Environmental Justice Funds Seen as Just a Start for Advocates
The Biden administration’s environmental justice efforts scored a big funding boost in the $1.5 trillion government spending bill, but advocates worry whether the increased attention can be sustained given years of promises that have failed to yield results in their communities. One of the largest wins for the Environmental Protection Agency’s equity activities is the […]
Lennox International Declares Quarterly Dividend
DALLAS, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) voted to declare a quarterly cash dividend of $0.92 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2022, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2022. About Lennox International Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. Dedicated […]
Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Lincoln County
The advisory affects approximately 500 customers of the McKinney Water District LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Boil Water Advisory was issued Friday at 3:11 p.m. for approximately 500 customers of the McKinney Water District in Lincoln County. Water district officials say the advisory affects customers who live from Old Petrey Store on 698 to […]
Triad City Beat | ‘I had a panic attack,’ says Forsyth County official about air pollution from Weaver Fertilizer fire
Featured image: Winston-Salem fertilizer plant fire (Photo: Screen grab Winston-Salem Fire Dept. drone footage) This article was originally published by NC Policy Watch on March 10. Thirty-six hours after a catastrophic fire broke out at the Weaver Fertilizer plant, the air in this Winston-Salem neighborhood was practically unbreathable. Levels of fine particulate matter, known as […]
Pennsylvania warns about risks of deer tick virus
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As the warmer weather comes with spring, so does a pest that seemingly grows in virulence each year: the tick. This year, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection are cautioning those venturing outside that “the rare but dangerous” deer tick virus, or DTV, has been detected at high levels in ticks for the […]
Your Houseplants Really Can Impact Indoor Air Quality, Depending on The Pollutant
Indoor air quality can be significantly improved by houseplants, new research has shown – specifically in terms of removing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from the air, a pollutant created from fuel burning that’s been linked to respiratory disease. Potted plants are simple to install, affordable to buy, and potentially a genuinely effective option when it […]
EPA Proposes “Good Neighbor” Plan to Cut Smog Across Much of the United States
March 11, 2022 WASHINGTON (March 11, 2022) – Following clear Clean Air Act requirements and meeting a court deadline, EPA is proposing a federal plan that would cut pollution from power plants and industrial sources that significantly contribute to unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone, or smog, for millions of Americans who live downwind. Relying on […]
Homebuilder scores a home run with new development after selling all 25 homes | Business Observer
SARASOTA — An up-and-coming green development situated between North Siesta and Oyster Bay hit the ball out of the park with the announcement that all homes have been sold. Vertical | Design+Build, a Sarasota-based custom homebuilder with a team representing more than 50 years of experience, made the announcement regarding Granada Park. The area was […]
Woonasquatucket River Selected for Pilot Watershed
Becomes Second Project in Rhode Island under EPA Coastal Initiative March 9, 2022 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council as the fifth pilot watershed funded through EPA’s Southeast New England Program (SNEP) addressing coastal water quality issues. The addition of the Woonasquatucket River to SNEP’s inaugural […]
Latest Version of IPVideo Corp. HALO IoT Smart Sensor Brings 6 New Security Features
The HALO 3C includes new features such as a panic button, two-way audio communications, indoor health index, alert lighting and more. BAY SHORE, N.Y. — IPVideo Corp. announces the release of HALO 3C, the latest version of its HALO IoT Smart Sensor. The solution is said to boast new features that provide users with even greater […]