In case you haven’t heard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stepped up the enforcement of the Lead Paint Rule. Read now to find out what steps the EPA is now taking to combat hazardous lead. The EPA Lead Paint… Read More
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President Obama 2013: Proposed Cuts For IAQ Programs
If you haven’t been keeping up with politics, President Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2013 is composed of substantial cutbacks for the indoor environment industry. The Centers for Disease Control asthma and lead initiatives would merge into a Healthy… Read More
EPA is Set To Increase The Enforcement of The Lead Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is stepping up its inspections and enforcement of the Lead Rule for renovation, repair and painting (RRP). This article will provide you the details on the increased enforcements of the Lead Rule. The EPA’s… Read More
EPA Warns About Lead Paint
With the recent string of natural disasters that have plagued the nation bringing countless clean up and repair efforts to these devastated cities and towns, a very real, new threat has been uncovered – lead-based paint. This form of paint… Read More
Energy Smart Slabs and Attics Avoid Mold Amplification
The construction of attics and concrete slabs has historically been done as a simple, cost-effective way to support a floor or roof. Because of this, the impact these two areas have on a home’s energy costs and ability to keep… Read More
Senators Seek More Limits on the Lead Paint Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Rule, which concerns renovations on homes containing pre-1978 lead paint. The regulation requires clearance testing to detect the presence, or lack, of lead following any home renovation…. Read More
Study shows that filters reduce cardiovascular problems
Air pollution is a problem that has gained more and more interest over the past few years. Research has shown that air pollution can negatively affect the health of those who are constantly subjected to harmful environments. But a recent… Read More
Humidity in Schools: Too Dry or Too Damp?
It is like a Shakespearean play – damp or not too damp? That is the question. When is a school too dry or too damp? Both extremes can be hazardous to your child’s health and both need to be dealt… Read More
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