IoT News | How demand control ventilation could make better indoor air and increase energy savings in buildings
Smarter buildings are about more than comfort Having been in the building industry for over 30 years, I can tell you that it’s one of the slowest industries to see change. For decades, heating and cooling have been some of the greatest innovations that have allowed us to conquer environments that are difficult to live […]
Study Reports Hundreds of Methane Gas Leaks in D.C.
Hundreds of active methane gas leaks from pipes sustained by the Washington Gas Company throughout the District have been revealed, according to a study released by Beyond Gas DC. The Beyond Gas DC report said neighborhood researchers who belong to organizations such as the District’s chapter of the Sierra Club or the civic umbrella group, […]
Viewpoints: Air Hygiene Is Important Tool In Covid Fight; How Do We Move Past Covid?
Opinion writers weigh in on these covid topics. Bloomberg: Improving Ventilation Will Stop More Than Covid-19 The White House’s roadmap for the next phase of the pandemic covers all the usual suspects, including Covid-19 surveillance, testing, vaccination and treatment. But there’s also a happy surprise tucked in there: a series of proposals to help improve […]
Urecsys raises $7 million to improve indoor air quality
Israeli company Urecsys has announced that it has raised $7 million at a $50 million valuation for its indoor air quality solutions. To date, Urecsys has secured funding of over $14 million and has been awarded multiple grants from various governmental institutions reaching over $1.5 million. Recently, the Ministry of Economy awarded a grant to […]
The Vicious Cycle of Air Conditioning
Air conditioning used to be a luxury, or something only needed in desert climates. But average temperatures have risen due to climate change and more people consider air conditioning a necessity. Today, 90% of all U.S. households have an A/C unit. That might sound like a win, an example of technology improving quality of life. […]
How snake plants thrive and benefit your home
Toni Reale | File Photo Those looking to begin an indoor plant collection should look no further than any one of the 70 unique varieties of snake plant. These evergreen perennial houseplants are tough-as-nails and thrive with little care. It’s a low-risk and high-reward plant, especially for a beginner. Natural history Snake plants are part […]
Gas leak at ConocoPhillips’ field in Alaska prompts evacuations -local media | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM
Gas leak at ConocoPhillips’ field in Alaska prompts evacuations -local media | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County Close For the health and safety of everyone, our offices are temporarily closed to the public. If you have won a prize from us we will be mailing it to […]
The World of Sports: Wildfires pose threat to respiratory health at sporting events
When I told my friends and family that I was leaving Tennessee to go to school in California, I was constantly warned to be wary of traffic, earthquakes and wildfires. I would roll my eyes upon hearing these cautionary tales, doubting that my life in California would ever be significantly affected by earthquakes or fires […]
AIR by Ahuja Residences debuts in Gurugram as the brand’s first 4-star green building
Ahuja Residences has launched its premium boutique hotel in Gurugram AIR Conscious Living by Ahuja Residences, Nestled in avenues of DLF Phase 2 in Gurugram, this 4-star hotel which is located on MG Road, within less than a km distance from Sikandarpur metro station. It is 10 kms from the airport, and 2.5 kms from […]
CT Education Association Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness About Issues Students and Staff Continuously Face – NBC Connecticut
We know that kids have really struggled during the last two years of the pandemic. The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) is trying something new to raise awareness about the problems both students and staff face on a daily basis. The CEA is taking to social media with a campaign called “What You Don’t See.” […]