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Feb 2, 2024

This Thermostat Setting Could Help Protect You From the New COVID Variant, According to Infectious Disease Experts

This time four years ago, we were learning about a mysterious illness called COVID-19. In 2024, COVID-19 isn’t a mystery anymore, but new variants continue to arise, sometimes with different symptoms and the need for updated guidance. On January 5, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention posted that JN.1 was the most widely circulating variant of COVID-19 […]

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Jan 22, 2024

ASHRAE Updates Energy Efficiency Standard for Existing Buildings

The 2024 edition of Standard 100 contains new metrics for setting emissions targets and a “simple” compliance mechanism for energy-efficient and low-emission buildings. Dive Brief: ASHRAE released the latest edition of its energy efficiency standard for existing buildings Jan. 17, expanding its focus on building decarbonization. Updates in Standard 100-2024, the Energy and Emissions Building Performance […]

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Jan 22, 2024

ASHRAE Updates Energy Efficiency Standard for Existing Buildings

Dive Brief: ASHRAE released the latest edition of its energy efficiency standard for existing buildings Jan. 17, expanding its focus on building decarbonization. Updates in Standard 100-2024, the Energy and Emissions Building Performance Standard for Existing Buildings, include new metrics for setting greenhouse gas emissions targets, requirements to establish energy management plans and achieve energy and […]

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Jan 22, 2024

13 Signs of Mold in the House to Keep an Eye On

Mold: That dreaded “M” word no one wants to hear (see or smell). The presence of mold can stop a home sale or lead to major homebuyer regret. And if you’re living in a home with mold, you’re probably wondering how it’s adversely affecting you and your family’s health—and how much it will cost to remove it. But […]

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Jan 2, 2024

Signs of Black Mold in Air Vents and What to Do About It

Causes of Black Mold in Air VentsMoisture buildup is common in air conditioning and HVAC systems, which often leads to black mold showing up in air vents. According to Tony Abate, a certified mold inspector and vice president and chief technology officer at AtmosAir Solutions in Fairfield, Connecticut, “Black mold growth occurs when moisture and […]

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Jan 2, 2024

Centerpoint – Steve Levine

Centerpoint – December 23, 2023

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Dec 18, 2023

Global Warming is Disrupting the Hotel Industry

Global warming is having a worrying effect on hospitality and the entire travel industry. Climate change is not only impacting where we stay, but where and when we travel. We see those signs every day, as friends, work colleagues or relatives are forced to change their travel plans—and where to stay—due to our changing weather conditions. […]

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Dec 18, 2023

Combating Respiratory Illnesses

With respiratory viruses like the flu, Covid and RSV – respiratory syncytial virus – on the rise in our area, Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., has some thoughts on what you should be doing to protect yourself. Tierno is a professor of microbiology and pathology at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine and NYU […]

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Nov 27, 2023

Your HVAC System Needs To Be Serviced Twice A Year

Tony Abate is the vice president and chief technical officer at AtmosAir Solutions, based out of Connecticut. According to him, it is especially important for people with respiratory problems to have their HVAC systems serviced at least twice a year to maintain good indoor air quality. “An HVAC (heating and air conditioning) system not properly […]

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Nov 22, 2023

6 Cruise Lines Making Progress

Virgin Voyages Like different traces on this checklist, Virgin Voyages goals to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Virgin’s ships are all on the newer facet (the road’s first ship, Scarlet Girl, debuted in 2021), so that they profit from trendy know-how that optimizes power and gasoline utilization. Moreover, the ships boast futuristic options like […]

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Nov 21, 2023

2023 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

For the 2023 holiday season (and the rest of the year, too!), we have created our annual 2023 holiday gift guide, highlighting amazing products and services only from small businesses! These great gift ideas are all provided by our own incredible contributor network of small business owners, experts, advisors and entrepreneurs and are presented below […]

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Nov 3, 2023

IFMA Releases New North America Operations & Maintenance Benchmarking Report

As the most trusted global provider of benchmarking metrics for the facility management (FM) industry, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) today released its latest North America Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Benchmarking Report. The report provides benchmarks in three major facility categories: janitorial, maintenance and utilities, as well as detailed performance benchmarks by a number […]

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