Jackson Water Crisis 2022 – MEMA
The state of Mississippi is responding to the failure of Jackson’s water treatment system. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is setting up a command center at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant, and working to distribute drinking and non-drinking water throughout Jackson and Byram in conjunction with the National Guard. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Water Distribution Sites: (This […]
Golf association’s Texas HQ optimizes green building practices with regional material
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) utilized indigenous Texan Lueders limestone to reduce transport-related emissions in constructing the 9,906 m2 (106,622-sf) headquarters of The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America in Frisco, Texas. Photo courtesy Chad M. Davis, AIA Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) utilized indigenous Texan Lueders limestone to reduce transport-related emissions in constructing the […]
Why Improving Indoor Air Quality Is More Important Than Ever
Experts believe indoor air quality has been neglected in the fight against CO-VID-19, especially since many people have stopped wearing their masks. With the pandemic lingering, and Covid variations expected to crop up regularly for the foreseeable future, it is now more crucial than ever for people to take the quality of the air they […]
Xiaomi launches a huge purifier that also disinfects the air with plasma
Xiaomi has taken everything related to air quality in our homes or workplace very seriously, and just a few weeks after the Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact arrived in Spain, the company has launched another purifier in China plus. Although here that of ‘Compact’ is not seen anywhere. This new (and great) Xiaomi air purifier […]
Ayurvedic Way Of Drinking Water To Stay Healthy
Water makes up a substantial part of our bodies. It exists in the forms of urine, sweat, cerebrospinal fluid, cytoplasm, serum, saliva, nasal secretions, and plasma. We need to drink enough water for sound health and reduce the risk of dehydration. The majority of us get baffled about the right amount. Meanwhile, we must pay attention […]
Singapore further eases COVID-19 restrictions for vessels
MPA Singapore published a new circular, updating the easing of COVID-19 restrictions for vessels in the Port of Singapore. Contactless Operations Owners, agents and masters of vessels are strongly encouraged to conduct all port operations (e.g. cargo operations, bunkering, ship’s supplies and stores, and other marine services) are carried out contactless or contactless with segregation […]
Win a $600 Electrolux Air Purifier to Save Your Home During the Nonstop Rain
If you’re living in an area that’s unfortunately been subjected to nonstop rain over the last six months or so, you’d know the value of a good air purifier. A good quality one can help circulate and clean the air, leaving you feeling more comfortable at the time and, more importantly, can help prevent mould. […]
Experts in Water quality monitoring and control equipment Envirotech Online
Bürkert will be highlighting the benefits of its range of monitoring and control equipment that offers precision and simplicity in operation, as well as a virtual environment that enables visitors to explore different applications. One of the major challenges for the industry is maintaining high water quality. The Type 8905 online analysis system offers automated water […]
D.C. Circuit rules against nurses’ union suit to speed OSHA healthcare rule –
The D.C. Circuit has ruled that it cannot force the federal government to quickly and permanently enact a proposed rule to protect healthcare workers against COVID-19, after a group of unions filed a petition asking it to do so. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration in June 2021 enacted a temporary version […]
Jackson, Mississippi, without reliable running water
The city of Jackson, Mississippi, was without a reliable water supply Monday after rain and flooding pushed the Pearl River to dangerous levels, officials said. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba declared a water system emergency Monday evening because of complications from the Pearl River flooding. He said issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant resulted in low […]