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Energy needs and climate change: Europe’s communities forging a low-carbon future

Tue, 2022-09-06 19:33 — mike kraft
Energy citizenship: Europe’s communities forging a low-carbon future From solar panels to biomass burners, boom in green initiatives seen as vital to achieving EU climate targets the Guardian
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CDC fhas a simple interactive tool to tell when to test yourself and how long to quarantine if you're exposed to COVID.

Sat, 2022-04-23 05:40 — mike kraft
The CDC finally has a simple interactive tool that tells you when to test yourself and how long to quarantine if you're exposed to COVID. Here's how it works. The tool is long overdue, but it's a great way to quickly assess how long you could be contagious, and which date is best for you to take a test. YahooNews
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Ventilation can help make public transit safer but masks are better, experts say

Fri, 2022-04-22 19:18 — mike kraft
Ventilation helps make public transit safer from spread of Covid-19, but masks are better Although a federal judge struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for public transportation Monday, some experts say you don't want to throw out your mask just yet. No matter the form of public transportation -- planes, trains, trams, subways, buses or even rideshares -- good ventilation can help reduce the spread of Covid-19, but masks work best. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN
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White House emphasises air quality improvements in latest effort to thwart coronavirus

Thu, 2022-03-31 00:01 — mike kraft
White House turns to air quality in latest effort to thwart coronavirus It is pushing strategies, such as better air filters in schools and businesses, to help curb the spread of the virus. Dan Diamond Washington Post
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White House releases ventilation guidelines meant to address indoor Covid spread

Fri, 2022-03-18 19:46 — mike kraft
White House releases ventilation guidelines meant to address indoor Covid spread A statement from the White House says funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan can help upgrade air quality in schools and other public buildings. NBC News

The White House on Thursday released new ventilation and air quality guidelines for schools, colleges and other building owners and operators in an effort to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading indoors.

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U.S. to share some coronavirus technologies with WHO

Fri, 2022-03-04 21:32 — mike kraft
U.S. to share some coronavirus technologies with World Health Organization Plan would allow other countries to replicate U.S. scientific breakthroughs, intended to boost supplies to fight pandemic. Dan Diamond Washington Post
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WHO to create training center in South Korea to help poor countries make vaccines and other treatments

Wed, 2022-02-23 20:56 — mike kraft
WHO works to spread COVID vaccine technology to more nations GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization is creating a global training center to help poorer countries make vaccines, antibodies and cancer treatments using the messenger RNA technology that has successfully been used to make COVID-19 vaccines. AP NEWS
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New Technology: Face mask sensor can detect leaks and your heart rate

Tue, 2022-01-18 06:03 — mike kraft
Face mask sensor can detect leaks and your heart rate | Engadget A new face mask sensor can measure your heart rate and even detect leaks.. Engadget
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Italy to start sewer testing, experts describe advantages

Fri, 2022-01-14 20:19 — mike kraft
Italy's sewers will give early alert for future COVID spikes Italy will use the nation's sewage to predict future coronavirus spreads and to alert authorities to rising cases and new variants before they appear in testing and hospitals, a senior official said, announcing a project to be launched in coming months. Emilio Parodi Reuters
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Scientists using raw sewage as a tool to help determine how COVID infections are trending find some decrease

Fri, 2022-01-14 20:11 — mike kraft
When will this COVID surge end? Scientists search your sewage for clues As COVID-19 and the omicron variant spread across the country, scientists are increasingly testing raw sewage to track trends. YahooNews

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