Department of Energy’s New Energy Efficiency Regulations
The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE” or the “Department”) has been conducting energy efficiency rulemakings at a prolific rate since the beginning of the Biden administration. This uptick in regulatory action can be attributed not only to the initiatives of the Biden administration, but also to two 2020 lawsuits alleging that the Department failed to […]
EPA to Hold Open House Meeting in Santa Teresa, New Mexico on Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide Emissions
October 27, 2022 DALLAS, TEXAS (October 27th, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is committed to reducing health risks associated with toxic air pollution and is working to update and strengthen Clean Air Act standards for commercial sterilizers to achieve that goal. As part of that process, EPA is conducting an open house meeting […]
Minister Senzo Mchunu Commits to Delivering Water to the People of South Africa
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu reiterated the Ministry and department’s commitment towards the provision of water to the communities. This authoritative announcement was made during the launch of the Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM), today 27 October 2022 at Ga-Malekana Tribal Authority just outside Burgersfort in Limpopo. The programme is meant to fast-track the […]
Gov. Beshear Announces Over $217 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water, Improve Infrastructure Across Kentucky
Funding will go to 408 projects across the state and benefit approximately 1,500 unserved homes FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $217,200,881 in funding to support 408 projects that will provide clean drinking water and improve water infrastructure across 102 counties in Kentucky. The funding comes from the second round of Gov. Beshear’s […]
Turns out, sleep mode in smart fans isn’t just a gimmick
I tried out the Dreo Smart Fan earlier this year. Among its many features is one called “sleep mode,” which purportedly lowers the volume of the fan without impacting performance. I didn’t think much of it; after all, how loud could a fan actually be? And then fall arrived. For those of you who aren’t […]
Before or after a meal: When is the right time to drink water?
Drinking an adequate amount of water every single day is quintessential to healthy living. Not only does it help you stay hydrated but also aids crucial bodily functions like flushing out toxins from the body, creating saliva, and transporting nutrients to various parts of the body. As such, when you don’t drink enough water, you […]
How Super-Hot Rocks Miles Under the Earth’s Surface Could Help Combat Climate Change – NBC Connecticut
Superhot rock geothermal energy can be generated from dry rock that’s at least 752 degrees Fahrenheit. It exists all over the earth at depths between two and 12 miles. A new report out Friday from the Clean Air Task Force, a non-profit climate organization, finds that with investment in innovation, this category of clean, baseload […]
COVID Money to Benefit Cape Cod Water Quality, Housing
Barnstable County Commissioners Mark Forest, Ronald Bergstrom and Sheila Lyons. HYANNIS – Enough COVID recovery projects to total $14 million have applied to the Barnstable County American Rescue Plan Act grant program that has been allocated only one third that amount. Projects for affordable housing, public health, broadband access and more are looking to share […]
Karnataka man dies after drinking contaminated water, govt announces Rs 10 lakh relief
The incident took place in Belagavi district, just four days after a similar incident caused two deaths in Yadgir. A 70-year-old man died on Thursday, October 27 after drinking contaminated water in Karnataka’s Belagavi district, just four days after two fatalities were reported in Yadgir due to the same reason, authorities said. The latest death […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $16 million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Tennessee School Districts
Historic investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law headed to all 50 states in effort to transform America’s school bus fleet October 27, 2022 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 27, 2022) – On October 26, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate […]