Fayetteville development receives state’s first ‘Fitwel’ certification
Image: Courtesy, Southyard A Fayetteville development has received the state’s first three-star Fitwel rating for its design. According to a press release issued last week, Specialized Real Estate’s South Yard Development received the certification for its South Yard Development, now under construction at 404 W Streamside Bnd. Fitwel was created by the U.S. Centers for […]
Household air pollution from solid fuel use as a dose-dependent risk factor for cognitive impairment in northern China
Study setting Our study took place in 14 villages located in peri-urban Beijing (Pinggu County: N40°8′, E117°6′) and Shanxi (Yu County: N38°05′, E113°24′) provinces, representing lower-income areas with energy use practices that are characteristic of northern China. Household use of highly-polluting biomass- and coal-fuelled stoves for cooking and space-heating was common18,28. More information about the […]
The best air purifiers to remove dust and allergens from your home
Allergy season is here. For some people, it is always here. While common allergens such as pollen and grass do affect people seasonally, allergens such as household dust can cause discomfort year-round. Stagnant indoor air can make those allergies even worse. An air purifier can help relieve allergy symptoms, whether they’re seasonal or perennial. Instead […]
Spire’s $100,000 gift helps expand Children’s Mercy ‘Healthy Homes Program’ in Kansas City area
As program’s first corporate donor, Spire helps expand home health assessments and repairs to improve region’s health KANSAS CITY, Mo. , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A new grant from Spire will allow Children’s Mercy Kansas City to expand their “Healthy Homes Program” to improve the health and safety of families through mitigation measures, while […]
New Type UV Light Is Potential Game Changer That Could Prevent Next Pandemic – CBS Miami
MIAMI (CBS) – We know the risk of COVID transmission is much less outside. Now researchers at Columbia University are trying out a new kind of ultraviolet light called far-UVC that could make indoor air as safe as outdoors. As dental students practice on mannequins at the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University, a […]
Are Gas Stoves Bad for Your Health?
Photo: stavklem (Shutterstock) I’ve always cooked on gas ranges. I grew up in a house with a gas stove, I have one in my current house, and I remember the electric-only apartments of my young adulthood with disgust. I will complain about them at length, don’t get me started. But evidence has been mounting that […]
The Green Cities Company Releases Annual ESG Impact Report
PORTLAND, Ore., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Green Cities Company (Green Cities or the Firm), an investment management firm pioneering environmental and social responsibility in the real estate sector, today announced the publishing of its annual Environmental and Community Impact Report (the Impact Report). As the Firm continues to develop industry-leading, value-driving Environmental, Social, […]
Breathe easier indoors with hypo-allergenic carpet from House of Broadloom
Add a soft touch to your home with a new kind of carpet that is sustainable, attractive and simple When you suffer from seasonal allergies, the outside world can feel like a battlefield. From the first tree pollen in early spring to the last of the ragweed in late summer and fall, life can seem […]
Evaluation of air quality in indoor and outdoor environments: Impact of anti-COVID-19 measures
This article was originally published here Sci Total Environ. 2022 Apr 30:155611. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155611. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This study monitors the presence of 88 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (semi-VOCs) at the gas phase of seven indoor settings in a school in the city of Tarragona, Spain, and five outdoor […]
Ventilation reduces indoor pollution levels except for NO2, study finds
New research has found that mechanical ventilation systems significantly reduce the levels of particulate matter, carbon dioxide and monoxide, and formaldehyde from indoor air, reducing the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular illness. The study from the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) and Enterprise Community Partners concludes that mechanical ventilation could save thousands of lives […]