Are green vegetables in monsoon safe? Let’s know some facts
You may have often heard that consumption of green vegetables in monsoon can be tricky, but nature cares more about our health than we do! If green vegetables are not apt for our health, nature wouldn’t make them conducive to our growth in the first place. That being said, as the monsoon is a season […]
Ventilation system fails in N.B. Housing building in midst of heat wave
More than halfway through the summer, Cathy McCollum wonders how much longer it’ll take for the ventilation system in her public housing building in Saint John’s north end to get fixed. She said temperatures inside her ninth-floor apartment are sweltering. “Right now, it’s sickening … You wake up soaking, wringing wet. You got fans going. Old […]
Dexter Assures Safety of City’s Drinking Water
In an email sent out late Thursday (Aug 4) night, the City of Dexter addressed concerns over the recent toxic spill into the Huron River and the impact it could have on the city’s drinking water. ***** The City of Dexter has received a number of inquiries regarding the spill of hexavalent chromium into the […]
Why NY colleges should start preparing for monkeypox now
The fall semester is starting soon and colleges will have yet another public health challenge to navigate: monkeypox. Over the summer, some universities started posting information about the disease online and hosted virtual Q&A sessions to clarify how the virus spreads and dispel misconceptions. In the current outbreak, monkeypox has mostly spread within networks of […]
Getting the Best Shot Before School Starts
Restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic caused 23 million children to miss their annual checkups, leaving some parents playing catch-up on their child’s recommended vaccinations. Health care experts say that taking your child to see their pediatrician for well-child visits and recommended vaccines is one of the best things a parent or guardian can do to […]
Sydney Morning Herald slips up on shape of water ‘nonsense’ | Amanda Meade
In an echo of an infamous “magic water” feature it published 20 years ago, the Sydney Morning Herald has retracted an article which touted the unproven health benefits of “structured water” and was written by the media relations officer for the company that sells the product. “There was a story in Sunday Life on the […]
On water, earth, fire and air … light and tons of plastic
The degradation of soil, water and air is accelerating across the globe. Numerous solutions have been proposed that could curb or even reverse this problem, which is primarily caused by human activities. But do we have the time, resources and will to stem the tide of plastics and to protect biodiversity, air quality and even […]
How to Top Cannabis Plants: Topping Cannabis 101
Topping is a widely used technique by home and commercial growers to help increase plant yields and manage overall plant shape and structure. Are you wondering how to top your own cannabis plants? We’ll cover what topping is, why it’s done, and how to do it below. Plant not looking so hot? Find clones on […]
Got Water? Cuyamaca College to Showcase Water Industry Jobs at Military Career Day Aug. 10
Cuyamaca’s Center for Water Studies, the oldest and most comprehensive water/wastewater technology program in the California Community Colleges system, actively recruits veterans through its Warriors2WaterWorks campaign for training in numerous certificate programs. Photo courtesy Cuyamaca’s Center for Water Studies, Got water? Cuyamaca College’s Center for Water Studies will co-host the first annual Military Career Day on Aug. 10 geared […]
EPA Announces $8 Million in Grants Available for Tribes and Insular Areas to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions
EPA Program to Invest Resources in Underserved, Overburdened Communities Under President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative August 4, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to Tribal and certain Insular Area governments to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA […]