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  As humans age, our eyes change shape and undergo a natural process that significantly impacts our vision and overall quality of life. By the time people are 40, they usually require twice as much light; by 60, they need three times as much. It becomes harder to focus on close objects, colors are difficult…

A group of leading global corporates has urged the European Union to establish a stretching climate target for 2040, arguing the bloc should set a new goal to cut net greenhouse emissions by at least 90 percent on 1990 levels. Coca Cola, Unilever, Salesforce, Velux and Signify are among the firms to have backed the…

The professional cleaning industry has historically been called “recession-resistant,” a term that was developed in the mid-1980s because even through downturns, the cleaning industry remained strong. However, over the years and several economic downturns later, that term is rarely used. Why does it no longer apply to cleaners? Today, economic downturns do, in fact, impact…

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives….

With summer coming to an end, it’s time for facilities managers not only to examine the inside, outside, and landscaping elements of their facilities but also to be prepared for power outages, which are more likely to happen as it gets colder. Whether it’s an office complex, college or hospital campus, recreational hub, transportation hub,…

This article is sponsored by Together for Sustainability. For those in the chemical sector, the record temperatures experienced across the world this summer was another reminder of the crucial role we must play in addressing the climate crisis. Alongside other integral industries such as infrastructure and energy, the chemical sector forms the backbone of the…