Items Tagged with 'climate change'

In a recent whitepaper written by Dr. Janet Stout and Abraham Cullom of the Special Pathogens lab – both legionella experts – it’s reported that legionaires disseas is on the rise, particularly in the healthcare setting. Cliamte change, aging infrastrcuturem increasing population are all identified factors that increase legionella cases.

The decision to build the first CO₂-neutral ceramic production facility in Canada is a significant investment for a sustainable future for the global brand and a vital step for climate neutrality by 2045.

This may come as a shock (or not), but I’m not a huge sports fan. I root for my Alma Mater Michigan State (Go Green!), and that’s about it. Whereas my husband started planning his Super Bowl menu weeks in advance. Clearly, opposites attract!

For years, environmental considerations and sustainability have influenced innovation in manufacturing, and in 2021, those factors became the driving force behind new product development.

ASHRAE formally participated as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and an official COP observer.

The targets are set in alignment with the latest climate science requirements needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and aim to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5° C (approximately 3° F).

In the new policy, NTEA reiterates that it's imperative work trucks are included in the national discussion. 

The Paris Climate Accord is an international agreement among nearly 200 parties that “brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects.”

The Compact of States and Regions revealed in its annual report that the vision set out in the Paris Agreement is within reach

Emissions reduction targets of some of the world’s leading states and regions are projected to take them below the 2 degrees Celsius threshold up to 2020 – but ambition needs to be more long-term.