Air pollution

CHAIR 2022 Leadership Award Winners – Community

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

This year we had the most significant number of nominations to date and are awarding four awards in two categories, Healthcare and Community, for outstanding work and leadership.

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  • This year we had the most significant number of nominations to date and are awarding four awards in two categories, Healthcare and Community, for outstanding work and leadership.
  • "Thank you for the honor of receiving the CHAIR Leadership Award.
  • "CHAIR and its partners have long worked to this end, and I am honored to be recognized by this award."
  • "And these award winners truly represent CHAIR's new Vision: 'Safe Spaces, free from pathogens', and our new Mission: 'Inspire and guide research-based engineered solutions'."

Global Carsharing Market Report 2023: The Category of Electric Vehicles is Expected to Develop at the Fastest CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The category of electric vehicles is expected to develop at the fastest CAGR.

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  • The category of electric vehicles is expected to develop at the fastest CAGR.
  • because they create less air pollution and greenhouse gases than vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel.
  • Additionally, it is anticipated that the market acceptance of electric automobiles would expand quickly due to their cheap maintenance costs.
  • Furthermore, since they don't have a tailpipe, pure electric cars don't release any carbon dioxide while they're moving.

Everbridge Supports Several U.S. States and Cities Responding to Air Quality Emergency Caused by Ongoing Canadian Wildfires

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230608005447/en/
    “Effective communication between public health agencies and residents is absolutely critical during times like these,” said David Wagner, CEO of Everbridge.
  • “When wildfires occur, air quality can rapidly deteriorate, posing significant risks to our communities.
  • Everbridge is experiencing a significant increase in the number of municipalities leveraging the company’s community engagement and mass notification offerings.
  • New York City’s Notify NYC is sending regular Air Quality alerts via opt-in, using multilingual templates.

ComEd, PLCCA Team Up to Help Low-Income Communities Benefit from Cleaner Energy Technologies

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Reports show climate change disproportionately impacts these communities and leaves residents more exposed to harmful air pollution.

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  • Reports show climate change disproportionately impacts these communities and leaves residents more exposed to harmful air pollution.
  • The program partners with local nonprofit organizations to hire and train residents from these same communities to help educate community members on the benefits of – and help connect them to – solar energy.
  • The transition can help decarbonize neighborhoods that tend to be the most impacted by high concentrations of air pollutants and other environmental concerns.
  • Staff also provide education on the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment and energy-efficiency programs that can help manage energy use to lower energy bills.

Global Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Market Report 2023-2028: Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunities, Company Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Market, Global Forecast 2023-2028, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Market, Global Forecast 2023-2028, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The other factors forecasted to propel the development of the worldwide acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) market include the rising rate of air pollution and lifestyle-related diseases and Increasing accident rates and trauma-causing ARDS market.
  • However, the high cost of devices, lack of awareness about diseases, failure of trials for ARDS, and stringent regulation for approvals are the main factors restraining the global acute respiratory distress syndrome market.
  • In addition, nebulization devices dominate the acute respiratory distress syndrome market due to their low cost and wide availability.

Schneider opens large-scale zero emission electric charging depot in Southern California

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced the completion of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California.

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  • Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced the completion of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California.
  • The depot will power its battery electric truck (BET) fleet, which will include nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias by year’s end, making it one of North America’s largest zero emission fleets.
  • “Schneider decided to lead the way by building our own depot in South El Monte," said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke.
  • “It was important to develop onsite charging because it is the most efficient solution to power our growing electric fleet.

Pet Honesty's Team of Pet Health Experts Advise on Growing Interests in Dog and Cat Seasonal Allergies Amid Air Quality Threats

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Friday, June 9, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Pet Honesty® convened its team of pet health experts to offer advice to its community of pet parents on maintaining their pet's health and safety regarding allergy, immunity, respiratory, and overall health support as allergen and air pollution forecasts increase in the wake of the Canadian wildfires. The brand also donated Allergy Support supplements valued at $20,000 to pet organizations in need of nutrient-dense products in the U.S. Northeast region.

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  • The brand also donated Allergy Support supplements valued at $20,000 to pet organizations in need of nutrient-dense products in the U.S. Northeast region.
  • "What is important to keep in mind is that outdoor air quality impacts indoor air quality for all family members, including your pets."
  • Pet Honesty's Health Advisory Team offer the following tips and resources for pet parents to help maintain their pet's health during high allergen and air pollution days:
    Check your local Air Quality Index (AQI) score daily at AirNow.gov .
  • Pet Honesty's Allergy Support supplements are sold online at PetHonesty.com, Amazon, Chewy, and at more than 5,000 retail stores nationwide.

Verkada's Command product platform continues to expand with new and enhanced video search capabilities, integration with ASSA ABLOY and additional capabilities for Verkada Intercom

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

These updates include:

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  • These updates include:
    Enhanced video search, video quality and video management features , including a novel motion search with trajectory analysis and H.265 compression technology that unlocks up to 2X video quality across all cameras.
  • Expanded capabilities for Verkada's Intercom , allowing organizations to also use it as a single-door controller and a talk down speaker.
  • Integration with ASSA ABLOY , a global leader in access solutions, expanding on Verkada's network of wireless lock integrations.
  • Enhanced Air Quality monitoring capabilities , including Verkada's first HVAC integration with the BACnet protocol and a new sensor device calibration feature.

Clean air and the lung health of Canadians are a high priority

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

And on Clean Air Day, the impact of good air quality on our health is more important than ever before.

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  • And on Clean Air Day, the impact of good air quality on our health is more important than ever before.
  • With the lung health of millions of Canadians being threatened by various wildfires currently burning, the Lung Health Foundation is reminding anyone living with a lung disease to take extra precautions in protecting their lung health.
  • "Forest fires release harmful pollutants and smoke which can have adverse effects on respiratory health," cautions Jessica Buckley, President and CEO of the Lung Health Foundation.
  • The Certified Respiratory Educators that manage the Lung Health Line at the Lung Health Foundation recommend that individuals reduce outdoor activity when wildfire smoke levels are high.

United Kingdom Air Purifiers Market Report 2023: Increasing Air Pollution Drives Adoption

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The United Kingdom air purifiers market is expected to witness robust growth during the forecast year owing to the increasing number of cases of airborne diseases and rapidly increasing pollution levels in several cities of the country.

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  • The United Kingdom air purifiers market is expected to witness robust growth during the forecast year owing to the increasing number of cases of airborne diseases and rapidly increasing pollution levels in several cities of the country.
  • An air purifier ensures the filtering of indoor air in a closed environment, which captures and delivers clean air.
  • With the rise in air pollution in different cities of the United Kingdom, the government has set up several laws to bring down the increasing air pollution level in the country.
  • In this report, the United Kingdom air purifiers market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below:
    United Kingdom Air Purifier Market, by Filter Type: