12/01/2021
The Envirome Institute is hiring temporary lab assistance - if you know of a chemistry or biology student, they may be interested in this opportunity!
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05/11/2021
The nation's largest emitter of HFC-23 is located in Louisville's Rubbertown area. The proposed rule would require Chemours to eliminate 99.9% of its HFC-23 emissions by October 1, 2022. This would be a big steps towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions which creates the greenhouse effect- trapping heat and warming the earth's surface. Thanks to James Bruggers and Inside Climate News for this great piece!
The EPA Proposes a Ban on HFC-23, the Most Potent Greenhouse Gas Among Hydrofluorocarbons, by October 2022 - Inside Climate News
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—A proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would require the chemical manufacturer Chemours to follow through on a recent voluntary commitment to eliminate emissions of a climate super-pollutant from its Louisville Works chemical plant. The company pledged in ...
02/19/2021
Smell MyCity is an odor reporting app for Louisville we helped bring to Louisville. It is available for download from Google Play and Apple App Store and can be used to report outdoor odors. Data is shared back with Louisville residents through the Louisville Data Commons. Reports are also shared with city agencies like APCD and MSD so they can tackle problems when they occur!
MSD working to eliminate sewer odors in west Louisville neighborhoods
Click here to view this video from wdrb.com.
11/02/2020
The Co-Immunity Project is recruiting people for COVID-19 testing. UofL has mailed out 30,000 letters inviting folks to participate in this study. If you're interested in registering or learning more, scan the QR code below!
Co-Immunity will test community members across all of Louisville-Jefferson County starting on Friday, November 6. If you got a letter from us, please sign up or if you're interested in learning more scan the QR code below!
10/05/2020
We were so excited to share about our Healthy Plants Collection on WDRB News this morning! Watch each segment below to learn all the ways a Nanz and Kraft Florist Healthy Plant can brighten up your home, classroom, or office!
Healthy Plants Collection at Nanz & Kraft helps spread cleaner air indoors
Keith Kaiser learns about the benefits of house plants.
09/17/2020
Our water can tell us so much about health - it's about time we started listening
Metro sewers reveal spread of COVID-19 in a new way
Studies suggest the new testing could allow public health officials to identify trends and make decisions as much as two weeks sooner.
09/15/2020
We know you've been waiting - here's your chance to participate in our Co-Immunity Project and receive free COVID-19 tests! See all the details and scan the QR code below to schedule your appointment!
Would you like to participate in our COVID-19 research project? Community enrollment for the Co-Immunity Project is now open! See the details and scan the QR code below to make your appointment!