Old Guys Rule At Richmond
Until this Sunday, NASCAR’s young guns – drivers 30 years of age or younger – had dominated the Cup Series. In fact, it had been 12 races since a driver older than 30 had won a Cup race – way back when Denny Hamlin won at Las Vegas on September 26. However, NASCAR’s “old guys” […]
The hidden dangers lurking in your kitchen
Cooking might be the way to someone’s heart, but it could also be the way to hospital. The number of accidents involving knives, boiling water, and deep-fat fryers is truly impressive. More than 67,000 children alone are injured in the kitchen in the UK every year, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of […]
Har Ghar Nal scheme to ensure no water shortage this summer
Owing to the sustained efforts of the Yogi Adityanath government to provide pure and safe piped drinking water in the water-stressed regions, under the Har Ghar Nal Scheme, potable water has reached as many as 59,202 houses, benefiting nearly 2,36,808 people. Ensuring that no person suffers from shortage of pure water this summer, the Namami […]
An avian flu outbreak has Pennsylvania on alert
A highly contagious avian influenza strain could threaten poultry in Pennsylvania. It’s been found in poultry–in backyard flocks as well as large operations – in 17 states and counting since February. The virus, which causes respiratory failure and sometimes sudden deaths among birds has been confirmed in poultry in some surrounding states but not in […]
Work has begun on new drinking water system at Neyaashiinigmiing
Article content Drinking water distribution system upgrades begin this month at Neyaashiinigmiing, part of a $60-million distribution and water pumping station replacement project to end a boil water advisory in place since January 2019. Article content A ceremonial groundbreaking took place last week in the community for the water distribution part of the work for […]
Air purifier and humidifier concept makes sure you’re breathing in good air in your room
Every day, I probably spend 95% of my time indoors, either in my own home or at the office. If I lived in a place where it was not so hot/humid most of the time and where there’s actually a place for me to walk around, I would go outdoors every few hours just to […]
Protect your home, enjoy safe summer with Lysol on Shopee’s Brand Spotlight this April 5
Ever since the world was taken hostage by COVID-19 that caused a worldwide pandemic for over two years, folks from all walks of life have ramped efforts to keep their homes clean. And one of the best ways to disinfect the surroundings is by Lysol, which, fortunately, will be having a promo through Shopee’s Brand […]
DCC wants new drinking water rules delayed
New drinking water rules should not take effect from July, the Dunedin City Council says. The council is calling for a staged approach, asking the new national drinking water regulator, Taumata Arowai, to delay planned implementation of rules and standards for a year. One rule, regarding restrictions on who is allowed to access water from […]
Ask the Master Gardener: Picking the prime time to prune your trees – Brainerd Dispatch
Dear Master Gardener: Is spring the best time to prune trees? Answer: Pruning at the correct time is important for the health of your trees. Pruning during the late dormant season (late winter, before spring growth begins) is best for most trees. Oaks should be pruned by now — they should not be pruned in […]
Redlining’s enduring impact shows up in WA pollution disparity
New research out of UW suggests historic, racist lending practices still affect inequitable exposure to hazardous pollution today. By Hannah Weinberger / Crosscut.com / March 30, 2022 It’s no secret that people of color often bear the brunt of environmental health hazards in the United States, often in ways tied to where they live. But […]