The US Environmental Protection Agency explains that increasing outdoor air ventilation helps reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants, including viruses. Increased ventilation also reduces surface contamination by removing some virus particles before they have the chance to land on surfaces. The World Health Organisation also believes that understanding and controlling ventilation can “reduce the risk...Read More
LightingEurope has called on European policy makers to actively support and stimulate the uptake of UV-C disinfection technologies, in particular as part of the EU Renovation Wave Initiative, and to ensure that EU and national financial instruments are available to support their installation.Read More
Forgive me for being self-indulgent this month but, in trying to absorb the Nphet words of wisdom throughout this Covid pandemic, I’m afraid I’ve ended up suffering far more debilitating symptoms from NPHETitis than I did when I contracted Covid back in March. Talk about the so-called cure being worse than the disease!Read More
REHVA, the Federation of European HVAC Associations, has published the second review of its COVID-19 Guidance. The latest version focusses on the reopening and safe use of buildings and suggests mitigation measures on specific components and building types, including a document on how to reopen schools, the use of fan coils with recirculation, and minimising...Read More
It has been another eventful couple of months for many countries around the globe. The COVID-19 situation continues to create havoc across the world, as countries deal with the fall-out of the health crisis and associated economic impact. Here Professor Paul de Leeuw*, Energy Transition Institute, Robert Gordon University, explains why the oil and gas...Read More
Scientists and physicians specialising in immunobiology and infection control have joined forces to support a new global petition calling on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to protect public health and save lives. The petition calls for swift and decisive action to establish global guidance on indoor air quality, with a clear recommendation on the minimum...Read More
