Report: Energy efficiency, air quality improvements needed in Greene County buildings | Local News
Greene County commissioners presented a report Thursday from a facility management company indicating various county-owned buildings are in need of improvements in energy efficiency and air quality. Commissioner Mike Belding said ABM Industries Inc., which is headquartered in New York, has conducted an extensive survey of the buildings – including the county office building, the […]
Your home’s air quality may be worse than your local office building
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A home should be a safe haven, but new research suggests the very air people breathe in their apartments and houses may be inflicting serious damage. Scientists from Texas A&M University say air quality inside domestic homes may actually be worse than within office buildings. Study authors investigated indoor air quality and […]
Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Jan. 4, 2022 – Marin Independent Journal
Stop wasting time, build desalination plant I am writing in regard to a Marin Voice commentary by Monty Schmitt of the Marin Municipal Water District board (“Water district board member lays out plan to build 3-year supply,” Jan. 17). He focused on creating a resolution, establishing a committee and informing the public. To me, it […]
MrCool DIY HVAC System Review
The Takeaway: You don’t need to be an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) professional to install a ductless heating and cooling system. MrCool developed a DIY system where each component comes pre-charged with refrigerant, which is released once everything is connected, eliminating the need for technician to set up the unit. So, with minimal […]
Dyson Smart Purifier Humidify + Cool Formaldehyde purifies, humidifies, and fans air » Gadget Flow
Freshen indoor air with the Dyson Smart Purifier Humidify + Cool Formaldehyde. This sleek gadget purifies, humidifies, and fans your home’s air. That way, your interior always feels and smells fresh. In fact, its integrated sensors monitor the air continuously, detecting pollutants on a molecular level. This allows it to capture gases and tiny particles. […]
Vermont Again Adds New PCB Guidance Ahead of Testing in Schools
Last year, lawmakers passed Act 74, which allocates $4.5 million to test for PCBs in every Vermont school constructed or renovated before 1980. The legislation gives the Department of Environmental Conservation the authority to require action when elevated levels of PCBs are found, but does not provide any money to fund that action. The state […]
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UC San Diego Celebrates 20th Annual Black History Month
This February marks UC San Diego’s 20th annual Black History Month celebration. Throughout the month, we recognize the important contributions of our Black students, staff and faculty and invite the entire campus community to join in a series of events that center on the theme of “Black Health and Wellness: UC San Diego Honors Medical […]
Older Vermont schools to begin testing this spring for PCBs
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Older Vermont schools are going to be tested starting this spring for the presence of a harmful group of chemicals commonly used in building materials and electrical equipment before 1980, state officials said. If levels of polychlorinated biphenyls or PCBs are detected at or above school action levels, the schools will […]
A simple and reliable solution to monitoring indoor air quality Envirotech Online
Substandard indoor air quality (IAQ) can cause both immediate and long-term adverse effects on health. Accurately monitoring air quality enables you to take action to reduce health problems caused by poor IAQ. Poor IAQ causes immediate symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, although these effects are usually short-term and […]