Can water quality trading effectively reduce
Water quality trading has been proposed as a way to address water pollution, where one source of pollution is allowed to emit a pollutant at levels greater than required by buying “credits” from another source that is able to control pollution levels below the required threshold. An article published in Contemporary Economic Policy provides a comprehensive review […]
LG’S SPACE-SAVING WASHTOWER COMPACT SHOWCASES ALL-IN-ONE LAUNDRY EXPERIENCE AT IFA 2022
New Laundry Solution Delivers Exceptional User Experiences with Space-efficient and Practical Design, Built-in Artificial Intelligence and User-centric Features SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its new WashTower™ Compact laundry solution at IFA 2022. The new WashTower is a fully integrated two-in-one that combines a separate washer and dryer, […]
Expert Q&A: What You Need To Know About Monkeypox
Credit: Shutterstock and Shutterstock In August 2022, we interviewed two virologist experts to better understand the rising threat of monkeypox. This article contains some of their answers to questions that our producers and SciFri listeners asked about how the virus spreads, accessing tests and vaccines, and the stigma associated with the virus. Dr. Rachel Roper […]
Post falsely claims NYC tap water contaminated with polio
CLAIM: Polio has been found in New York City tap water. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The virus that causes polio has been detected in New York sewage samples, not tap water. Sewage (also known as wastewater) and tap water flow through separate systems, which eliminates the possibility of tap water being contaminated by sewage, city and […]
Public Health Preparations for the Fall Semester
Dear UMass Amherst Community, As we approach the fall semester, we are excited to welcome everyone back to campus. This marks the start of a third academic year in which COVID-19 is present, and our understanding of the virus along with tools to mitigate its impact continues to improve. In addition, the campus is closely […]
Health summit focuses on health disparities among Louisville residents – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
A group of community leaders are looking at ways health disparities shape outcomes for some populations in Louisville, and what can be done to address them. The African American Initiative, AARP Kentucky and other partners hosted the Health Disparities Summit this week, moderated by Democratic state Sen. Gerald Neal. The group focused on what has […]
California water board dislikes San Joaquin Valley farmers
OPINION AND COMMENTARY Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. A worker follows a raisin harvesting machine at a farm near Fresno in 2021. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA Fresno Bee file I want to thank the now-former climate and conservation […]
Lysol Pro Solutions Launches Individually-Wrapped Single-Count Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
The individually wrapped format is designed to help businesses create a welcoming environment by putting protection in the hands of patrons and staff concerned about germ protection. Lysol Disinfecting Wipes kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including cold and flu viruses, and are effective against the COVID-19 virus in 15 seconds. Better Protection […]
Changes to St. Louis Sewer Overhaul Project Recognize Underserved Community
August 17, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 17, 2022) – The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) is proposing to modify its $4.7 billion, 25-year sewer system upgrade. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which must approve proposed modifications to the sewer project, the revisions will reduce the project’s impacts to underserved communities, will not […]
EPA Announces Availability of $3.6 Million for Tribes to Protect and Expand Critical Wetland Habitats
August 17, 2022 WASHINGTON (August 17, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $3.6 million in available funding for federally-recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to develop or refine wetland programs. During this competitive solicitation, EPA anticipates awarding funding for up to 25 projects that help build wetland capacity, strengthen nation-to-nation relationships, promote equity, and […]