Changes to PA’s Clean Indoor Air Act would end smoking in casinos
State Rep. Dan Frankel and Sen. Jay Costa say its time to close what they call loopholes in Pennsylvania’s law regulating smoking in public places. That would mean ending exemptions for places like casinos and private clubs.Watch the full report in the video player above. “If we cannot count on private businesses to do the […]
Environmental Officials Ask for Two More Years to Test Schools for PCBs
File: Courtney Lamdin ©️ Seven Days A sign outside Burlington High School’s Institute Road campus Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation officials are asking state legislators for a two-year extension on the deadline to test schools for airborne PCBs. They say the extra time will allow them to better support schools that detect contamination from the […]
The Bay and Nordstrom stores at Pacific Centre score well on air quality (for those hoping to avoid COVID-19)
A cofounder of Safe Schools Coalition B.C. recently took a carbon-dioxide monitor to Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver. Jennifer Heighton did this to demonstrate what consumers can do to reduce their likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Much to Heighton’s delight, two big stores in the mall—the Bay and Nordstrom—scored exceptionally well. Her best measurement came in the Bay, which had […]
KCK and KCMO Mayors Join EPA to Fight Radon Exposure
21,000 people die from cancer caused by radon exposure each year in U.S. March 16, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 16, 2022) – EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister joined Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor and CEO Tyrone Garner and Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas for a special proclamation signing to fight radon exposure and to encourage […]
Camden strengthens air quality commitments ahead of publishing new Clean Air Action Plan
In 2018 Camden Council became the first local authority to adopt the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline limits for air pollution. The WHO has subsequently revised its guideline limits to be more stringent, calling for policy makers and regulatory authorities to adopt these in recognition of the impact of air pollution upon human health, both […]
Ugly Duct Cleaning Helps Every Home Achieve Good Air Quality
Bluffton, SC- Family-operated business Ugly Duct Cleaning is helping every home in South Carolina achieve good air quality through its various services. Ugly Duct Cleaning guarantees five-star quality Air Duct Cleaning Services Bluffton SC. They also specialize in Dryer Vent Cleaning, Dryer Vent Rerouting, Dryer Vent Installation, and Dryer Line Replacement. These cleaning services help […]
ActivePure Appoints Vincent Lyons as Chief Technology Officer
The new executive leads research and development operations for the air purification company DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 16, 2022 / ActivePure, the global leader in continuous surface and air purification, today named Vincent Lyons as its new Chief Technology Officer. Lyons brings over 30 years of engineering and product development experience to the […]
World’s vulnerable are being polluted in their own homes as they cook — ScienceDaily
Three-quarters of kitchens in low-income homes across 12 major global cities are heavily polluted by cooking emissions, according to research from the University of Surrey and its global partners. The first-of-its-kind study found that poor ventilation and fuel choices were the most significant contributors to poor air quality in people’s kitchens, but the size of […]
Gesundheit! How You (and Your Pet) Can Survive Allergy Season in New York
Despite this weekend’s winter chill, yesterday’s high-60s temperatures signaled spring’s very welcome arrival to NYC. But along with the approaching Spring Equinox and the glorious sights of sidewalk planter tulips comes a complication — seasonal allergies. Add to that the new joy of wondering whether you have seasonal allergies or COVID-19 and you have a […]
The smart solutions to ageing UK healthcare infrastructure
How can building technology help UK hospitals save lives, while simultaneously cutting costs and achieving net zero? In October 2020, the UK’s National Health Service released its ambitious strategy [PDF] to become the world’s first ‘net zero’ national health service. Even amid the myriad pressures of coronavirus, NHS chief executive Simon Stevens made clear that […]