Dentists concerned as Queensland lags nation on fluoride in drinking water
Maria Chatfield was stunned when she took her four children for a routine dental check earlier this year only for the dentists to marvel at the condition of their teeth. Key points: Of Queensland’s 77 local government areas, 51 do not have fluoridated water Dentists hope a study showing fluoride does not affect children’s brains will […]
Audi Wants Its EVs To Clean The Air While They Charge Or Drive
With particulate pollution being a major problem in large urban centers, Audi is working on a solution to have its future cars clean the air around them both when they are driven and when charging. In order to achieve this, it has enlisted the help of one of its suppliers, Mann+Hummel, an industry leader in […]
Woman Has Eye Removed After Parasite Enters Eye From Tap Water
A woman had her left eye removed after she showered while wearing contact lenses and it got infected. Marie Mason caught a rare parasite infection, called Acanthamoeba keratitis, which can cause blindness. Symptoms of the infection include: eye pain, blurred vision, and the sensation of something in the eye. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for […]
La EPA anuncia plan federal para reducir los niveles de dióxido de azufre y mejorar la calidad del aire en Detroit
October 11, 2022 CHICAGO (11 de octubre de 2022) – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) publicó un Plan de Implementación Federal para mejorar la calidad del aire en el área metropolitana de Detroit mediante la reducción de las emisiones de dióxido de azufre (SO2). El […]
₹700-crore project at Avulapalle to end drinking water problems of Punganur and Piler constituencies in Andhra Pradesh
The project with a storage capacity of 3.5 tmc ft will provide irrigation water to 60,000 acres; 176 families will be provided with R&R benefits The project with a storage capacity of 3.5 tmc ft will provide irrigation water to 60,000 acres; 176 families will be provided with R&R benefits Minister for Energy, Forests, and […]
Schneider Electric : Air Quality Control – The Key to Healthy Buildings
Many have experienced burning eyes and dry throats while working at an office or at home. In heavily-populated offices, good ventilation is not always a luxury. This causes high levels of CO2 in the air, which can cause fatigue, headaches, and dizziness, and lessen your productivity and general feeling of well-being. This creates a challenge […]
Lake County News,California – Study: Harmful toxins from algal bloom are contaminating drinking water
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — As climate change increases temperatures, harmful algal blooms, or HABs, caused by cyanobacteria are on the rise in lakes, rivers and reservoirs, posing a health threat to humans, domestic animals and wildlife. A study published this week by the Public Health Institute’s Dr. Gina Solomon and PHI’s Tracking California program revealed […]
2022 candidate for Lake County Board District 5
Bio Party: Democratic Office sought: Lake County Board District 5 City: Lake Villa Age: 57 Occupation: Executive director, Orthopaedic Research Society Previous offices held: Precinct committeemen #164, #162, #152, current precinct committeemen in #150. Q&A Q: Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election for the first time? Is there a […]
Joshua Nagine: L/A residents can’t remain silent on drinking water issues
As an environmentalist, humanist and ratepayer, I’m hoping Auburn and Lewiston residents will advocate for themselves regarding our drinking water. There are myriad considerations concerning the debate around development within the watershed. The science is complex, as are the arguments. Let me attempt to simplify. Any new housing within the watershed without more stringent environmental […]
What are you doing on Water Night? – The Echo
Water Night was a great way to learn how much we all take the important household utility for granted and Tweed Shire residents are being urged to sign on for next Thursday’s event and experience first-hand how much they rely on tap water. Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry when we turn on the tap, […]