How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks as a new year starts
As children and teens continue to head back to classrooms, questions are arising about how much of a risk K-12 schools are when it comes to the spread of monkeypox. More than 18,400 cases have been diagnosed in the United States since mid-May, as of Wednesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
Ventura Coastal Agrees to $270,000 Penalty for Clean Air Act Violations at Visalia Facility
August 31, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Ventura Coastal, LLC, to resolve Clean Air Act chemical risk management violations at its citrus processing facility located in Visalia, California. The facility improperly managed refrigeration equipment containing more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and will pay […]
Letter: Cruz understands climate crisis |
To the editor: As someone who has devoted her life to social and environmental justice, it is incredibly important to me that Manny Cruz becomes our next state representative here in Salem. This is a pivotal moment in history where we have the opportunity to take radical and considered action to fight climate change, move […]
Why Bloomington water tastes bad and what you can do about it
If you’ve gone anywhere near tap water in Bloomington recently you’ve probably noticed a foul earthy or musty smell and taste. The perennial issue is related to algae growth in Lake Monroe, the county’s primary water source. On social media, some Bloomington residents have for days complained about the water tasting or smelling “like dirt […]
Editorial: Plan for flu shot | Opinion
With Labor Day just around the corner, it seems too early to bring up flu shots but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says September and October are the best times to take the flu vaccine. Health care experts say it is not too early to get your flu shot. Here are the […]
How To Properly Clean A Toilet Plunger
Many homeowners have a bottle of vinegar sitting in their kitchen cabinet right now. The bottle is probably only pulled from the cupboard to make salad dressings, marinades, or other food recipes. However, vinegar has far more uses than just recipes, including household cleaning supplies. Vinegar can be used as a powerful disinfectant because it […]
Cambridge Switches Water Sources Amid Increasing ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Tap Water | News
Cambridge is temporarily switching water sources after the Cambridge Water Department detected increasing levels of chemical pollutants in the municipal water supply, the city announced last week in a press release. After the department found rising levels of synthetic chemicals — namely, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — in an August sample of Cambridge tap water, […]
Airport Upgrade Highlights History, Energy Efficiency
A terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the world’s first to receive a new and important design recognition from a green building group. Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at SFO is being recognized for its commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. Airport terminals may not be top of mind when it comes to energy […]
Likely cause of Timaru water discolouration confirmed following Select Committee hearing
The likely cause of Timaru’s water discolouration and elevated manganese levels, which impacted resident’s drinking water supplies last summer, was a discharge from silage pits. Timaru’s mayor has pointed the finger of blame for that squarely at the regional council, but Environment Canterbury disputes that. Timaru ratepayers had been waiting several months to hear the […]
Tick Borne Diseases A Problem | Outdoors
As a kid in Watertown, I spent a lot of time in the weeds and willows along the Sioux River and at Lake Pelican and was always on the lookout for any strange bug that hitched a ride on my clothing or me, and ticks always seemed to be around. The Game, Fish & Parks […]