EPA Awards $2 Million to UC Berkeley for Research to Advance Water Management and Security
September 9, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2 million in research funding to the University of California, Berkeley to develop a cost-benefit tool to support enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR) as a viable, safe, and cost-effective water management strategy. EAR is the practice of using excess surface water to […]
Danish team arrives in Pakistan to provide clean drinking water to Sindh flood affectees
Ambassador Designate Jakob Linulf in conversation with Geo News, in Islamabad, on September 9, 2022. — Geo News screengrab ISLAMABAD: After committing $1.3 million for Pakistan on the flash appeal of the United Nations, Denmark has announced that it will provide clean drinking water daily to at least 40,000 people in the flood hit areas […]
An ‘off the wall’ festival | Showcase
Join Lancaster’s Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Museum of Art and History from 4-9 p.m., Sept. 17, for a variety of family-friendly activities. This free general admission event will be held at American Heroes Park (701 West Kettering St.) and includes live music, cultural performers, chalk artists, a car show, arts […]
Ghana Loses U.S.$2.5 Billion Annually to Air Pollution
Ghana’s annual economic cost of air pollution is estimated at $2.5 billion, approximately 4.2 per cent of Gross domestic product(GDP). This was disclosed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) representative, Dr Francis Kasolo, during the celebration of the third Annual International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies on Wednesday, under the theme “The air […]
Innovation key to meeting future water demand
In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River basin water system has been at normal levels, which is good for our agriculture, hydropower generation, barging, local water supplies, and fish and wildlife. However, 20 years ago we faced the same severe drought […]
Preventing Mold Outbreaks this Hurricane Season
Preventing Mold Outbreaks this Hurricane Season By Mechele Agbayani Mills “Water damage restoration can be as simple as vacuuming up water and drying out a room, or it can involve rebuilding entire sections of your home. When contemplating the cleanup of mold or water damage, verify the extent of the problem and contact a trustworthy […]
tricks “French style” to eliminate frying odors at home
Fried “pescaíto” is very tasty, as well as most stews and fried foods… that produce strong odors that spread throughout the house. The smell of food sometimes it’s unavoidable, even if you take all the precautions, like closing the doors or using the exhaust fan. The problem appears when you are going to receive guests, […]
La EPA celebrará una reunión comunitaria en Laredo, Texas, sobre los riesgos para la salud de las emisiones de óxido de etileno
September 9, 2022 DALLAS, TEXAS (De septiembre de 8th 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 […]
Almost a week of fluoridated water for Wellington residents
Alden Williams/Stuff Wellington water has been fluoridated consistently for the past week. (File photo) Wellington’s tap water has been correctly fluoridated this week – but the water supplier isn’t celebrating just yet. Wellington Water’s new fluoride facilities, set up in shipping containers at Te Marua and Gear Island water treatment plants, are dosing the water […]
Hearth House Hot Hits – Win a ducted air-con system!
Coast FM and Hearth House Mandurah are turning up the heat with our Hearth House Hot Hits! Tune in to Breakfast with Nikki & de Mello for the name of the day’s new Hearth House Hot Hit, then stay tuned to Coast FM throughout the day, because if you’re the first person to call through […]