The water in Mallorca don’t taste like what it oughta but it’s free
Not many people are aware that due to a recent change in the law, tap water is free in bars and restaurants in the Balearics and across Spain. In April 2022, the government changed the laws to make all bars and restaurants offer free tap water to their customers. It was done under the Law […]
The Pantry Staple That Can Remove Strong Odors From Wooden Utensils
A staple for most home cooks, wooden spoons, spatulas, and other utensils are extremely versatile, working equally as well with cast iron pans as they do with nonstick, enamel, copper, and other materials (via Southern Living). They don’t conduct heat like metal does, so you don’t have to worry about burning yourself, and when properly […]
Davenport Ranch area under boil water advisory
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some customers in the Davenport Ranch neighborhood are under a boil water advisory after a drop in pressure was caused by a pump failure. It’s a precautionary measure, and the pump issue has been addressed. Austin Water said they’re conducting water sampling and they’ve delivered drinking water to each affected household. Customers […]
Research backs ‘holistic’ IAQ improvement plans for UK schools
Researchers studying the effectiveness of using air purifiers or behavioural changes to improve IAQ in schools calls for more assistance from authorities to tackle classroom air pollution The effectiveness of air purification systems in schools can be bolstered by more holistic thinking around air quality plans. This is the conclusion of research by the […]
La EPA celebrará una reunión comunitaria en Athens, Texas, sobre los riesgos para la salud de las emisiones de óxido de etileno
September 13, 2022 DALLAS, TEXAS (De septiembre 13, 2022) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) está comprometida a reducir los riesgos para la salud de la contaminación tóxica del aire y está trabajando para actualizar y fortalecer las normas de la Ley de Aire Limpio correspondientes […]
Expert cleaning can handle the pressure | Goulburn Post
This before and after shot shows the effects of an expert treatment by Goulburn Washers. Picture supplied The recent spate of constant wet weather has been bad news for home exteriors. Mold, mildew and algae have taken over driveways, roofs and guttering, causing a serious maintenance problem for many residents. And that’s where Aaron Wadsworth […]
Drinking Water Quality, Flooding, Trash Top Water Concerns of Disadvantaged and Tribal Communities
Regional Needs Assessment Identifies Water Issues Across Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The quality of drinking water, flooding, lack of access to adequate green space, contamination and pollutants, and trash are among the most urgent water-related concerns facing low-income and tribal populations around the nine-county Bay Area, according to the Regional Needs […]
Invasive hala scale eradicated at UH Mānoa thanks to collaborative campus effort
Hala seeds and leaves infested by hala scale prior to removal The hala tree, its sprawling leaves famously used for woven lauhala pieces and iconic in Hawaiian and Polynesian culture, is being threatened by a critical invasive pest—the hala scale. Experts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources […]
Protecting Yourself From The Smoke | News
With smoke fluctuating to and from unhealthy levels we spoke to Craig Petersen, the Branch Chief of the Washoe County Air Quality Management Division and he told us “If you’re a sensitive group such as a child or an elderly person or someone with existing heart or lung condition make sure you limit that outdoor […]
Eight clean-air bills the Governor should sign
Another summer of record-breaking heat and drought, combined with wildfires, shows the urgency of tackling our climate and air pollution crises. Governor Newsom can take the next step in reducing emissions by signing the eight bills below that are currently on his desk. AB 2097 (Friedman) – Eliminate Parking Minimums Near Transit This bill would […]