EPA awards $992,464 to Colorado State University for research to protect public health during wildfires
March 8, 2022 DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $992,464 in research grant funding to Colorado State University to improve communication of air quality information and smoke exposure risks during wildfire events. “In the wake of the Marshall Fire, Coloradans understand far too well that climate change has put our communities at […]
Fizzy drinks and tap water give false positives on lateral tests
As the government plans to scrap free lateral flow tests from April 1, except for over 75s and people with weakened immune system, it might still interest you to know that people have discovered dubious ways to get false positives using LFTs. Dubious Ingenuity? Dr Karan Rangarajan, a doctor with the NHS who also creates […]
Summer Circus Camp Returning To Mt Airy In June
MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — Calling all clowns, wire walkers, aerialists, and jugglers: Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is bringing back its Summer Circus Camp. The 2022 camp will run Monday through Friday from June 20 to Aug. 26 and has options for kids ages 4 to 5, 6 to 7, 8 to 12, and 13 […]
Riverton drinking water gets bad rap, again
Kavinda Herath/Stuff Southland District Councillor Karyn Owen says there have been complaints about the taste of the town’s drinking water. Complaints have trickled into the Southland District Council about the taste of Riverton’s drinking water, but residents say it’s nothing new. Councillor Karyn Owen raised the issue at a council committee meeting this week, saying […]
Dyson’s Newest Vacuum Uses Lasers–And Other High Tech Touches–To Create The Ultimate Healthy Home
By now, everyone is familiar with Dyson’s innovative product line of vacuums, fans, hairdryers and lamps. But the team at Dyson have been continuing to improve on their first product: the vacuum. With an emphasis on creating a healthier home, Dyson’s newest vacuum is the cord-free, Dyson V15 Detect. This new machine is engineered to […]
How to Improve Air Quality at Home: 8 Tips to Try
You might often come across news stories about air pollution and its impacts on public health. But how frequently do you think about the quality of the air indoors? While outdoor air pollution certainly poses a concern, it might be easy to forget that the quality of the air you breathe at home may be […]
Corpus Christi – Nueces County Report One COVID-19 Related Death
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District received notification of one COVID-19 related death. The patient was a male in his 60’s. Comorbidities included hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Further information is not being released for privacy and confidentiality reasons. All Nueces County residents must […]
OTHER VOICES: An awful report card on Iowa’s water quality | Opinion
QUAD CITY TIMES Once again, Iowa got its report card for pollution in its rivers and lakes, and the news wasn’t good. According to a Department of Natural Resources draft report, more than half of Iowa’s rivers and lakes are “impaired,” to use the more clinical word to describe the state of our waterways. “Polluted” […]
Pandemic lessons can lead to more-prosperous community
Lessons from the pandemic could help keep other disruptive ailments such as the flu in check if best practices are embraced and implemented broadly. That’s one of the messages of a sweeping report released this week. Lessons from the pandemic could help keep other disruptive ailments such as the flu in check if best practices […]
Town had to adapt to changing circumstances in past two years
AGAWAM – The doors started closing almost immediately after Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency on March 10, 2020. Town buildings closed to the public but workers had to find a way to keep essential services going, Mayor William Sapelli recalled last week. “The Town Hall was closed for a minimal time,” said […]