Toyota’s Push for Hydrogen Fuel Cells Over Electric Batteries
When Toyota unveiled the Prius in 1997, the automaker effectively brought hybrid-electric vehicles to the mainstream. Since then, they’ve continued to be a champion of alternative fuels and a more sustainable future for transportation. But now Toyota has said it’s ready to move from HEVs to hydrogen fuel-cell technology. More importantly, it says its data […]
Abandoned Battaglia Demolition building to be demolished Monday morning
Neighbors have been pushing for demolition for years but nothing has been done with the vacant site. BUFFALO, N.Y. — After years of fighting, residents living in Buffalo’s Seneca-Babcock neighborhood are one step closer to the end of an era as the city is set to finally demolish the long-standing Battaglia Demolition building early Monday […]
Carbon Disulfide and Potential Occupational Exposure Risks …
The IAQ Video Network releases another educational production about an important environmental, health and safety (EHS) topic. Phoenix, AZ, August 7th, 2022 — The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses carbon disulfide and potential exposure risks in the workplace. “Carbon […]
Power outage in Hamilton affecting almost 350 homes and businesses during heat event
Preferred Region How does this work? By Samantha Lawson Published August 7, 2022 at 12:38 pm Homes and businesses in Hamilton along a portion of Barton St. East are without power this afternoon as a heat warning remains present for the city. Alectra Utilities reports a limited power outage affecting approximately 345 customers in the […]
‘There are no safe levels of pollution’: an interview with wildfire researcher Sam Heft-Neal | Climate crisis
As the climate crisis brings drought and dried-out landscapes, wildfires in the US west are spreading smoky air to millions of people, even those who live far from where the fires burn. The problem is becoming so pronounced that some television weather forecasters in California now include “smoke casts” in their reports, displaying models that […]
Wildfire smoke brings potential health hazards
GREAT FALLS — Where there is fire, there is often an abundance of smoke during wildfire season. While the blowing embers and charred ground can create problems of their own, the hazards that come along with wildfire smoke can be far-reaching. Dr. Ted Myatt, a senior environmental scientist with Environmental Health and Engineering, Inc., explains the first […]
A decade after the Richmond refinery explosion protesters march to end fossil fuel dependence
Ten years ago, an explosion and fire at the Richmond Chevron refinery poured black smoke and rained acrid chemicals across the East Bay city, sending thousands to hospitals gasping for air. At the time, the tragedy dominated the airwaves. Today, the event is a footnote of Bay Area history. But on Saturday a group of […]
4-Stage True HEPA Air Purifier
Air purification technology is being implemented into many homes as consumers seek to optimize indoor air quality, so the Winix AM90 4-Stage True HEPA Air Purifier is engineered to easily handle needs. The air purifier is equipped with AHAM-Verified technology that’s rated to handle living spaces up to 1,470-square-feet in size and clean the air […]
Study Underscores That Exposure to Air Pollution Harms Brain Development in the Very Young
For years, researchers have known that air pollution can worsen such respiratory conditions as asthma in children. But a recently released study has shed new light on how exposure to airborne pollutants can also affect the developing brains of the very young. Researchers have found that toddlers exposed to particulate matter score lower on IQ […]
How Much Does a Fully Loaded 2022 Infiniti QX60 Cost?
The 2022 Infiniti QX60 is one of the most family-friendly luxury SUVs out there. It has impeccable safety scores, a refined exterior, and a comfortable and high-end interior. If you’re looking for an all-around really nice premium SUV, you can’t go wrong with the 2022 Infiniti QX60. So how much will you pay for it, […]