Air Quality News
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Proposal to Replace All Lead Service Lines within a Decade Announced by EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. The agency is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems. ...
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Pesticides and Protecting Building Occupants in Puerto Rico from Exposure Hazards
Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. In addition to insects and rodents, these pests can include bacteria, fungi and other organisms. With regards to pesticide use and indoor air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shares information from a study that found 75% of U.S. households used at least one pesticide product indoors during the past year. ...
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ION Science Exhibiting at AHR Expo 2024!
ION Science is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at AHR Expo from Monday 22nd January to Wednesday 24th January. The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers and suppliers to share ideas and showcase the future of HVAC technology. HVAC systems are a key component of modern buildings and are responsible for controlling crucial aspects of building occupant comfort, including ...
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Ringworm Exposure Risks Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses ringworm, a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus. “While there are dozens of different species of fungi that can cause ringworm, the three genera include Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton,” said Paul Cochrane, ...
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Praxis air quality sensors selected for 41 locations across Greater Manchester
Air Quality and Environment specialist Ricardo has been working with local and city authorities for over 35 years. From the wide portfolio of air quality monitors it works with, Ricardo selected South Coast Science as the exclusive supplier for this groundbreaking work. The devices supplied will be monitoring particulate (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrogen oxide (NO), carbon ...
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Particles Plus Joined the United Nations Global Compact Initiative
Particles Plus, a provider of advanced particle counters and air quality monitoring solutions, is proud to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative. The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. Endorsed by chief executives, it seeks to align business ...
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Identifying and Mitigating Formaldehyde Exposure Risks in the Built Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen as far back as 1987. In 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determined that formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen based on sufficient human and animal inhalation studies. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) also classifies formaldehyde as a human ...
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Fatal Occupational Injuries Report Released by BLS and EHS Resources in Puerto Rico
Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. This latest report covers data from 2022 and tragically shows a one-year increase in fatal work injuries of 5.7 percent. For 2022, there were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States, an increase from the 5,190 in 2021. The fatal work injury rate was 3.7 ...
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Pesticides and Indoor Air Quality Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses the use of pesticides and how they can have an impact on the air quality of homes, schools, businesses and other indoor environments. “Exposure to pesticides can occur from their use or storage indoors, or due to contaminated soil or dust ...
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Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and EHS Resources to Protect First Responders from Hazardous Substances
Each year, Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in January. Both the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report that cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The agencies also state that research suggests firefighters are at a higher risk of certain types of cancers when compared to the general population. ...
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National Radon Action Month and Testing Resources in Puerto Rico
Radon is a naturally occurring cancer-causing radioactive gas that can be found in underlying soil, rock and groundwater. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) believes that radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in this country, responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Radon gets into the air people breathe as it makes its way up from the ...
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Vice General Manager Wang Xiaobing and Delegation from NORINCO International Make High-Profile Visit to FPI, Seal Deal with Signing of Collaborative Agreement
On December 21st, the signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement on the "Construction and Maintenance Project of Air Quality Monitoring System in Punjab Province, Pakistan" between FPI and NORINCO International was held today at the FPI Center in Hangzhou. According to the accord, FPI will supply NORINCO International with 21 air quality monitoring systems, comprising 16 stationary systems ...
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Protecting Building Occupants in Puerto Rico from Vapor Intrusion Hazards
Vapor intrusion occurs when there is a migration of vapor-forming chemicals from a subsurface source into an overlying building. This subsurface source is often contaminated groundwater or soil. These vapor-forming chemicals can cause indoor air quality (IAQ) problems and sometimes pose a health concern for building occupants. Examples of vapor-forming chemicals listed by the U.S. Environmental ...
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Mold Exposure Risks and Protecting Building Occupants in Puerto Rico
Exposure to elevated levels of mold in the places where people live, work, go to school or spend time can cause potential health issues for many individuals. This is because mold is known to be an allergen, irritant, asthma trigger, and in some cases, the cause of opportunistic infections or the source of toxic substances known as mycotoxins. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns ...
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Review of methods for monitoring and modelling air quality
CERC recently contributed modelling expertise to a comprehensive Environment Agency (EA) report that reviewed methods for air quality monitoring and modelling, and their integration. The report examines both well-established techniques already employed by the EA, such as Gaussian plume dispersion for air quality modelling, and emerging technologies, such as data assimilation and machine ...
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Vapor Intrusion Hazards and Resources to Protect Building Occupants
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation describes vapor intrusion as the process by which volatile chemicals move from a subsurface source into the indoor air of an overlying or adjacent building. They share the fact that the subsurface source can either be contaminated groundwater or contaminated soil which releases vapors into the pore spaces in the soil. Vapors can also ...
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Street-scale pollution maps for Ireland now available
Results from CERC's modelling of street-scale air pollution in Ireland have been published as part of the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report 'Air quality in Ireland 2022'. The full CERC report with high-resolution maps for a wider range of regulated air pollutants is also available. The predicted concentrations were evaluated with measured concentrations with generally good ...
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Ecomesure, 2023 Deep Tech champion!
It is with immense pride that we announce excellent news: Ecomesure has been designated winner of the 2023 Champions by the Systematic Paris-Region cluster. This prestigious recognition highlights our international growth, our commitment to innovation, and our contribution to environmental issues. During the 12th edition of the event, Systematic Paris-Region honored our fast-growing ...
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Emergency Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands after Reports of Elevated Lead Levels in the Water Supply
Last month, the Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. The action followed the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of lead and copper detected in the water supply of St. Croix. In response, President Biden declared that an emergency does indeed exist in ...
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Identifying Sources of Particulate Matter to Protect Workers and Building Occupants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently created a new webpage to share information about common sources of indoor particulate matter (PM). The agency reports that it is particularly concerned about tiny particles that are 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller as they can be inhaled deep into the lungs, causing potentially serious health issues. PM found indoors includes particles ...
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