Time to take clean indoor air as seriously as we take c…
Two hundred years ago, drinking water from a water pump could have been lethal. The water might have appeared clean but could be contaminated with sewage, causing a serious and often deadly diarrhoeal disease owing to cholera. Luckily, societal norms and regulations around water and sanitation have shifted. We now expect the water from our […]
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tests positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus cases are ticking up across the region after a relative decline as the latest highly transmissible coronavirus variant sweeps the country and unmasked people resume gathering, emboldened by relaxed restrictions. Public health experts and elected officials are hoping a seasonal change to outdoor events, built-up immunity and widespread vaccine and testing access will blunt […]
UCSF Grand Rounds: Covid Data needs, investing in the future and what about that second booster
Dr. Bob Wachter, chair of UCSF’s department of medicine, held Grand Rounds today with Dr. Caitlin Rivers, the founding associate director at the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, and Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, co-director of the Health Transformation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. As you might have guessed, data, planning and health policy were […]
Growing concern over mold at Vandy dorms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Students at Vanderbilt University said something must be done after once again discovering dangerous mold growing in their dorms. Many have complained of health issues over the years, and now they’re calling on the university for a more permanent solution to mold that keeps coming back. It’s been a few months […]
Kirkland Celebrating Earth Month In April
KIRKLAND, WA —Once again this year, the city of Kirkland is celebrating Earth Month in April. To mark the occasion, the city has highlighted several programs and initiatives that are connected to its commitment to environmental sustainability. Kirkland’s Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold said the city has a longstanding record of leadership in its stewardship, protection […]
Want to be sustainable and cool choose fans more and aircon less
The researchers compared the energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions by modelling five scenarios with different combinations of fan and air conditioner use. This included situations with fans operating at different speed settings. After logging data on the impact of the fans on human comfort levels before they begin to feel discomfort, the number […]
Henley Hall Institute for Energy Efficiency Offers a Lesson in Natural Ventilation
The active block’s north elevation has a stucco-clad exterior with punched windows to minimize solar gain in its more light-sensitive laboratory spaces. Its north side incorporates the expansive glazed facade found on the passive block’s north elevation, but without operable windows. Since the labs produce high internal heat loads, the project’s engineers, Buro Happold, optimized […]
Air Sponge Filter Company Welcomes Rachel Rosen
Coral Springs, FL, April 07, 2022 –(PR.com)– Air Sponge Filter Company is proud to announce their newest addition, Rachel Rosen, as Marketing Director. She will oversee the company’s promotional and advertising efforts to drive sales and build overall brand awareness. “We are constantly looking to grow and better our business with hard-working, innovative individuals like Rachel,” […]
School sports: RGS shooter Zhang Aiyan rediscovers her form to win air pistol gold
SINGAPORE – What was supposed to be an exciting return to the National School Games turned into worry for Zhang Aiyan, as the air pistol shooter saw her training scores dipping inexplicably a few weeks before the B division girls’ competition. No matter what she tried, the Secondary 4 student from Raffles Girls’ School (RGS) […]
Examples of common lung irritants and how to avoid them
Lung irritants are substances in the environment that have a negative effect on the lungs. They can be present in everyday substances found indoors and outdoors. Lung irritants are particles in the environment that can make breathing worse and trigger symptoms such as coughing and wheezing. It is particularly important for people with chronic lung […]