Are Southern California students and teachers breathing clean air?
New laws and funding push ventilation to boost air quality and slow spread of COVID-19. But experts cite too many loopholes and not enough consistency.
Fighting Climate Change with Heat Pumps
Western Cooling Efficiency Center research featured in an article published by the Energy Institute at Haas. Replacing your home HVAC system with a new heat pump reduces carbon emissions significantly. But when should you make the change?
UC Davis Developing Tech Using Current Air Conditioning Systems to Combat Climate Change Effects
The Western Cooling Efficiency Center at UC Davis is trying to develop new air technology that addresses problems with the grid and the challenges of climate change using our current AC systems.
Heat pumps: Coming to a home near you?
Washington building code proposal prompts debate as Inflation Reduction Act could spur heat pump use.
Do DIY air filters work against California wildfire smoke? What to know about cost and safety
Do-it-yourself air filters are safe, effective and can be used to protect your lungs from California wildfire smoke.
The Pandemic Has Suddenly Shined Light On Long-Neglected Indoor Air Concerns
For more than 25 years, Tom Smith has run 3Flow, a company whose sole mission is to make sure people don’t get sick from airborne hazards in their workplaces. He suddenly has the attention of a lot of employers who never really gave thought to it before the pandemic.
Worried About Returning to the Office? What to Ask Your Boss to Ensure You’re Safe
As employees and students prepare for their return to offices and classrooms, an NBC Bay Area investigation reveals a surprising lack of oversight regarding indoor air quality, which may have led to more COVID-19 infections and deaths. Experts argue the problem existed well before the pandemic and continues to threaten workplaces and schools across the country.
UC Davis Developed Sealing Technology Raises $22 Million from Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Aeroseal LLC, a company with a technology to better insulate buildings, raised $22 million from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a fund backed by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates. The technology, AeroBarrier, was developed at UC Davis by professor emeritus Mark Modera.
Local School Districts Improving Air Filtration As More Campuses Allowed To Reopen
As part of the pathway to reopening school buildings for in-person learning, Los Angeles Unified School District and others said they have upgraded their air filtration systems.
Sac City schools Paid $6 Million for Costly Air Cleaners with Unnecessary Features
“There are two things I’m worried about. One is using money wisely to best support school reopening,” said Theresa Pistochini, the engineering manager…