PFAS, climate change, mining and hazardous waste: 2022 will be another critical year for the environment in North Carolina
On Twitter, Kathie Dello, the state climatologist, noted the unprecedented temperatures on Jan. 1. On the first day of 2022, the neighbors’ air conditioners were running. The temperature at Raleigh-Durham International Airport hit 78 degrees, a record for the date; at 1:51 p.m. the high humidity even produced a heat index of 79. A heat […]
More than 100,000 people in the US are currently hospitalized with Covid-19, data shows
The Chicago Teachers Union is planning to convene an emergency meeting to vote on whether its teachers would move strictly to virtual teaching amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, according to a union official, setting up a potential lockout with the school district. Chicago Public Schools, the third largest school district in the country, resumed […]
Carrier Shows HVAC Innovations For Sustainable Buildings
US-headquartered Carrier – a high-tech player in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration solutions sectors – brought together more than 50 leading heating and air conditioning consultants and engineers for its Technology for the Future forum, where the company outlined its latest HVAC solutions backed by digital controls and servicing. Carrier, which operates in the UAE […]
2022 Residential Air Purifiers For Dust Mites Air Quality Device Report Launched
Think Air Purifiers has launched a new report discussing the most effective ways to prevent dust mites. These creatures are common across America, and can cause allergic reactions when they’re present in the home. Saint Paul, United States – January 4, 2022 — The latest report is part of the company’s focus on customer […]
Are You Ready for the Challenges of 2022?
The new year presents many challenges, several of which look similar to the ones of the past two years. But this year, there’s more hope that this year will be better than the last. Where did 2021 go? It is amazing how fast last year flew by — maybe it seemed extra quick compared to […]
Study shows Omicron variant took over fast, but patients are not as sick as with previous variants
The Chicago Teachers Union is planning to convene an emergency meeting to vote on whether its teachers would move strictly to virtual teaching amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, according to a union official, setting up a potential lockout with the school district. Chicago Public Schools, the third largest school district in the country, resumed […]
Keep or Purge | Pro Builder
Around this time every year (well, most years), I dedicate myself to purging stuff I no longer use, wear, or need. My general motto is, for every gift I receive for the holidays or otherwise, something I already have needs to go—ideally in the recycling or donation bin. The goal is to at least maintain […]
Tuberculosis Case Reported at Sycuan Casino | News
A person at Sycuan Casino was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed patrons and employees, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. The dates of exposure were from April 1, 2021 to December 9, 2021. HHSA is working with Sycuan Casino officials to notify those who were potentially […]
SPACE HEATER SAFETY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS TEMPERATURES FALL | KMMO
While there are many great benefits to the conveniences of space heaters, residents are urged to err on the side of caution when thinking about thawing their toes under their desk. A news release says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that more than 25,000 residential fires every year are linked to the use […]
If Sitting Is The New Smoking, Here’s What I’m Doing To Quit
Smoking cigarettes is something that people have been trying to quit for sometime now. I can remember , back in the seventies, my dad stopping cold turkey. Like him, many people have tried to stop because of the health risks involved. But now, a new health risk is putting us at risk. It’s the way […]