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Listen for health A novel way to track the changing health of an ecosystem C ANARIES ARE more sensitive to carbon monoxide than people are. Thus they were routinely taken [...]

When most people think of carbon monoxide, they envision odorless gas that can poison the body. For San Diego-based Hillhurst Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., carbon monoxide conjures a different vision--that of a [...]

Oilheating equipment typically produce lower levels of the hazardous gas carbon monoxide (CO), compared to heating equipment fueled by natural gas, propane, kerosene, wood and coal. CO is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas capable of causing death or injury when present at levels above those set by the EPA. Studies show that modern oilburners dramatically reduce the risk exposure to this gas, particularly when these equipment are adjusted carefully and subjected to regular maintenance.

When the subject of carbon monoxide (CO) is brought up, there seems to be some confusion over how that gas fits into the oil heat combustion picture. Carbon monoxide is [...]

The odor of engine emissions is not the danger; it's the components of unburned combustion byproducts in engine exhaust that pose the threat. Carbon monoxide (CO) is tasteless and odorless; [...]

Medical technology: Researchers have developed novel ways to tap the pharmacological potential of an infamous and deadly gas CARBON monoxide gets a bad rap. The gas, produced by incomplete combustion [...]

A hearing entitled, 'Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of Our Nation's Food Supply?--Part IV--Deception in Labeling,' was held last week by the House Energy and [...]

MEBANE, N.C. -- Home-safety injuries cost the nation $400 billion annually. About 4,000 people die and more than 20,000 are injured in fires. Only 28 percent of American homes have [...]

Heating contractors need to be aware of such developments. MIAMI, FL -- Better communication and coordination to prevent carbon monoxide-caused deaths are being crafted by Florida state's newly appointed indoor [...]

When wholesaler-distributors use internal combustion forklifts inside buildings and confined spaces, dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) can build up quickly and remain in the air long after engines are [...]

Should a fetus have rights? The June 9 (2003) cover of Newsweek asked this question and 87% of the more than 53,000 people that answered an online poll said yes. [...]

According to the American Lung Association, nearly 300 people die every year from carbon monoxide (CO) exposure related to residential combustion appliances. Thousands more will become sick from exposure to [...]

Sales of residential carbon monoxide (CO) alarms have grown dramatically, thanks largely to aggressive marketing by manufacturers of the alarm as well as the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Despite the strong sales, recent testing of the alarms showed that a large number of them failed to warn of the large concentration of monoxide present. The conclusion was drawn, therefore, residential CO alarms may not be providing consumers with any protection from carbon monoxide poisoning., Residential CO alarms may not be providing consumers with the expected protection from carbon monoxide poisoning. Recent testing of units has shown a large number of units failing to alarm, [...]

Concerns about the adverse health effects of indoor carbon monoxide (CO) have fueled calls to require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all new residential buildings. There have been moves to amend the building code to reflect this new requirement but there is a debate as to the feasibility of such a regulation. Builders oppose a mandatory CO detector requirement as the technology of such devices is still in infancy., Consumer Product Safety Commission says they are necessary to save lives but problems in Chicago raise questions. People are dying in their homes from carbon monoxide poisoning. That is the [...]

Homeowners and landlords were reminded of the dangers of carbon monoxide and the steps they can take to protect themselves and others from harm by the HSE last month. Supporting [...]

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a killer--plain and simple. The HVACR industry needs to step up its efforts to bring this message to the public in a clear, concise, and [...]

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that forms as a result of incomplete combustion. The combustion process requires the correct mixture of fuel and air. Examples of fuel are natural [...]

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is still with us. A couple of weeks ago, a caller wanted to know if compressed natural gas (CNG) was the only way he could reduce [...]