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Does Green Energy Have Hidden Health and Environmental Costs

Environmental effects from hydropower vary widely, we found. Some dams cause significant climate impacts through the emissions of … See more

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The Origin of That Humidity and Health Factors Chart

WEBIt’s often called the Sterling chart and is from a 1986 paper titled, Indirect Health Effects of Relative Humidity in Indoor Environments. The authors of that paper …

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Ventilation Rates and Human Health

WEBThat’s been a commonly held belief for at least 200 years. In the mid-19th century, the connection between ventilation and human health was championed by …

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Study Details Health Risks of Insulation and Air-Sealing Products

WEBA group of organizations promoting energy-efficient housing has published a report on insulation and air-sealing products, concluding that chemical emissions from …

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Wisconsin Health Board Says Turbines Pose a Threat

WEBA connection between the low-frequency sound of wind turbines and ill health has not been established. But Dr. Jay Tibbetts, the vice president and medical …

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Humidity, Health, and Cold Climates

WEBEric Sevareid said it best: “The chief cause of problems is solutions.”. In short, it should be OK to use a humidifier to raise the indoor humidity in a leaky house in …

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Study Finds No Direct Link Between Wind Turbines and Health …

WEBA study of more than 1,200 adults in two Canadian provinces has found no definitive connection between the noise from utility-scale wind turbines and a number of …

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How Worried Should You Be About Asbestos in Older Homes

WEBAsbestos occurs in six mineral types, and all have fibers that are harmful to lung tissue, getting embedded in lung tissue and causing inflammation, scarring, and …

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Choosing Countertops for a Healthy Kitchen Environment

WEBThe company says the material has less than 70 g. of VOCs per L. Nonetheless, like other synthetic sealers, the material remains harmful to inhale until …

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Building Science and the Novel Coronavirus

WEBFinal perspective by Nathan Yost. Building science and design can play an important role in reducing infections caused by COVID-19, influenza and many viruses: …

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Common Method of Sewer Repair Poses Health Risks

WEBIt begins on a street outside a home or school, where a worker in a manhole is repairing a sewer pipe. The contractor inserts a resin-soaked sleeve into the buried …

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Pro/Con: Vinyl is Lethal

WEBPro/Con: Vinyl is Lethal. Bill Walsh is founder and executive director of Healthy Building Network, established in 2002 to promote the use of green building …

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Is Negative Pressure Causing a Problem in Your Home

WEBAt the other extreme, some Passive House projects have air-leakage rates of 100 cfm50, or even lower. Two 50-cfm bath fans would induce a 50-Pa pressure …

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What’s the Most Energy-Efficient Water Heater

WEBHow a heat pump water heater saves energy. Currently, water heaters of all types account for about 18 percent of U.S. households’ energy consumption—more than …

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How Safe is PEX Tubing

WEBBuilders have climbed on the PEX bandwagon in droves. Cross-linked polyethylene tubing is increasingly taking the place of copper in residential plumbing …

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EMFs and Human Health

WEBProtect yourself from electromagnetic fields (EMFs)! This $140 device is a "vortex energizer and EMF harmonizer." According to the manufacturer, the device was …

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Does Spray Foam Insulation Off-Gas Poisonous Fumes

WEBOpen- or closed-cell spray foam insulation is a great way to get air sealing and insulation in a single step, but the health implications are fuzzy. Spray foam is a …

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Lingering Questions About PEX

WEBAlthough copper remains common inside buildings, there are compelling reasons why new projects frequently use PEX. Price is one major draw: PEX can be a …

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Recycled PVC Raises Health Concerns

WEBBy Scott Gibson | June 24, 2015. Recycling practices may result in levels of lead that are higher than safe maximums in vinyl flooring tiles, a study has found. Lead and other …

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