The many benefits of houseplants | News
The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-resistant furniture and even cook in lavish kitchens in their backyards. In addition, indoor three-season rooms full of bright, open windows that showcase outdoor vistas challenge the boundaries between outside and inside. For those […]
The importance of indoor air quality for prospective residents of senior living – Marketplace Columns
The importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in senior living and care has received a lot of attention over the past few years. Even before the pandemic, owners and operators were beginning to take notice of the effect that air quality can have on senior living residents. Although IAQ affects everyone, research shows that older […]
Two Virginia tribes to receive around $1 million each in COVID funding
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced that two of Virginia’s federally recognized Native American tribes would be receiving more than $2 million in federal funding to aid their COVID-19 response. According to a release from the senators, the Chickahominy Eastern Division is set to receive $1.01 million to make […]
Unit 5 to eliminate late start days in favor of half days | Local Education
NORMAL — Late start days may soon be a thing of the past for McLean County Unit 5 schools. Assistant Superintendent Michelle Lamboley presented a proposal to the school board Wednesday night that would replace 12 late start days with seven half days for student attendance. “We know that right now our staff are not getting […]
How does inversion affect indoor air quality?
UTAH (ABC4) – We all know just how bad the inversion has been the last few days. It has prompted many of us to stay inside thanks to all of the pollution just lingering near the valley floors. But is our indoor air quality any better? “It’s not just one straightforward answer, because if you […]
Radon, second leading cause of lung cancer, is found at high levels in ¼ of Rhode Island homes, much higher than the national average
The American Lung Association encourages everyone to test their homes during National Radon Action Month By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: [email protected] PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – January is National Radon Action Month, and the American Lung Association wants you to know how you can protect yourself and your family from this naturally occurring […]
Officials mull possible $22M renovations or replacing Long Lots
WESTPORT — School officials are looking at possibly spending at least $22 million to renovate Long Lots Elementary School or replacing the school entirely after a recent report presented to the Board of Education. Colliers Project Leaders conducted a study to analyze various problems at the school, reporting renovations could cost $22 million, if not […]
Panasonic launches latest nanoeX-enhanced Air Purifier for clean air in your home
With Panasonic’s nanoe-X technology helping inhibit bacteria and viruses within your home, for “total peace of mind,” Panasonic’s new floor-standing Air Purifier filters unwanted pollutants coming into the home and reduces unwanted contaminants lingering inside to provide “optimal indoor air quality.” Panasonic launches latest nanoeX-enhanced Air Purifier for clean air in your homeWith the average […]
Olympia Sets Out to Electrify City Owned Buildings
Submitted by Thurston Climate Action Team In a business meeting on Tuesday, January 18, the Olympia City Council finalized the resolution they passed by unanimous vote on January 11 to accelerate the transition of building throughout the city to all-electric power and heat. The resolution acknowledges the severity of the climate crisis stating, “climate change […]
Here is a rundown of Youngkin’s executive order on school mask mandate
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s first full week in office has been highlighted by controversy surrounding one of the 11 executive orders he signed immediately after being sworn in Jan. 15. Executive Order 2, or EO2 as it is being referred to, essentially states that as of Jan. 24, the emergency order issued by Youngkin’s predecessor Ralph […]