air toxics News
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EPA awards $399K to State of Colorado for Denver air monitoring project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) a $399,000 grant to conduct air toxics measurement in environmental justice communities adjacent to the I-70/I-25 freeway interchange area in the Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea neighborhoods of Denver. The grant, awarded through EPA’s Community Air Toxics Monitoring ...
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Hexavalent Chromium is a Concern for Illinois Companies
The environmental and building consulting experts at EC2 provide hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) testing services to protect workers and the public from its deadly exposure. Last year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitored the air at Saint Josaphat School in Chicago, Illinois. According to the EPA website, “EPA selected this school for monitoring because it is located near a ...
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Science and engineering firm Integral Consulting Inc. announces employee promotions
Integral Consulting Inc., a national science and engineering consulting firm with practice areas in health, environment, technology, and sustainability, today announced several promotions within the company. The promotions include principal level and senior level scientists who have contributed to the firm’s success. Dr. Lucinda Jacobs, Integral President and Principal Sediment Scientist, said ...
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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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Why green cleaning makes for healthy employees and a healthy business
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. With today’s modern, energy efficient office buildings, the sealed air inside can contain 10 times more pollution than the air outside due to toxic emissions from building constituents, airborne mold, viruses, and other pollutants. Improved indoor air quality can directly contribute to ...
By 3BL Media
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New York Construction Projects in Occupied Buildings and Indoor Environmental Quality Concerns
New York City and the surrounding area have some of the most valuable and high-density real estate in the country. As these properties age, or are reconditioned for new uses, construction and remodeling activities bring new life and economic value to these residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Often times, these construction activities take place while parts of the property are ...
By VOETS, LLC
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Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance Selected to Receive $200,000 EPA Grant for Grassroots Latino Environmental Education (GLEE)
The Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance has been selected to receive a $200,000 grant from EPA’s Environmental Education Grant Program to develop and implement a comprehensive environmental education program specifically designed to reach the city’s under-served Spanish-speaking Latino community. The Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance (OHKA), a nonprofit organization, has a mission of bringing ...
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Where to get the best ESP spare parts in India?
Purity’ – A single word that encompasses a necessity and an important aspect in our life. From obtaining purified water to buying unadulterated commodity products, we require an all-round uncontaminated surrounding for a healthy life. And when it comes to purification, it would be inappropriate to not mention our most required element in life – oxygen. The more toxicities ...
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Oregon environmental justice task force recognized by EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Dennis McLerran today presented an award for outstanding work to further environmental justice to the Oregon Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF). EJTF is being recognized for their effective implementation of Oregon State legislation and Task Force initiatives which incorporate environmental justice considerations into State ...
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Are There Different Types Of Environmental Air Pollution And How To Clean By Olansi Activated Carbon Air Purifiers
The short answer is, yes. There are different types of air pollution, and these tiny particles can cause a lot of damage to your lungs. These particles can get into your vital organs, such as the brain, lungs, kidneys, spleen, and liver. As a result, they can cause a lot of health problems, such as respiratory issues and lung disease. Let's find out more. The particles of pollution are made of ...
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New EPA Formaldehyde Rule and Mitigating Exposure Risks in Puerto Rico
In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule to reduce exposure to formaldehyde off-gassing from certain wood products. These products include hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard and particleboard, as well as household and other finished goods containing these products. Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used by industry to manufacture building materials and ...
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Formaldehyde Hazards Lurk in Many Homes and Offices
Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Its primary use is in the production of resins and as a chemical intermediate. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain other natural processes. In homes, the most significant sources of formaldehyde are likely to be from pressed wood products made using adhesives ...
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Dangers of Formaldehyde Exposed in New Public Outreach Video
The IAQ Video Network produces the third in a series of public outreach videos to educate the public about indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. Today the IAQ Video network released the 3rd in a series of public outreach videos meant to educate the public about important indoor air quality issues. The first two videos, entitled “Mold – A Known Asthma trigger” and “IAQ & ...
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Our Future Generations Are At A High Risk of Air Pollution
Today, the world is at a greater risk of air pollution, especially in India. According to statistics, in 2019, particulate matter 2.5 cast around 1 million premature deaths across India. These reports were released by the state of global air. Therefore, we can say that kids in India are at high risk of air pollution. Therefore, we should take preventive measures to protect our future generation. ...
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IAQ Test Kit Identifies Formaldehyde Hazards
Earlier this year, the company behind a popular hair straightening product came to a settlement agreement with the Attorney General of California. The Brazilian Blowout hair product had made headlines across the nation due to concerns over potential exposure to formaldehyde for both hairstylists and the general public. The agreement now requires the product manufacturer to warn hairstylists ...
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Reducing Indoor Exposure to Formaldehyde in New York and the Tri-State Area
Just last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule to reduce exposure to formaldehyde off-gassing from certain wood products produced domestically or imported. These products include hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard, as well as household and other finished goods containing these products. As far back as 1987, the EPA classified ...
By VOETS, LLC
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Worcester Mass. non-profit organization awarded $100,000 community action for renewed environment grant
With the help of a $100,000 grant from EPA, The Regional Environmental Council, Inc., of Worcester, Mass. will address local environmental issues, including implementing strategies for reducing exposures to local toxic pollutants. The grant is part of EPA’s Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. CARE is an initiative to help community groups identify and address the ...
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Reasons Of Poor Indoor Air And Steps To Improve It by olansi air purifier
To improve your indoor air quality, you cannot do much. All you can do is get inside and close all of the windows and doors. However, this practice is actually counter-productive and it will make your indoor air even more polluted. If left untreated, your indoor air can become toxic and allergic. In other words, there should be proper airflow in your house, which is only possible if you keep the ...
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U.S. EPA and San Francisco Department of the Environment honor five custodial cleaning companies recognized as Green Businesses today
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the San Francisco Department of the Environment today honored five companies who successfully completed the Custodial Green Cleaning pilot program, the first Green Business program in the nation focused on protecting custodial worker health by switching from harmful cleaning products to greener products and methods. To date, 300 custodians have been ...
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Oil from the Gulf Spill Causes Respiratory Risks for Cleanup Workers and Area Residents
Bonded activated carbon filters from UltraViolet Devices (UVDI) provide air cleaning solutions to keep cleanup crews and others safe from the hazardous off-gassing from the oil spill. Last week the Associated Press reported that the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has already released between 42 to more than 100 million gallons of oil. This has not only created a natural disaster for wildlife ...
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