$6.9 million for international research collaborations in human health

$6.9 million for international research collaborations in human health

Studies of indoor air quality and its impact on health in Australian homes and schools are among international research collaborations funded by the Australian Government. The University of Queensland will lead studies of Australian homes to establish a better understanding of indoor air quality, identifying chemicals, their sources and strategies to promote healthier homes, as […]

Air District to Provide Clean Air Centers With New Funding

Air District to Provide Clean Air Centers With New Funding

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The Clean Air Centers Pilot Program was established by AB 836 (Wicks) and provides the Valley Air District $750,000 in funding to create a network of clean air centers to provide vulnerable populations a respite from wildfires and other smoke events. The program will pay public or private organizations up to 100% […]

Kaye Lifestyle Homes offering improved air quality systems

Kaye Lifestyle Homes offering improved air quality systems

Antigua by Kaye Lifestyle Homes is a 3,142 square foot, 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom plus den model featuring innovative building measures designed to improve indoor air quality. MONICA KASMINSKI / COURTESY PHOTO Homebuyers can breathe easier thanks to Kaye Lifestyle Homes new indoor air quality systems and its commitment to conservation. “Building homes that contribute to the […]

Nelson has third worst air quality in Canada – Nelson Star

Nelson has third worst air quality in Canada – Nelson Star

Kootenay Lake seen from the Nelson bridge on Sept. 3. Photo: Bill Metcalfe Nelson has third worst air quality in Canada Eight out of the top ten most air-polluted cities in Canada on Sept. 3 are in the Kootenays The Kootenays have the worst air quality in the country this weekend. IQAir, which measures air […]

Russell Wilson to Partner with Carrier to Introduce Solutions for Healthy and Sustainable Indoor Environments

Russell Wilson to Partner with Carrier to Introduce Solutions for Healthy and Sustainable Indoor Environments

New partnership will focus on Carrier’s Abound Ventures™, co-founded by Wilson, and line of air purifiers to sustainably improve indoor air quality PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NFL Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson is partnering with Carrier Global Corporation ( NYSE:CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and […]

17 states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate

17 states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state’s strictest-in-the nation new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035. Under the Clean Air Act, states must abide by the federal […]

Severe Weather – KXLY

Severe Weather – KXLY

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an airquality alert for Beaverhead, Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral,Missoula, Ravalli, and Sanders counties in effect until 8 AM9/5/2022. This alert will be updated again at 8 AM 9/5/2022. An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trendingupwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National […]

Poor air quality expected in Benton County | Air-quality

Poor air quality expected in Benton County | Air-quality

BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — The Benton County Clean Air Agency is warning people of extreme air quality levels in the area over Labor Day weekend after numerous wildfires. The Air Quality Index is forecasting Moderate levels through the weekend and into the following week.  Pollutants are being measured as smaller than 2.5 microns. Wind forecasts should […]

Police: Bucknell employee used school credit card for $26,000 in personal goods | News

Police: Bucknell employee used school credit card for $26,000 in personal goods | News

LEWISBURG — A Bucknell University employee used a university credit card to make more than $26,000 in personal charges, according to police. According to court documents, police charged Tonya Marie Struble, 39, of Route 304 in Mifflinburg with making $26,085 in unauthorized purchases. . Struble’s job title at Bucknell was office assistant in the Facilities […]