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June 2, 2021

The past year has put air quality in the spotlight like never before. We now know the main method of transmission for Covid-19 is airborne. Who and what we share the air with has never been more important. Which is...

May 19, 2021

Wildfires can make us itch!

The health risks associated with smoke from wildfires are often serious. As well as burning eyes and runny nose, wildfire smoke can aggravate heart and lung conditions and even cause premature death. But recent studies from the University of California...

May 12, 2021

Scientists appeal to schools to choose HEPA air purifiers over ionizers

In a bid to keep students and teachers safe, a number of scientists have come together to write an open letter to schools, asking them to beware of the electronic or ionizer air cleaners, currently being promoted as a solution...

May 5, 2021

How Covid-19 spreads via ‘indirect’ contact

The scientific community is still very much finding its way with Covid-19, but despite this, a few studies have been carried out, to give us some insight on how the virus is transmitted when it is airborne. What is ‘indirect...

April 28, 2021

Government funding is a major boost for struggling restaurants

The past year has been devastating for small businesses, particularly those in the hospitality sector such as restaurants, brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms, breweries, wineries, distilleries and bakeries. So as a way to help some of the hardest hit get back...

April 21, 2021

Australian study finds HVAC systems are not enough when it comes to Covid-19

A recent study from Melbourne in Australia set out to learn more about how Covid-19 is transmitted in hospitals and what can be done to protect nurses and other members of staff. This study came about as a number of...

April 14, 2021

Will the latest tech help us fight the covid battle?

Worldwide, the various Covid-19 vaccination programs are gathering momentum and helping to slow the spread. But for the time being at least, we continue to live alongside the virus. So as we move towards the next stage of the pandemic,...

April 7, 2021

Would your home survive a wildfire?

There is no doubt, wildfire season 2020 was one of the worst on record. A combination of global warming and Covid-19 left many areas of the county highly vulnerable to major fires. Last year, there were more than 57,000 fires,...

March 24, 2021

Are Your Seasonal Allergies Lasting All Year?

With spring just around the corner, many of us are preparing for the start of allergy season. But it’s worth remembering that, when it comes to seasonal allergies, it’s not all about the flowers and grasses. For lots of people,...

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