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10 articles

Jul 15, 2022

Building Owners/Operators and COVID-19: Human Health Risks in Closed Buildings

*This blog contains updated information from a previous version*  Stay at home orders from government officials in response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the resulting COVID-19 disease has resulted in closure of numerous business and buildings. Closing buildings abruptly could have unintended consequences if building owners and operators did not take proactive steps before closure … Building Owners/Operators and COVID-19: Human Health Risks in Closed Buildings Read More »

Alex
6 min read

Oct 13, 2022

How Unregulated Coal Ash Disposal Can Result in Groundwater Contamination

The Problem with checking your own homework Monday December 22, 2008, an environmental disaster struck in Kingston, Tennessee. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)’s Kingston Fossil Plant released 1.1 billion gallons of coal ash into the nearby Clinch and Emory Rivers and covered nearly 300 acres of surrounding land. The coal ash damaged numerous homes and building … How Unregulated Coal Ash Disposal Can Result in Groundwater Contamination Read More »

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Sep 3, 2023

Hurricane Dangers You Can't See

The communities affected by Hurricane Idalia not only have to deal with the immediate impact of the storm's destruction but also face a hidden danger to human health. Although the immediate aftermath ...

Alex
3 min read

Nov 17, 2022

Hurricanes And Health

While communities are currently dealing with the primary destruction caused by Hurricane Ian, other health-impacting issues could develop as a result of the storm’s effect on remaining buildings and infrastructure. Often these appear as a result of conditions that are favorable to the growth of biological organisms that are human health hazards. A brief summary … Hurricanes And Health Read More »

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