Cases may be coming down, but you still need a mask
Dr. Noha M. Aboelata is a family medicine doctor and the founder and CEO of Roots Community Health Center in Oakland. At the beginning of the year, when omicron was surging and information about the new variant was rapidly changing, we had a conversation with UCSF’s Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo to get our questions answered. Since […]
New Data Shows Public Health Benefit to Closing Indoor Dining
Closing indoor dining during the first two waves of the pandemic was associated with a 61% decline in new COVID-19 cases over a six-week span, preventing an estimated 142 daily cases per city, compared with cities that reopened indoor dining during that period, according to recently published data from experts at the Dornsife School of […]
Anthony Carrino shares air quality monitor tip
We asked Kitchen Cousins star Anthony Carrino for one small, immediate change we can make to improve our homes, and he recommended buying an air quality monitor. It’s not sexy, but well worth considering. Investing in one of the best air purifiers will reduce the pollutants, odors, and dust in the air, and can also […]
Put some spring into your walking
As winters go, this hasn’t (so far) been a terrible one in Chicago. A little cold, a bit of snow but we’ve had days of decent temperatures. So we have little reason to hibernate until warmer weather arrives. Walking outdoors on a winter’s day is actually good for us for a variety of reasons. You […]
Dhaka again ranks world’s most polluted city
Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 184 at 8:48am today, once again making the capital’s air most polluted in the world. Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and China’s Wuhan occupied the next two spots, with AQI scores of 180 and 173 respectively. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star’s Google News channel. An AQI […]
Best Practices in Assessing and Improving Air Quality in Senior Care Communities
John Bohlmann, founder and CEO, HawkenAQ Air quality has always been a concern in senior care settings, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of air quality. Whether upgrading an old system to the newest technology or evaluating the effectiveness of a ventilation system, there are multiple ways that facilities can improve air quality […]
EPA finds no evidence of health hazards from plume | Local
DUNCAN ADAMS Additional air-quality testing in January by an EPA contractor suggests a chemical contaminant plume in the vicinity of Butte High School and an adjacent apartment building does not pose health hazards for occupants of either building. The EPA said this week that the agency has no plans to perform additional testing. The samples […]
As Regulations Ramp Up, Building Owners Turn to Technologies that Track Green Performance
Government policies are pushing landlords to meet new sustainability requirements, heaping pressure on investors to back up their efforts to go green. In response, more owners are relying on AI and other technologies to help them meet the challenge and avoid steep financial penalties, according to a post by JLL. Platforms, such as Hank, which […]
Secondhand Marijuana and Tobacco Smoke Can Create Indoor Air …
The indoor air quality and industrial hygiene professionals at Clark Seif Clark provide testing and consulting services to identify and mitigate exposure to airborne pollutants and surface residues. Chatsworth, CA, March 1st, 2022 — For years it has been recognized that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke can be a threat to a person’s health. For […]
The ideal indoor plant to purify air in your workspace
A study has found that houseplants have the capacity to remove 87 per cent of air toxins in 24 hours, giving them the ability to purify the air and brighten up any work-from-home space. The two-year NASA study found plants such as the peace lily and English ivy had “demonstrated the potential for improving indoor […]