Indoor Air Could Be 5 Times As Polluted As The Outdoors
As we reflect on our health more than ever, and not to mention the health of our loved ones, an often overlooked, invisible factor to consider is indoor pollution, which can be up to five times higher than outdoor levels. As recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is our basic right to be […]
Why ventilation matters | The Week
After extensive studies of how COVID spreads, scientists and policy makers are focusing on indoor air quality. Here’s everything you need to know: What do we know? One of the most powerful tools for limiting the spread of COVID-19 has been right in front of our noses: purifying the air we breathe. After extensive studies […]
Op-Ed: Don’t pretend we’re ‘back to normal.’ Fight for cleaner air to prevent COVID
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 […]
On Earth Day, Governor Hochul Announces $59 Million Now Available for ‘Clean Green Schools’ Initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $59 million in funding is now available for the Clean Green Schools initiative, which will advance clean energy and energy efficiency solutions to improve indoor air quality and reduce emissions for more than 600 under-resourced public Pre-K-12 schools across the state. All public school buildings across New York State that are […]
A powerful tool against COVID-19 is finally getting the attention it deserves, experts say
Two-plus years into the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably know the basics of protection: Vaccines, boosters, proper handwashing and masks. But one of the most powerful tools against the coronavirus is one that experts believe is just starting to get the attention it deserves: Ventilation.Respiratory backwash”The challenge for organizations that improve air quality is that it’s […]
Covid-19: Experts ask for Government focus on schools as Omicron XE arrives
Experts have called for the Government to focus on Covid-19 safety in public schools, amidst the emergence of the Omicron XE variant in New Zealand on Saturday. The Ministry of Health announced the XE variant had been detected in Aotearoa for the first time, found in an overseas traveller. It’s a variant that, while only […]
OP-ED | The Time is Now to Stand with Connecticut Students and Educators
Students in a classroom. Credit: Contributed photo / CEA KATE DIAS and JOSLYN DeLANCEY With only a handful of days left in the 2022 legislative session, we are at a pivotal moment for passing legislation critical to Connecticut’s children, teachers, and public schools. Throughout the pandemic, educators have been applauded for the vital role they’ve […]
Biden Quits the Covid Fight
On Monday, a Trump-appointed judge of questionable legal credentials and an appetite for fileting the English language struck down the CDC’s requirement that “a person must wear a mask while boarding, disembarking, and traveling on any conveyance into or within the United States.” Within hours, major carriers lifted the mask requirements, in some cases during […]
Bergdorf Goodman gets eco-friendly makeover with new chillers
Neiman Marcus Group is working toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030. As part of its commitment, the luxury retailer is collaborating with Trane Technologies to decarbonize its footprint through capital and operating investments in four key areas: renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency and refrigerant management. The two companies recently […]
On Earth Day, Governor Hochul Announces $59 Million Now Available for Clean Green Schools Initiative
Program Will Improve Air Quality, Advance Clean Energy and Reduce Carbon Emissions in Pre-K-12 Public Schools April 22, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $59 million in funding is now available for the Clean Green Schools initiative, which will advance clean energy and energy efficiency solutions to improve indoor air quality and reduce emissions for […]