Resident complaints about water quality at mines outside Nederland cleared but enforcement continues
Mar. 13—Although enforcement related to a cease-and-desist order at Cross and Caribou mines outside Nederland continues, the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has cleared resident complaints regarding the potential impacts of mine discharge on surface water and groundwater in the vicinity. Most of the complaints, which came in after the department issued its […]
Kindergarten attendance affected by Covid, concerns fuel prices won’t help
Bejon Haswell/Stuff South Canterbury Kindergartens general manager Dave Hawkey says attendance at kindergartens is down due to Covid. Covid is impacting on kindergarten attendance across South Canterbury, and there are concerns high fuel prices are likely to be another barrier to children’s pre-school education. South Canterbury Kindergartens general manager Dave Hawkey said attendance was down […]
Addibond™ obtains Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label
BRUSSELS, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Solvay’s water-soluble Addibond™ polymer, used as a thin layer to strengthen bonding between aluminum and adhesives in automotive applications, has obtained a Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label. Founded by the Solar Impulse Foundation, the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label highlights existing solutions that are both sustainable and profitable. With the addition […]
EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health (NJ)
Six Entities in New Jersey Receiving Funding to Replace 34 Old Diesel Buses March 10, 2022 NEW YORK — Earlier this week, at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and […]
As Mask Mandates End, King County Begins A New Pandemic Chapter
SEATTLE — On the day before mask restrictions ease across Washington, King County’s health officer hosted a news briefing detailing some promising signs in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, just as the globe reaches another pandemic milestone. “It was two years ago, on March 11, when the World Health Organization first declared the COVID-19 outbreak […]
Sewage-laced Tap Water Riles Residents | Madurai News
Madurai: The residents of Villapuram in ward 86 in Madurai have been unable to use the corporation water supplied through their taps for the past one week as it has a foul smell. The residents have planned to stage a demonstration on Monday demanding that their councillor Booma Janasri Murugan to take action immediately.T Shanthi, […]
Mask mandate for Franklin Transit Authority passengers to remain in place another month | Community
The Franklin Transit Authority announced Friday that mask requirements for passengers on its vehicles and in its transportation hubs will be extended until April 18, in accordance with recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Extra precautions and measures, by the Franklin Transit Authority, in sanitizing and disinfecting the buses and Franklin Transit […]
KP proposes Rs107bn water supply project for Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has proposed clean drinking water supply project for Peshawar from the under construction Mohmand Dam. However, the project will cost Rs107 billion, therefore, the provincial government has asked the central for financial support. According to KP Local Government Department sources, a plan to supply clean water from Mohmand Dam […]
CDC: Improve ventilation to reduce virus | Northwest
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — With masks becoming less of normal practice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging people to be mindful of ventilation in indoor spaces. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, “proper ventilation with outside air can help reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants, including viruses, indoors,” the website states. […]
Citric acid cleaning hacks: Three things to avoid cleaning with citric acid
“Although harder to get hold of in significant quantities and a little more expensive than our other hero products, this is a fantastic ingredient when you need something stronger than lemons or baking soda.” Despite its amazing qualities, the cleaning experts noted a few things citric acid shouldn’t be used to clean. Delicate surfaces Delicate […]