New York City Indoor Pollution Law Upheld By Federal Court
Industry trade groups challenged a New York City law limiting the use of methane fired appliances in large buildings. They lost.
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Gas Stoves Are Hazardous To Your Health
The latest research claims gas stoves kill up to 40,000 people a year in the EU and UK. So why are so many committed to using them?
Super Plants to Clean Indoor Air … Or Something Like That
Plants already do so many magical things. They are truly wonders of the world — as all life is. However, scientists continue to play with plants in order to reach new frontiers and solve more problems. One new plant is the Neo Px. It is a bioengineered plant that can … [continued]
Chefs Want To Continue To Cook With Gas — Gas Companies Help With Disinformation Campaigns
A coalition of gas companies and their supporters have partnered with restaurant associations to ensure the right for chefs to cook with gas. The coalition has made headway in several prominent communities and is now planning to confront rules across the western US to limit the installation of gas stoves … [continued]
American Lung Assoc. Supports All-Electric Building Act
Last week, the American Lung Association penned an open memo in support of the All-Electric Building Act (S.562-A/A.920-A). In it, the Association urges the New York state senate and assembly to include the bill in their new One House budget proposals. The proposal, which seeks to effectively ban gas-powered appliances … [continued]
Gas Stove Culture War Boils Over: What Did The Industry Know, & When Did They…
The gas stove war is heating up, led by the American Gas Association, which says the latest health research is flawed.
The Straight Skinny On Gas Stoves & Indoor Pollution
Researchers in the Bronx have measured the level of NO2 pollution from gas stoves. The result should boost sales of induction stoves.
From Rajasthan To Mexico: Why Gender Matters At The Heart Of The Energy Transition
Since women are the primary users of energy, they are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change impacts. Energy policies failing to reach women are thus exacerbating potential climate risks for them. In addition, gender inequalities limit women’s access to finance streams, information or training for using sustainable energy sources. Taking a gender lens approach is thus crucial for minimizing such bias and ensuring equal access to energy for both women and men.
Sleep Cleaner On Natural Latex Mattresses
We usually write about sustainability innovations on a larger scale: solar, wind, and EVs. But there are lots of smaller ways to live a greener and healthier life at home, and natural bedding is a huge part of that. Learn why natural latex mattresses offer a safer sleep so that you can sleep well and help us fight for our renewable future!
The Awair Glow Home Air Quality Monitor (CleanTechnica Review)
The Awair Glow is a tiny, night light–sized appliance that brings smart air quality monitoring to your home. It doesn’t stop there, as it is also able to trigger actions to correct the issues. Awair sent us over a unit to review, so we took it for a spin over the course of a couple of weeks.
