Do House Plants Really Purify Air and Reduce Indoor Pollution?
Indoor spaces such as homes and offices have seen an inclusion of plants as part of the overall décor. One of the primary reasons this is being witnessed is that plants add a nice aesthetic touch to the place by sprucing it up. Another equally important reason why houses and offices have plants, or houseplants, […]
In Red for Ed Day of Action, Teachers Take Their Message to the Capitol – Connecticut Education Association
In CEA’s statewide Red for Ed Day of Action, educators from small suburbs to cities with dozens of schools and tens of thousands of students called, emailed, and held in-person meetings with state senators and representatives in a final push to pass legislation critical to public schools. Hundreds tweeted, posted, and wore red to school […]
We’re not back to ‘normal.’ COVID fight must continue
Right now, we are at a manageable point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of new U.S. cases has significantly slowed since the first omicron surge. Although omicron’s BA.2 variants have increased cases, particularly in the Northeast, hospitalizations and deaths have declined or leveled off. Vaccination and prior infection by the earlier omicron surge seem […]
Want to be sustainable and cool? Choose fans
We often turn to air conditioners during hot weather to cope with the heat, but a study has found electric fans are an effective and sustainable choice to circulate air indoors, without sacrificing comfort. By using indoor fans, the indoor temperature threshold before it becomes uncomfortable for humans (and the main reason why we reach […]
World Asthma Day 2022: How air pollution is giving rise to asthma | Health
World Asthma Day 2022: Asthma, a disease of the lungs, is caused by narrow airways which further leads to coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. Various asthma can cause serious damage to the lungs, if not treated in time. Asthma is caused by a series of environmental and genetic factors. In an […]
The biggest mistake of the pandemic is still haunting us – The Virginian-Pilot
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We’re now being left to choose our own risks when it comes to COVID-19, but it’s clear that many people still don’t recognize the importance of fresh air. Some super-cautious people don’t seem to realize how much danger can be mitigated by socializing outdoors or opening windows. Others seem not to understand how much risk […]
Sen. Jay Costa update: Protecting workers and promoting mobility | The Homepage, published by Hazelwood Initiative
From the office of State Senator Jay Costa Protecting workers from secondhand smoke To strengthen health protections for Pennsylvania workers, State Rep. Dan Frankel and I have introduced the Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act. The state’s Clean Indoor Air Act allows smoking inside casinos, private clubs and certain drinking establishments. But if passed, our […]
Bergdorf Goodman Store Installs Low-GWP Chillers
Bergdorf Goodman Store Installs Low-GWP Chillers | ACHR News This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree […]
Commentary: Don’t pretend we’re ‘back to normal.’ Fight for cleaner air to prevent COVID | Nation
Right now, we are at a manageable point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of new U.S. cases has significantly slowed since the first omicron surge. Although omicron’s BA.2 variants have increased cases, particularly in the Northeast, hospitalizations and deaths have declined or leveled off. Vaccination and prior infection by the earlier omicron surge seem […]
How to Make your Home Free or Health and Safety Hazards
Have you ever stopped to consider if your home is healthy? Keeping it clean is only the beginning. There are other elements to include and strategies to employ in order to create an environment free of health and safety hazards. Safety Comes First It’s the law in California that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors […]