Trial for Springfield Courthouse lawsuit rescheduled
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A labor union that represents workers at the Springfield Courthouse held another protest ahead of a trial before the Supreme Judicial Court now scheduled for next week. People working inside the Roderick Ireland Courthouse continue to fight for a new building, as reported mold issues persist and as a lawsuit gets […]
What does Medium COVID-19 level mean for you? Our latest data and steps to take with cases rising – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
Based on Public Health’s latest data from Monday, April 25th, our rate of cases now puts King County into the Medium COVID-19 Community Level as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): over 200 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over a seven-day period. While the CDC “medium” risk category […]
Boil water notice issued for Sugar Lane Water Association customers | Local News
RIVESVILLE — Customers of the Sugar Lane Water Association in Rivesville are being urged to boil their water after a line break occurred in the water system. According to a boil water notice from Association President Denise Burton, the break was identified April 23. And while the water has not been tested yet for contaminants, […]
Bath & Body Works Just Debunked This Widespread Rumor — Best Life
For many of us, Bath & Body Works is our go-to spot for any fragrance needs. Offering a wide variety of soaps, lotions, air fresheners, and candles, these stores are known for different seasonal items—who doesn’t love the smell of fresh linen for summer or falling leaves when October rolls around? Recently, however, a damaging […]
BESA webinar makes case for energy efficient ventilation design
Online presentation has heard from an engineering expert about how better design can ensure lower carbon approaches to improve indoor air quality and ventilation in buildings A recent BESA webinar has argued that it is possible to improve IAQ and ventilation rates in buildings in line with national decarbonisation ambitions. Ella Clark, a mechanical engineer […]
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Clean Your Fridge With Bleach
Appropriate cleaning solutions for your fridge exterior depend on the material. The protective chromium oxide in stainless steel can be compromised with harsh cleaning solutions, including bleach (via Apartment Therapy). Epicurious instead recommends using a freshly laundered microfiber cloth and vinegar diluted with hot water for exterior refrigerator doors. Even the manufacturers of Clorox bleach recommend it […]
EPA Announces $308 Million through WIFIA to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Joliet, Illinois
Nationally, 76 WIFIA loans are financing over $29 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 88,600 jobs April 25, 2022 WASHINGTON (April 25, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kicked off Water Week 2022 by announcing two Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans totaling $308 million to the City of Joliet, Illinois. EPA’s […]
Spruce Up Your Interior Living Spaces This Spring
Spring is also an ideal time to make functional and aesthetic updates to your home, including surfaces in oft-used rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. From countertops to closets, Wilsonart, a world-class innovator of next generation engineered surfaces, manufactures and distributes high pressure laminate, quartz, solid surface, coordinated thermally fused laminate, edgebanding and other decorative, engineered […]
UV Light Paired With Cleaning Found to Decease Disease Transmission
Although most parts of the United States have abandoned mask mandates and social distancing, the pandemic is not over and facilities still need methods of protecting people from COVID-19. Owners and managers at many facilities, especially schools, are overhauling their ventilation systems to improve indoor air quality and protect against airborne viruses like SARS-CoV-2, CNN […]
Clean Air Council » Blog Archive » Clean Air Council Celebrates Final Publication of Pennsylvania’s CO2 Budget Trading Program
Clean Air Council Celebrates Final Publication of Pennsylvania’s CO2 Budget Trading Program Harrisburg, PA (April 22, 2022) This morning, the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) final-form regulation that links Pennsylvania with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) was published in the online version of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The lengthy regulatory review process under state law […]