Following wildfires, New Mexico city now faces drinking water shortage
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, buzzing chainsaws interrupt the serenity. Crews are hustling to remove charred trees and other debris that have been washing down the mountainsides in the wake of the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history, choking rivers and streams. Heavy equipment operators are moving boulders […]
Springfield District 186 marks its first day of school Monday
Arian Seitz, a fifth grader at Ridgely Elementary, had plenty of fun this summer with the family, his mother Kenzie Seitz said. Hiking around the Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois and going swimming and horseback riding kept him busy as part of District 186’s Summer SCOPE program. Monday, though, it was nice to […]
Fifth Gear: Bommarito Automotive Group 500
Fifteen races down, two to go for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship, and the pursuit is historic. Teammates are separated by just three points atop the standings with two drivers from a rival team lurking a few points back. In all, seven drivers are legitimately in the hunt to claim the Astor Challenge Cup as […]
EPA Reaches Over $200K Settlement with The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC in Denison, Iowa, Over Alleged Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Violations
August 22, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 22, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $209,241 settlement with The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC (Andersons Marathon) facility in Denison, Iowa. This is part of a broader settlement totaling over $1.7 million. The $1,731,256 million settlement with Andersons Marathon is to resolve an alleged 131 Toxics […]
I’ll ensure provision of portable water to rural communities
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate for the House of Representatives Seat in 2023, Prof. Kohol Iornem has assured that provision of potable water to rural communities in Kwande and Ushongo Local Government Area would be one of the areas of his focus when elected. Prof. Iornem who decried the lack […]
What to do before, during and after flooding
Flash flooding strikes many by surprise. It can happen in just minutes, helping make it a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the country. Know what to do before, during and after the water hits. What You Need To Know Flooding and flash flooding can occur anytime and anywhere Never walk or drive through flooded roads […]
Ministry releases virus rules for schools
GEARING UP: Environmental protection departments would disinfect campuses before the semester starts, while rules would include temperature checks at school entrances By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter The Ministry of Education (MOE) yesterday announced the COVID-19 prevention and response measures for schools for the new semester, including the requirements for the suspension of classes, mandatory […]
Draft Updates to the Colorado Water Plan
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) recently released a draft updated Colorado Water Plan to be finalized in early 2023 (Draft Plan). The Draft Plan continues to project a water supply gap resulting from hotter and drier climate conditions and rapid population growth. It is open for public comment until Sept. 30, 2022. The Draft […]
Leed buildings | The Manila Times
Several buildings in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig have obtained LEED (Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design) certification. IF you are to walk along the central business districts of Metro Manila like Makati or Bonifacio Global City, you might notice some buildings that display a unique plaque or signage in front that bears the words, […]
Setting the new standards for laundry safety
Setting the new standards for laundry safety TSA and De Montfort University announce new laundry hygiene protocols Laundering textiles plays an important role in maintaining hygienic cleanliness but is particularly sensitive in settings like food production and healthcare. Following a collaborative research project between the Textile Services Association and De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) to […]