EPA Releases 2021 Data Collected under Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
October 17, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released 2021 greenhouse gas (GHG) data collected under the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). There has been an overall long-term decreasing trend in industry GHG emissions since 2011, primarily driven by a decrease in emissions from power plants. In 2021, reported emissions from […]
How To Use Cleaning Vinegar at Home
Did you know that traditional cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting products can increase indoor air pollution? Popular household products often produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are toxic gasses found in aerosol sprays and liquid cleaners. When used indoors, VOCs quickly infiltrate the air we breathe and wreak havoc on our overall health. They manifest in […]
Mayor Peters-Manning pushes for more action to ensure safe drinking water
Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning testified before the New Jersey Assembly’s Telecommunications and Utilities Committee in Trenton last week, pushing for further action to ensure safe drinking water for Trenton Water Works (TWW) customers in Hopewell and beyond. Mayors Jeff Martin of Hamilton and Reed Gusciora of Trenton also spoke to the committee, along with […]
Water main break causes boil advisory for Festus, Missouri
FESTUS, Mo. — After a large water main break Saturday in Festus, city residents are under a boil until further notice. According to city officials, an AT&T contractor hit a large water main Saturday on South Mill Street, which caused the break. Boil advisories are issued after major water main breaks due to the possibility […]
Former SDSU Prof Makes Gadget to Prevent Sunflowers from Burning up Tractors – Dakota Free Press
I learned something new today: sunflowers can cause your tractor to catch fire! What started as a day of planting into sunflower stubble quickly turned into a disaster as Charlie Edlinger’s new tractor went up in flames in a matter of minutes from the dry stalks. “I immediately was trying the best I could to […]
These Ohio towns had drinking water issues they didn’t tell the public about
The ability to trust that our basic needs are met is the foundation of a healthy psyche, according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. These needs include access to food, water, shelter, and other physiological necessities. When we cannot fulfill those needs, items and tasks that appear higher on the hierarchy, like freedom, friendship, self-esteem, and self-actualization, […]
Your part in climate change
In our previous article in Sustainably Yours, we looked at things that the government can do to prepare Phuket for Climate Change. In this article, we’ll look at things that you can do in your daily life to help mitigate and adapt to it. Simply cutting back on aircon use, or even switching to air […]
OUR GEM: The future of water quality in Lake Coeur d’Alene
Over the last two years, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewed water quality data from Coeur d’Alene Lake. This was no small task, as data has been collected on the lake for decades. The NAS assembled a committee composed exclusively of scientists considered experts in their field from across the country. Their charge was […]
Tomorrow: EPA to Hold Open Houses and Community Meetings for Memphis Residents about Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide
October 17, 2022 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 17, 2022) – On October 18, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host two open houses and community meetings at the Monumental Baptist Church at 704 S Pkwy E, Memphis, Tenn. to provide residents an opportunity to learn more about commercial sterilizers that release high levels of […]
Ten Moroccan startups awarded for their water conservation projects | Atalayar
Participants in the 1st edition of the Hackathon Water Show enjoyed this flagship event dedicated to putting innovation at the service of the conservation and improvement of water resources, the coaching phase and Workshops. During this Hackathon spread over three days, some 20 entrepreneurs and startups competed for the first 10 places to participate in […]