B.C. government gets a failing grade from safe schools coalition
Vancouver parent Kyenta Martins is deeply concerned about the prospect of her two children and hundreds of thousands of others returning to school on Monday (January 10) in the midst of a massive increase in COVID-19 infections. A trained librarian, she has spent a tremendous amount of time learning how COVID-19 is transmitted. “I’m used […]
Tackling Employee Turnover With ‘Tools of the Trade’
As businesses rebound from the pandemic, many are experiencing the effects of the “Great Resignation,” named after the trend of workers leaving jobs for better opportunities or retirement. According to a McKinsey survey, 40% of employees are at least somewhat likely to leave their job by March 2022. With many industries like commercial cleaning, hospitality, […]
How state leaders can advance climate-resilient schools now
Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource Paradise Elementary was one of nearly 19,000 structures destroyed in the November 2018 Camp Fire. Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource Paradise Elementary was one of nearly 19,000 structures destroyed in the November 2018 Camp Fire. Jonathan Klein and Lisa Patel January 4, 2022 After several years of ongoing disruption from […]
Houseplants: The ‘great’ indoor plants to keep in the bedroom – ‘very easy to care for’
Houseplants have grown in popularity in recent years, with them providing benefits such as purifying the air and brightening up a dull space. While some indoor plants will be tolerable to any location in the home, others are more suitable to specific rooms, such as the kitchen or bathroom. One expert has shared the top […]
7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022 • Hotel Designs
SB Architects has released insights into the most significant influences that informed design in 2021, and what trends will pick up even more momentum this year. “During 2021, when the concept of ‘home’ became synonymous with home office, gym, entertainment centre, and space to retreat and relax, we saw the growing importance of incorporating flexibility […]
Advocates Want More Climate Action in 2022 WA Legislature / Public News Service
Washington state lawmakers meet in Olympia starting next week for the 2022 legislative session. Groups working on the issue of climate change see it as another chance for the state to take action. Kelly Hall, Washington director of Climate Solutions, said the Legislature has made progress in recent years – including committing the state to […]
3 Strategies That Contribute To Occupant Health
Contributed By Brian Miller, business support specialist at milliCare Floor & Textile Care The pandemic has brought an increased focus on wellness and safety. People want to know that the buildings they inhabit are healthy places to be. In response, facility executives are relying more and more on building health audits to show occupants they take […]
SCE encourages sustainability in 2022
Driving an electric vehicle can help improve air quality and save money. | Unsplash/CHUTTERSNAP With the new year approaching, Southern California Edison would like to encourage everyone to make clean air and sustainability a priority in 2022. From planting a tree to switching to an electric vehicle – there are countless ways your New Year’s […]
As Seasons Change, AirNow Provides Furnace Repairs
Winter nights in Montgomery, Alabama, can sometimes be quite cold. When the cold air strikes, having a heating system to stay warm is essential. Unfortunately, these units can begin to exhibit problems. When heating issues arise, homeowners need to be ready to call professionals for Furnace Repair. With prompt repairs, homes will stay warm and […]
From COVID control to chaos – what now for Australia? Two pathways lie before us
Australia has swung from one extreme in pandemic control to the other – having great control of COVID, to now having the world’s highest rise in daily cases. Across the country (except for Western Australia), COVID cases are exploding. True case numbers are much higher than official reports, as many sick people cannot even get […]