coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath. It certainly impacts our most vulnerable populations. So children, seniors, people that already have compromised lung issues,” explained Strother.

Ozone is most often an issue between April and September, during our hottest time of the year. Here’s why: Ozone is formed when sunlight and heat, two things we have plenty of in the Valley, interact with pollutants produced by vehicle and factory emissions.

Simple things, like idling a vehicle, drying paint, or pumping gas can create excess ozone.

In some ways, the cards are stacked against us: Phoenix is in a sunny, hot desert, and our population has been growing.

“In the Valley where we have lots of vehicles on our roadways, and so the transportation sector is one of the leading contributors to air pollution,” said Strother.

And as our world continues to warm, days with high levels of ozone are likely to increase.

“Among the three years in this year’s report were among the seven hottest years globally on record. So we know our temperatures are rising, and it’s harder to clean up.”

Phoenix also ranks 11th worst for daily particle pollution, also referred to as PM.

While ozone is invisible, we can often see the result of high-level particle pollution: a brown cloud of haze hanging over the Valley after a windy day, a wall of dust crossing county lines, or even wildfire smoke lofted overhead.

“What we look at in the State of the Air report is that particle pollution is so fine and lodges very deep down into the lungs. It can also cause coughing and wheezing asthma attacks, but also in severe cases can cause lung cancer and even premature death,” said Strother.

Again, climate plays a role: wildfires across the west contribute to our problems, and as long-term drought continues to worsen, so does wildfire season.

Over at the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, they’re hoping continued efforts to improve our air will bring passing grades in future reports.

“I think it is possible. Our goal is to bring as much awareness as possible and make it a habit for all of us in Maricopa County to help reduce air pollution.”

According to the department’s communication officer, Ari Halpert, that means convincing the public to make small changes.

“Right now our goal is to now focus more on outreach for the public because it does take individual habits to make a collective solution.”

For instance, Halpert says air quality alerts aren’t just a warning for at-risk populations to stay indoors. They’re also a request for you, the public, to do your part.

“The same way we opt to recycle a plastic bottle, you can opt to fuel after dark, telework, avoid the drive through that one day, if you see it’s a high pollution advisory then that’s a good day to say, okay, I’ll change this habit.”

The department runs programs like “Commit to one day,” which aims to curb vehicle emissions by asking people to use public transit, carpool, or telework once a week. They also offer cash vouchers for swaps from gas lawn mowers to electric or battery powered mowers in hopes to limit ozone production.

And to combat particle pollution, the fireplace retrofit program gives residents the ability to replace wood burning fireplaces with natural gas log sets.

The efforts have worked.

“In the past 30 years, air quality has actually improved significantly because of increased regulation and awareness to the public. Our outreach programs, education, all of that.”

But it’s not just individual changes. Legislation like the Clean Air Act have made a large dent in air quality issues across the country.

To ensure compliance with EPA guidelines, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department inspects businesses and enforces code throughout the year.

“We currently have pretty strict, or very strict, rules and regulations for businesses. We’re one of the most strict here in Maricopa County when it comes to pollution mainly because of our location, our population, all of that makes it so we have to be strict with our businesses,” said Halpert.

Even with strict rules and regulations, the Phoenix area still fails to meet EPA requirements for ozone.

Just this September, the EPA reclassified the region’s level of failure as “moderate nonattainment,” which tightens regulations on Maricopa County drivers and businesses.

In fact, it’s likely the county could shift into “serious nonattainment” by 2024, meaning even more strict and costly regulations.

“This means businesses and industries that would want to come here and create jobs, well the permits are stricter, because we have to apply higher and stricter and more advanced engineering controls—so those businesses may opt to not come to a Maricopa County and go somewhere else where they’re in attainment and it’s not as strict.”

So what is the city of Phoenix doing to combat our air quality problem?

Last October, a climate action plan was approved, with an entire section devoted to clean air goals. The plan includes expanding public transit, increasing air pollution modeling, and developing new policies and programs by 2025.

By 2050, the plan aims for 90% or more of the days in a year to be of good or excellent air quality.

A large feat, as we currently sit at only 70-80% of days, depending on the year.

To help get there, the city council approved the transportation electrification plan. The goal is to have 280,000 EVs on the road by 2030, beginning with electrifying the city’s own fleet.

Halpert calls it, “setting an example.”

“We believe we should start ourselves, and step into the future and reduce our emissions, starting with us.”

And for Rev. Wynn, that’s a start.

“I’m an optimist at heart. And I like to see the good in people. So while I get frustrated, I know there’s so much more that we can do and we can be hopeful about.”

She hopes people play closer attention to air quality alerts, and take more individual actions to improve our air quality. Not just for her health, but for generations to come.

“We’re doing this for our future children. We want our children to be safe, and have healthy environments. We want people to be outdoors and we want to take care of this planet. I mean it’s the only thing we’ve got, and we’ve been called to be stewards of it. And there’s going to be a point where it gets so bad, it’s not just going to affect me, it’s going to affect everybody’s lungs. So, we gotta stop that from happening.”

Maricopa County Air Quality Department: https://cleanairmakemore.com/our-air

Maricopa County Air Quality Department Fireplace Retrofit Program – https://cleanairmakemore.com/fireplace-retrofit-program

Phoenix Climate Action Plan (See pages 119- 127) – https://www.phoenix.gov/oepsite/Documents/2021ClimateActionPlanEnglish.pdf 

Arizona State of the Air report – https://www.lung.org/research/sota/city-rankings/states/arizona 

Clean Air Act – https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-air-act

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Center City is poised to become home to a Delaware-founded climate-conscious startup that recently raised funding to grow its team.

Carbon Reform, founded by Jo Norris and Nick Martin, is the maker of a modular carbon capture device for commercial buildings. The device removes indoor carbon buildup that results when many people are in an indoor space breathing the same air, even if it’s ventilated.

The company’s modular retrofit device, called the Carbon Capsule, removes CO2 and other contaminants from indoor air. The device mixes air purification techniques with permanent carbon capture technology. The 2020-founded company — which Technical.ly named one of its 2022 RealLIST Startups in Delaware — previously raised a friends and family round and participated in the summer 2022 cohort of StartOut’s Growth Lab accelerator.

And this week, it announced it had closed a $3 million seed round led by Azolla Ventures, a climate tech VC fund. Virya LLC, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Plug and Play Ventures, Gaingels and Preston Schell also participated.

“Carbon Reform’s modular carbon capture system is a game-changer,” said Amy Duffuor, general partner at Azolla Ventures, in a statement. “It retrofits into existing HVAC infrastructure to scrub CO2 from air, allowing carbon capture and sequestration in one device, alongside energy savings and indoor air quality improvement. We’re looking forward to supporting the Carbon Reform team during their next stage of growth.”

Norris told Technical.ly in an email that the company’s seven-person team (five full-timers and two part-timers) are currently located at the Delaware Innovation Space in Wilmington and NextFab in Philly as they wait for a full buildout space in Center City. The space will include dedicated lab space, machining, assembly and office space to accommodate a growing team.

“More than half our team is based there, and it’s nice to be centrally located for recruiting and customer engagement,” Norris said of Philadelphia. “We do intend to maintain our Delaware roots and connections, but the Philly location was attractive for our next phase of growth.”

And hiring is top of mind with the seed round, as they’re adding two senior roles and up to five other roles within the year, Norris said. The rest of the funding will be focused on IP portfolio and facilities, plus building and installing the company’s first two full-scale pilots in buildings.

About six months into their 18-month seed timeline, they’ll be looking at commercialization and raising a Series A.

“As a women-led and LGBT-owned enterprise, we’re grateful and refreshed to have the support of investors who not only believe strongly in our climate and health mission, but also embody the fundamental values we have as founders around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, at every level of our organization,” Norris said in a statement. “The security we feel in this support provides an invaluable framework for the groundbreaking work we are setting out to do.”

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VOG is created when volcanic gases (primarily oxides of sulfur) react with sunlight, oxygen, and moisture. The result includes sulfuric acid and other sulfates. VOG is made up of a mixture of gases and aerosols which makes it
difficult to study and incredibly dangerous.

Holbrook, New York – November 30, 2022 – The recent eruption at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Volcano has created a health emergency for quite a large adjacent area. Authorities are warning people to stay indoors with air conditioners and/or air purification equipment running full time. 

Volcanoes emit what is called “VOG” and contains chemicals that can damage the environment and the health of humans, animals and plant life. Most of the aerosols are very acidic. In addition, their size is so small that those particles can remain deep in bronchial tissues and damage lungs and impair function. Headaches, watery eyes, sore throat, breathing difficulties (including inducing asthma attacks), flu-like symptoms and general lethargy are commonly reported. These effects are especially pronounced in children, the elderly and in people with respiratory conditions. 

Fortunately, for more than two decades, Airgle has helped combat air quality concerns as it relates to volcanic eruptions. Airgle systems possess an extremely high-grade of organic, coconut-shell based activated carbon. Airgle’s activated carbon is a granulated charcoal, which “adsorbs” chemicals and gases from the air. With each pass of air drawn through one of Airgle’s air purifiers, gaseous chemical contaminants are effectively removed from the air. 

Additionally, Airgle purifiers also utilize a cleanroom-grade cHEPA filter. This stage is critical for the removal of the fine “ash” particulates from the air, which also arise during volcanic activity. Lastly, Airgle’s patented Titanium Pro UV Module also works to neutralize chemicals and gases from the air. 

Authorities have cautioned residents to be aware of: 

• eye, nose, throat, and/or skin irritation
• coughing and/or phlegm
• chest tightness and/or shortness of breath
• increased susceptibility to respiratory ailments
• some people also report fatigue and/or dizziness 

While outdoor air quality is most difficult to control, indoor air quality can easily be established at an incredibly high standard, using top-tier technology within air purification systems. Airgle Corp, a global leader in the medical-grade air purification industry, has been meeting the challenge.   

Since 1999, Airgle Corp. has been an industry leader with worldwide distribution of professional-grade air purification systems, both stand alone and HVAC compatible. Airgle’s air purification solutions are engineered to combat airborne pathogens (including CoV-2), ultra-fine particulates and VOCs in all indoor settings. 

Airgle air purifiers exceed indoor air quality standards. Many airborne pathogens have very slow precipitation rates, so they remain in the air for many hours. The less time a pathogen remains in the air, the lower the chance of cross-infection. Airgle recommends achieving 5 Air Changes per Hour, which is easily accomplished by their full sized systems. 

Airgle air purification systems have earned many certifications and have been ranked with the highest, CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) by AHAM. Airgle’s performance and specifications have been validated by a number of independent testing agencies and laboratories. Airgle sets a new standard for professional-grade air purification. 

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AHAM Certified (CADR ranked)
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Smart Radar System, a Korean company specializing in developing high-resolution 4D imaging radar with global competitiveness, has been named in the CES 2023 Innovation Award list. 

The company’s “Smart Guard Solution” was selected for the CES 2023 Innovation Awards, produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®. The awards are given at an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 28 consumer technology product categories.

Smart Guard is Smart Radar System’s world-first mmWave plug-and-play safety guard package that serves as an industrial and infrastructure safety guard with easy installation for all users. It improves the safety of heavy/special vehicles’ working conditions by detecting obstacles around them. The technology minimizes blind spots owing to its wide coverage and long detection range, even in challenging environments filled with thick dust, dirt, splashing mud, fog, rain, snow, glares, and no/low light. Anyone can easily install this innovative solution to protect themselves and others from accidents.

Smart Guard is Smart Radar System’s world-first mmWave plug-and-play safety guard package

Customers’ recognition for quality technology and mass production

Along with Samsung Electronics, LG Innotek, Hyundai Mobis, and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Smart Radar System was also honored as one of the ‘2022 Top 19 Technology Performances’ with the “AI 4D Imaging Radar Sensor Safety Management Solution” of 2022 announced by NAEK(the National Academy of Engineering of Korea).

Smart Radar, recognized at the awards, can detect human postures: standing, sitting and lying down of up to 5 people in a 7m x 7m area. It also can measure vital signs, including breathing and pulse, at an accuracy level similar to that of an Apple watch. It has many benefits for healthcare workers, who can be alerted when fall accidents are detected of patients or the elderly in remote rooms/bedsides without violating privacy. Embedded AI (machine learning algorithm) can distinguish people from a cooling fan or an air purifier, minimizing false alarms, which helps users’ concerns and resource management. 

This solution has been available to consumers since October 2022 with LG U+ Smart Radar solution. It is another world-first mmWave plug-and-play safety monitoring solution with a Telco(telecommunication company). LG U+ organized a radar-services dedicated squad (called Smart Radar Biz Squad) that proactively commercialized the service with Smart Radar System’s technology that no other Telco competitors initiated. 

Smart Radar System will participate in CES 2023 to introduce all these products and solutions in detail with an extended booth in the new LVCC West Hall #3553. CES 2023 will be held in Las Vegas from January 5th to 8th.

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Christina Hall is trading the California coast for a Tennessee farm in Christina in the Country. The designer is expanding her business across the country in the Christina on the Coast spinoff that is set to premiere on Thursday, January 12 at 8 p.m. ET on HGTV.

“My new favorite project EVER,” Hall posted on Instagram. “I have fallen in love with Tennessee and it truly has become our home away from home. We’re enjoying all the perks of living in the country—the privacy, clean air, nature and clear night sky. And having the opportunity to grow my design business both here and in California is a dream come true.”

The first episode of the season will spotlight Hall and her team, which includes fellow designer and project manager James Bender, turning an outdated home into a modern stunner. Hall will be joined by her husband Josh and the first client of the season happens to be his sister.

“Co-Producing this show with my husband has been so fun and we are very proud of it! We have an amazing team both in California and Tennessee and I am grateful for all the teamwork that has gone into making both shows happen simultaneously,” Hall said. “I know you all will love this show as much as we do and fall in love with the South!”

Throughout the first six-episode season, Hall will help couples blend their differing styles and deliver contemporary kitchens, spa-like bathrooms and customized living spaces that meet everyone’s needs.

When it’s time to relax, Hall and her family will explore all the Nashville area has to offer, including horseback riding, line dancing, berry picking and an alpaca farm. They’ll also add a special spot to their own property when Josh builds a chicken coop.

Christina in the Country is produced by Balthazar Entertainment in association with Glass Entertainment Group and Unbroken Productions.

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Montgomery County Councilmembers passed on final reading a bill that requires all new construction as of Dec. 31, 2026 be electric without gas powered equipment. The goal is to eliminate the use of fossil fuels and bring the county closer to its climate change goals.

“I see this as a transformative paradigm shift with a road map. I think we cannot just sit back and think that climate change is not a thing,” said Councilmember Nancy Navarro during Tuesday’s council session.

Unanimously approving its Comprehensive Decarbonization Bill was one of the council’s last acts of the year. The members called it a strong push to ensuring that the county generates more green electricity and less gas-burning electricity.

Councilmember Tom Hucker, who is exiting the board, called it “an unprecedented commitment,” declaring that it should be known, “It is this council that funded its climate action plan.” He added, “I think this is a great bookend to the end of this term.”

Councilmember Andrew Friedson called the bill “a positive step forward in meeting our climate goals,” adding, “Ultimately we need a greener grid.”

While noting that the bill only addressed new construction, Councilmember Hans Riemer stressed the need to create cleaner residential buildings. “There are hundreds of children today who have asthma that would not have it” if they lived in buildings that didn’t rely on fossil fuels, he said.

“Fully electric buildings are less costly to operate over the life cycle of the building and healthier for indoor air quality since they do not produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide as byproducts, pollutants that have been shown to contribute to asthma in children and disproportionately affect communities of color,” said Riemer, who introduced the bill.

“Montgomery County will now be a national leader in the push for electrification as a solution for climate change,” he said.

According to Council Vice President Evan Glass, 52% of the county’s emissions come from buildings and another 42% arise from transportation. “With this passage, we are going to start bending the curve,” he said.

The county’s climate action plan calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.

The bill exempts emergency backup systems and certain uses including manufacturing, crematories, life sciences and commercial kitchens. Income-restricted housing and schools have an extended timeline. 

Construction on income-restricted residential units, residential buildings with four or more stories and public and private school have until Dec. 31, 2027 to comply.

The Council voted unanimously today to pass Bill 13-22, which will require the County Executive to issue all-electric building standards for new construction by Dec. 31, 2026. 👀➡️Learn more: https://t.co/HB8zMsw3Ww. pic.twitter.com/Qk1sls7mkV

— Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) November 29, 2022

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