CRIT ‘Safer at Home’ resolution extended to March 31 | News
The Colorado River Indian Tribe have extended their “Safer at Home” resolution through March 31. This resolution is intended to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. It includes a mask mandate for indoor public areas on Tribal lands and regulates the size of types of public gatherings. This came as the Tribes announced March […]
EPA and Indiana Propose Northwest Indiana Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Ozone
March 3, 2022 CHICAGO (March 3, 2022) –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to formally redesignate the Indiana portion of the Chicago area to attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. Air monitoring data from 2019 through 2021 show the area now meets the national standard […]
Laundry owners wants council to compensate for discoloured water
A Timaru business owner, who estimates he has been left about $25,000 out of pocket due to the town’s water woes, wants the council to cough up – but it says no and that doing so could set a costly precedent for the future. Queen Bee Laundry owner Chris O’Sullivan said it had been a […]
EPA finds no evidence of health hazards from plume | Local
DUNCAN ADAMS Additional air-quality testing in January by an EPA contractor suggests a chemical contaminant plume in the vicinity of Butte High School and an adjacent apartment building does not pose health hazards for occupants of either building. The EPA said this week that the agency has no plans to perform additional testing. The samples […]
How to Disinfect After Someone in Your House Has Had COVID-19
In May 2020, experts spoke with U.S. News about effective cleaning after a household member had been isolated at home… In May 2020, experts spoke with U.S. News about effective cleaning after a household member had been isolated at home with COVID-19. A lot has changed during the pandemic since then, but thorough cleaning and […]
Understanding Lung Disease | People’s Defender
By Teresa Carr Administrative Assistant Understanding Lung Disease – Caring for someone with a chronic illness such as lung disease requires an understanding of how different chronic lung diseases affect different people. Chronic lung disease is not always noticeable to others unless the person is on oxygen therapy or uses a scooter or wheelchair. People […]
New EPA analysis shows decline in release of certain toxic chemicals in Mid-Atlantic Region
PHILADELPHIA (March 3, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis today, which shows that companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases into the environment. The report, which shows a nationwide decrease of 10 percent between 2019 and 2020, […]
Is NYC ready to move on from Covid? Depends on who you ask
NEW YORK (AP) — From the frightening, grief-filled early days of the pandemic until perhaps even now, a return to normalcy seemed so out of reach in New York City, where people kept breathing through masks and avoiding indoor gatherings even as other places abandoned COVID-19 safety protocols. But with the city preparing to lift […]
Nelson: Why you should attend symposium about Owasco Lake’s water quality | Lifestyles
Rick Nelson Special to The Citizen Why should you attend a gathering describing Owasco Lake’s water quality? Why should you even care about the status of that water quality? Well, if you consume public water, its source is Owasco Lake. The city of Auburn and the town of Owasco draw water from the lake to […]
As Regulations Ramp Up, Building Owners Turn to Technologies that Track Green Performance
Government policies are pushing landlords to meet new sustainability requirements, heaping pressure on investors to back up their efforts to go green. In response, more owners are relying on AI and other technologies to help them meet the challenge and avoid steep financial penalties, according to a post by JLL. Platforms, such as Hank, which […]