PUBLISHED: 08:36 12 February 2019 | UPDATED: 08:36 12 February 2019 Jason Noble Local democracy reporter Air pollution in Ipswich is a problem which opposition groups claim the borough council is not tackling seriously. Picture: GREGG BROWN Some of Ipswich’s most congested roads may be given management plans to tackle high pollution levels in the next few years, amid concerns that there is a lack or urgency to the borough council’s air quality strategy. The borough council’s executive last week approved the air quality action plan with measures to promote car sharing, get people walking and cycling more, and bring back the Park and Ride in Bury Road.Ipswich currently has five air quality management areas (AQMAs) – portions of the town where nitrogen dioxide levels are above the national level considered acceptable.Those are located in:• The junction of Norwich Road, Chevallier Street and Valley RoadThe area where St Matthews … [Read more...] about Worst spots for air pollution in Ipswich revealed
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Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is boosting their air conditioning business in Vietnam
Hitachi is one of the most popular brands in Vietnam, which is perceived as an attractive market for air-conditioning with its impressive population of 95 million people. The establishment of new sales company Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning in Vietnam proves that this company is very aggressive in the pursuit of acquiring a certain market share. In mid-October 2018, Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning partnered with Thang Uy group (TUG) to officially form a sales company. On one side is a global manufacturer of air-conditioners that was established in Japan in October 2015 as a joint venture between Johnson Controls International and Hitachi – two companies whose products have been strictly verified and have been operating in the global market for over 100 years. On the other side, TUG is an official distribution channel of corporations concentrating on manufacturing top quality equipment with almost 20 years experience of distribution in the domestic … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is boosting their air conditioning business in Vietnam
Roaches and broken air conditioners: Riverside County restaurant closures, Aug. 3-9
By Nikie Johnson | [email protected] | PUBLISHED: August 10, 2018 at 1:32 pm | UPDATED: August 13, 2018 at 2:19 pm Here are the restaurants and other food facilities closed by health inspectors in Riverside County between Aug. 3 and 9, 2018, according to the county’s Department of Environmental Health. If no reopening date is mentioned, the department had not listed that facility as reopened as of this publication. Pupuseria Guacamoles, 4773 Tyler St. Suite 2A, Riverside Closure date: Aug. 9 Grade: 94/A, passing, issued Aug. 7 Reason for closure: No air conditioning. Inside temperature was over 100 degrees during Aug. 7 inspection. Facility told to provide working air conditioner or face closure. Super Taco, 68171 Ramon Road Suite B, Cathedral City Closure date: Aug. 9 Grade: 75/C, failing Reason for closure: Lack of refrigeration and air conditioning. Other critical issues contributing to low score were lack of sanitizer and handwashing … [Read more...] about Roaches and broken air conditioners: Riverside County restaurant closures, Aug. 3-9
Fire crews rush to open air blaze in Ipswich
PUBLISHED: 22:53 18 June 2018 | UPDATED: 22:53 18 June 2018 Amy Gibbons The blaze happened on Gainsborough Lane in Ipswich Picture: GOOGLE MAPS GOOGLE MAPS Four engines were sent to tackle a fire covering a huge area of undergrowth in Ipswich this evening. Firefighters were called at 5.39pm today and spent an hour fighting the blaze on the 20 x 100m² patch of land on Gainsborough Lane. There were no reports of any injuries as a result of the incident. A stop was called at 6.26pm. … [Read more...] about Fire crews rush to open air blaze in Ipswich
Price of Freon for some air conditioners to skyrocket due to EPA phase-out
BROOKFIELD -- You may not know the chemical used in your A/C, but that may soon change.The U.S. government will soon stop the manufacturing of a chemical, eating away at the ozone. It is called 'R-22.'R-22 contains chlorine that can deplete the ozone when exposed. This is why it will no longer be manufactured or imported in the United States, starting in 2020. The price has skyrocketed since this announcement.Eble Park Ice Arena in Brookfield, Wisconsin has been using this type of freon since it opened nearly 30 years ago.The facility is owned by the Waukesha County Park System. The county has made about $100,000 in upgrades to this ice rink.Waukesha County Park System Director Duane Grimm said that is a far better deal than switching over to a common chemical used these days, such as ammonia."This will save us money to replace all the chiller plant here we would also have to replace the floor all the piping under the floor," Grimm said. "If we did this you're kind of looking … [Read more...] about Price of Freon for some air conditioners to skyrocket due to EPA phase-out