Back to school with safe drinking water
While school was out, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) helped them make sure drinking water was safe upon students’ return to the classroom. Throughout the school year – and especially during summer break – EGLE works with schools to provide technical assistance, guidance and resources for schools who reach out […]
Is the Diptyque Cleaning Spray Worth It?
The Scent Knows No Boundaries The nostril-stinging tang of vinegar suggests some disinfecting power to Kevin and is fine for the bathroom, especially after it fades and leaves only a clean scent of lavender with a hint of cedar. But he finds the fragrance overpowering for the kitchen, where he prefers an olfactory blank slate […]
Best New Products Announced at Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
LOS ANGELES, CA – Thousands of new products and services for restaurants, caterers and foodservice establishments were introduced by 400 exhibiting companies during this week’s Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo and Coffee Fest at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Reporters from several industry publications selected a dozen new products which were entered into a pitch competition on the show floor. […]
Murky drinking water still running in Texas City 2 years after funding approved for new pipes
ROCKDALE, Texas (KXAN) — “Feces brown,” said Robert Spencer, holding his water filter. “It gets clogged up,” he said. “If this wasn’t filtered, this would be in the drinking water. You fill up the bath and it looks like someone poured a cup of coffee in the bath water.” His faucet water runs – mostly […]
We Tried The Cheapest Robot Vacuum At Home Depot. Here’s How It Went
Once we opened the box and took a look at all the contents, the process for setting the Kalorik up seemed pretty straightforward. The sweeper brushes came packages separately, a detail we appreciated as that prevents bending and therefore altering the machine’s performance. There was also a mini brush to clean out the vacuum if […]
Monkeypox cases in kids have Houston-area parents concerned
Parents concerned as more kids test positive for monkeypox Two Houston schools confirm monkeypox cases, causing parents to be concerned. HOUSTON – More children are testing positive for monkeypox, leaving some parents concerned for their kids’ safety at school. IDEA Hardy Charter School in north Houston and Ridge Point High School in Fort Bend County […]
Syracuse open house shows how to maintain a healthy home
Syracuse Director of Code Enforcement Jake Dishaw said a window or fan and proper cleaning can help prevent mold from growing in a steamy bathroom. It was one of the many tips he provided at the Healthy Housing 101 Open House held on Baker Avenue in the city. “We’re in our identified high-risk area for […]
The IRA’s electric vehicle and battery credits: More complexity and more benefit for US manufacturing | Hogan Lovells
Consumer / 30D credit IRA extends the consumer EV tax credit under Internal Revenue Code section 30D, to allow the credit for EVs placed in service through the end of 2032, and expands the credit to include fuel cell vehicles; however, it also guts the old credit requirements and formula, amending the section with requirements […]
Water tasting weird? You’re not alone. City says tap water has harmless algae
Some residents of Bloomington have reported a taste of “dirt” or “mildew” in their drinking water. The taste comes from methylisoborneol and geosmin, two organic compounds that can affect the taste and smell of water, according to City of Bloomington Utilities. [Related: Bloomington utilities department responds to water taste, odor issues] The presence of […]
In pictures: Historic Pakistan floods leave thousands homeless and almost €100 billion of damage
One-third of Pakistan has been engulfed by historic flooding. Officials estimate that 33 million Pakistanis – one in seven – have been affected by the climate-driven catastrophe, which has claimed the lives of at least 1,136 people since the “monster” monsoon began in June. Pakistan is dealing with “climate blow upon climate blow,” says Arif […]