Surprising ways your daily actions impact water quality in NC :: WRAL.com

By Stacia Strong, Coastal Federation With the summer season still in full swing, many people are headed to the coast to cool off in the water. Before you dive in, stop and think: Just how clean is that water? Experts tell the Coastal Federation’s Stacia Strong that there are many things that can impact water […]

Monkeypox: Cleaning may have curbed spread in home, says study

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says routine cleaning and disinfection may have helped two monkeypox patients limit the amount of contamination in their home. The report, released Friday, looked at the situations involving two people, referred to as patients A and B, who lived together in Utah. […]

Blueair HealthProtect 7470i Air Purifier review

Ever since we all started paying a lot more attention to our indoor air quality and its overall impact on our health over the last few years, there’s been no shortage of gadgets and gizmos promising to rid our homes of anything that could potentially harm our families and us. Air purifiers have seemed to […]

Here’s How To Plan Your 2023 Cruise

The Hurtigruten’s MS Polarlys in port at Svolvær, Norway. Passengers are booking their 2023 cruises … [+] now. Christopher Elliott Cruise lines started the 2023 wave season early by dropping almost all of their COVID vaccination requirements. Bookings have reportedly surged this week, and if you’ve ever considered a cruise, maybe you’re thinking of one […]

What to water — and what not to water — with reclaimed water

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — FLORIDA TODAY. Want to read our e-Edition? Here are some tips for getting the best experience.  Many areas of Brevard County have reclaimed water available, which is a great way to water the lawn. The cost of reclaimed water is less than potable water, […]

Monkeypox in Mississippi explained, an FAQ

Mississippi Today has compiled data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to answer frequently asked questions about monkeypox and its presence in Mississippi. Click to jump to a specific question What is monkeypox? According to the CDC, monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, in the same family […]

Bitcoin donors fund and construct clean water well for 1,000 Nigerian villagers

Various humanitarian organizations continue to leverage cryptocurrencies in a bid to offer equitable opportunities for communities by funding different projects. Notably, the use of crypto offers room for instant transactions and coordination of aid delivery.  Indeed, the Built With Bitcoin Foundation director of philanthropy Yusuf Necessary confirmed that the organization had completed a project that […]

Vikings-49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium

Health & Safety Protocols ASM Global – U.S. Bank Stadium’s management team – continues to execute its VenueShield program, ensuring the facility is clean and certified at the highest standards of health and safety. VenueShield focuses on six key components of venue management best practices for health and safety and is specialized for sports and […]

Carus in La Salle to invest $20 million into manufacturing plant – Shaw Local

Carus LLC announced a $20 million expansion Friday at its La Salle manufacturing plant facility. State and local leaders visited the facility to hear the announcement and tour the plant to see the new construction project. Carus LLC is a family-owned manufacturer that provides products and services used globally for water treatment, wastewater, air purification […]

Drinking water advisories: Entrepreneurs raise awareness

With more than two dozen First Nation communities in Canada still under drinking water advisories, two Indigenous business leaders are doing their part to change that. “We wanted to create awareness of what was going on in our communities and what’s still going on,” Tyson Wesley, co-owner of FN Clean Water in Ottawa, told CTV […]