EPA Launches Community Engagement Efforts on New Ethylene Oxide Risk Information
August 3, 2022 WASHINGTON (August 3, 2022) – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its plans to engage and inform communities, states, Tribes, Territories, and stakeholders about up-to-date information on the risks posed by air emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from commercial sterilizers, as well as EPA’s efforts to address these risks. EPA […]
Water-stressed Bangladesh looks to recharge its fast-depleting aquifers
Water management authorities in Bangladesh have drawn up a plan to recharge, or refill, the aquifers serving Dhaka and other areas, which are being depleted by one of the highest groundwater extraction rates in the world. The plan calls for injecting storm water, reclaimed water, desalinated water and potable water into the aquifers, which, in […]
E-Home Household Services Holdings Limited Begins Testing
FUZHOU, China, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EJH) (the “Company” or “E-Home”), a provider of integrated household services in China, today announced that the Company has begun testing of robot cleaners in providing household services. Fast pace of life is quite common across urban cities. The way people […]
Xiaomi’s 2022 AIoT Lineup Enhances Your Home With New TVs, Air Fryer And More
Xiaomi has unveiled a range of new AIoT products that will fit and enhance any home, as well as help users embrace a smarter and healthier lifestyle. Starting with the biggest item in the new range, the Xiaomi TV A2 58″ is a sleek, bezel-less 4K UHD TV that brings true-to-life visuals with Dolby Vision. […]
Free State drinking water polluted by sewage
Residents of a new informal settlement outside Winburg gather to fill containers with water from a pipe supplied by the municipality. Sana Ntho, 54, said the water either has to be boiled or disinfected before drinking. With no electricity available, and firewood a scarce commodity, she adds a spoon of bleach to every 20-litre bucket […]
How to book tickets to a lunch and talk with historian Lucy Worsley
Sophia Spring © Hodder & Stoughton Lucy Worsley will be joining us at Good Housekeeping Live in partnership with Dyson, a two-day event at Carlton House Terrace, London on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October in celebration of our 100th anniversary. On Saturday 15 October at 1.30-3pm, enjoy lunch followed by a fascinating talk with […]
LAUSD students to start school year without mask mandate
Los Angeles Unified announced it will not require students to wear masks this school year but maintains that they are strongly recommended. The decision follows Los Angeles County Public Health’s decision to delay its indoor mask mandate as Covid-19 case rates and hospitalizations began to slow. “We’re very happy over the fact that after a […]
City voted to acquire new water filtration system | Local News
During the Madisonville City Council meeting on Monday, it was brought to the council’s attention that each year the water membrane filters are purchased and installed to ensure clean drinking water, and it is time to order again for this year, and next. Mayor Kevin Cotton stated that the schedule has been extended this year […]
Researchers say air pollution is getting inside, recommend MERV 13 filter
SALT LAKE CITY — In Utah, we know a lot about our outdoor air quality because we’ve talked about it as a community and examined the impacts on our health. We know a lot less about the air quality inside our homes, schools and buildings. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall got that conversation started […]
Wellington temporarily switching to free chlorine
WELLINGTON, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Wellington is temporarily switching from chloramines to free chlorine in order to disinfect the water distribution system and optimize the water quality beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The City says the switch will last through Aug. 25, or until the water distribution system has been completely flushed to […]