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EPA Announces Final Rule to Reduce Exposure to Ethylene Oxide in Puerto Rico and Across the Nation
Several years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a community meeting for residents of Salinas, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO), which was being emitted from a local contract sterilization facility. In March of this year, EPA declared a new final rule to slash emissions of EtO at nearly 90 of these commercial ...
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Protecting Building Occupants and Workers from Nitrogen Dioxide Hazards
The New York State Department of Health lists nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as one of the indoor air pollutants that can have an impact on people’s health. Nitrogen dioxide, along with nitric oxide (NO), are the two most prevalent oxides of nitrogen according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Both are toxic gases with nitrogen dioxide being a highly reactive oxidant and corrosive. ...
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Mist Extraction Technologies
As industries continue to evolve with the advent of new technologies, the health of the environment and the workforce has emerged as a paramount concern. Within the realm of industrial operations, one cannot overlook the significance of mist extraction technologies. These systems are instrumental in purifying the air of various industrial settings by effectively capturing airborne droplets ...
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Movable waste tire plastic pyrolysis machine- the better choice for novice investor
A movable waste tire plastic pyrolysis machine, also known as a portable or mobile waste tire plastic pyrolysis machine, offers several advantages compared to the other types of waste tire plastic pyrolysis machines. Here are some key advantages of a movable pyrolysis machine: Flexibility in Location: A movable waste tire plastic pyrolysis machine can be easily transported to different locations ...
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Waste Tyre Pyrolysis Plant Cost: Unlocking Sustainable Tire Waste Management
The relentless growth of discarded tires presents a pressing environmental challenge. To address this issue, waste tyre pyrolysis plants have emerged as a promising solution. This article delves into the cost aspect of waste tyre pyrolysis plants, shedding light on the crucial factors influencing pricing and the economic viability of these systems. Understanding Waste Tyre Pyrolysis Pyrolysis ...
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National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month and Resources to Optimize the Built Environment
For most people, a comfortable temperature and relative humidity, good ventilation, and a lack of unpleasant odors are key indoor air quality (IAQ) components. Equally important is understanding and controlling unseen airborne pollutants commonly found indoors to help reduce the risk of health concerns. On average, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. The concentrations of some ...
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Movable waste tire plastic pyrolysis plant- the better choice for novice investor
A movable waste tire plastic pyrolysis plant, also known as a portable or mobile waste tire plastic pyrolysis plant, offers several advantages compared to the other types of waste tire plastic pyrolysis plants. Here are some key advantages of a movable pyrolysis plant: Flexibility in Location: A movable waste tire plastic pyrolysis plant can be easily transported to different locations or ...
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Property Damage and Occupational Health Hazards Caused by Wildfire Smoke
Smoke from countless wildfires in Canada have blanketed communities from New York City to Charlotte with unhealthy air this summer. During one day alone, over 125 million people in the region were under an air quality alert and the air quality in New York City registered as the worst in the world. A New York Air Quality Health Advisory about the wildfire smoke warned: Exposure can cause ...
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Air Quality Awareness Week and Optimizing the Indoor Environment
Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized throughout the United States. This year, AQAW took place from May 1st to the 5th and the theme was Working Together for Clean Air. The annual event is supported by AirNow - the home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and partners such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Air Quality Awareness Week to Optimize Indoor Conditions
Working Together for Clean Air is the theme for Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) in 2023. Since 2007, AQAW has been recognized in Puerto Rico and throughout the rest of the United States. This year’s annual event takes place from May 1st to the 5th and is promoted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), AirNow - the home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), and partners such as ...
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Air Quality Awareness Week and Protecting Workers, Students, and Building Occupants from Airborne Pollutants
Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized throughout the United States. AQAW takes place this year from May 1st through the 5th and the theme for this year is Working Together for Clean Air. The annual event is supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AirNow, home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI). Other partners include the Centers for Disease ...
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Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality 2023
New Delhi, India – February 24th, 2023 – Particles Plus attended the Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality (ACIEQ) 2023, presenting the company’s indoor environmental solutions and educating the attendees on the importance of indoor environments for occupants. New Delhi was the perfect location to talk about indoor air and environmental quality, as the majority of ...
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Identifying and Mitigating Exposure to Airborne Allergens in Homes and Buildings across Puerto Rico
Allergies can not only affect a person’s quality of life, each year they cost society billions of dollars in medical care and lost productivity, not to mention allergies are responsible for countless missed school days. With most people spending up to 90% of their time indoors, exposure to allergens, respiratory irritants and asthma triggers in the air in their homes, schools and work ...
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See the latest air quality sensing technology at the AHR Expo in Atlanta
ION Science’s sensor range is widely recognised as the best available on the market, now with the addition of NextPM, manufactured by TERA Sensor, this compliments the PID offering, providing OEMs a wider solution for air quality management. AHR showcases companies that are inventing the future of HVAC. HVAC systems are a key component of modern buildings and are responsible for ...
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EPA Hosts Community Meeting in Puerto Rico to Discuss a Contract Sterilization Plant and Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it was hosting a community meeting for residents of Salinas, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO), which is being emitted from a local contract sterilization facility. According to the agency: EPA analysis indicates that the air near the Salinas facility does not ...
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National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month and Resources for Businesses and Institutions in Puerto Rico
A comfortable temperature and relative humidity, good ventilation, and a lack of unpleasant odors comes to mind for many people when discussing indoor air quality (IAQ). Equally important is understanding and controlling airborne pollutants found indoors to help reduce the risk of health concerns. Americans, on average, spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. The concentrations of some ...
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Free Invitation to Air Quality and Air Emissions conference and Exhibition
You are invited to join the 12th International Conference and Exhibition on Air Quality and Air Emissions Monitoring on the 12th & 13th October 2022. Registration to AQE is Free of charge for all Exhibition and Conference attendees and will be held in Telford England. First started in 2002 AQE has cemented its reputation as the leading exhibition and conference in the air Monitoring sector, ...
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2021 Article and Paper Title Index Completed, in Editing Process
Indexing of Journal/ Magazine Article and Conference Paper titles has been Completed for 2021 Environmental and Renewable Energy Journals and Conferences and is now in editing before posting Even with the second year of COVID-19 procedures in place, information continued to come throughout the year. Many conferences continued in virtual format, others returned to, or continued in-person, still ...
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Air quality monitoring of volatile organic compounds with PID
On the 16th of June this year, National Clean Air Day is observed. Clean air day aims to encourage awareness of air pollution and what everyone can do to improve air quality (both indoor and outdoor) and reduce pollution by making cleaner, greener choices to improve air quality for everyone. Protection of lives and preserving the environment is the vision of ION Science. To achieve these goals, ...
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Puerto Rico Celebrates Air Quality Awareness Week
Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized in Puerto Rico and throughout the United States. AQAW takes place from May 2nd to the 6th and the theme for this year is Be Air Aware & Prepared! The annual event is supported by AirNow, the home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), and partners such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NOAA National Weather ...
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