Pollutant

• But even indoors, many people will still be exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution – much of it resulting from cooking.
• Food that is burned, seared or braised during cooking can produce tiny particles called particulate matter (PM2.5).
• Even food residue that collects in the oven or on the hob generates fine particles when burned.
• Homes in western Europe have long relied on natural ventilation, so the move towards airtight homes requires some life adjustments from their occupants.

Ventilating our homes

• As part of retrofitting, homes will often have mechanical ventilation systems installed.
• This could be as simple as a cooker hood in the kitchen or an exhaust fan in the bathroom.
• But some homes will instead be equipped with a full service heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that takes in and cleans outside air, before cooling or heating it.

Risks remain

• We also found that half the homeowners surveyed did not understand how to use their ventilation system correctly.
• Most homeowners were unaware of the sources and health risks of indoor particulate matter exposure and how this was related to cooking.
• It is a longstanding concern that occupants need to be better informed about the risks of indoor air pollution.

How to reduce your exposure when cooking

• There are, however, several simple tips that people should follow to reduce their exposure to poor air quality when cooking.
• Your exposure to airborne particles will therefore increase as soon as you begin cooking.
• You can even pair your cooker hood with PM2.5 sensors to reduce your exposure further.
• Adjusting to these systems will take some time, but through some simple tips and information, we can reduce our exposure.

• The ESI surveyed more than 750 business leaders directly involved in their organization's environmental sustainability initiatives, at a time when ESG-related regulations and global calls to action are mounting.
• "Our data shows that companies aren't wavering in their commitment to sustainability," said Vimal Kapur, President and Chief Operating Officer of Honeywell.
• Honeywell's solutions are ready now to support ESG efforts and help organizations around the world reach their sustainability targets."
• "Companies are continuing to invest in technology that helps them achieve their environmental sustainability goals," said Evan van Hook, chief sustainability officer of Honeywell.

• According to Albert Slap, President: "RiskFootprint™ Version 14 is the first and only SaaS hazard and climate assessment to include all 18 NRI hazards, Community Resilience and EPA air pollution scores.
• FEMA developed the National Risk Index to provide a relative measurement of community-level natural hazard risks in the US.
• EPA's monitoring stations around the USA measure the pollutants in the local area daily and calculate the Air Quality Index (AQI).
• The NRI Community Resilience Score is also an important "first-look", screening tool in evaluating overall resilience of the communities in which assets are located.

• “Bringing an electric ride share program to New Jersey makes great sense and will be a benefit to the low- to moderate-income communities that may lack access to traditional public transportation.
• We are excited to have been selected and share our expertise and experience in the electric ride share space,” said Michael D. Farkas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blink Charging.
• The ride share service has become the largest 100% EV car-sharing company in California.
• For a list of projects to be funded with the $70 million in RGGI auction proceeds, visit NJ DEP- StopTheSoot.org .