Tips for living well as we emerge from winter | Farm News
Spring is almost here. We are about to see more people taking advantage of outdoor activities. They might be for fun or for exercise, maybe both. Fitness and nutrition are what a lot of people think about when they think about wellness, but there are other aspects to consider when thinking about living well. To […]
NJ households could achieve over 50% reduction on energy bills by combining electric appliances with home weatherization measures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NJ households could achieve over 50% reduction on energy bills by combining electric appliances with home weatherization measures New report outlines New Jersey’s transition from fossil fuels to electric for cleaner, healthier and more affordable homes FAR HILLS, NJ (March 1, 2022) – A new report issued today by Acadia Center confirms […]
Supreme Court supports protection of Birmingham water
The Alabama Supreme Court has sided with environmentalists who say the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) is not abiding by a court order to protect land around Lake Purdy and parts of the Cahaba River, which are the largest source of drinking water in the Birmingham area. The Supreme Court overturned an earlier court ruling […]
Indoor Science Creates a Scientific Advisory Board
CHICAGO, March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Indoor Science, a premier Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), and Industrial Hygiene (IH) consulting firm in the United States, is proud to announce that they have created a Scientific Advisory Board with goals of: Providing scientific thought leadership Guiding Indoor Science in its research and […]
White House unveils new Covid strategy for next phase of pandemic
WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday outlined a new strategy for the next phase of handling the pandemic: a roadmap for living with Covid. The National Covid-19 Preparedness Plan includes a “test to treat” approach, which involves expediting treatments, such as Paxlovid, by allowing pharmacists to issue prescriptions on the spot for people who […]
Horticulture checklist for spring — webinar
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – West Region will present a webinar for lawn and garden enthusiast from 12 – 1 p.m. on March 1. This free webinar program titled “Horticulture Checklist for Spring” will cover the “Checklist” of things that need to be addressed to keep our lawn and gardens in shape for the […]
Looking Beyond COVID-19, US Health Officials Outline Next Steps to Fight Disease
From one-stop testing and treatment sites to boosting research and surveillance, Biden administration health officials expanded on the COVID-19 plan the president announced in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, but the plan will require additional funding from Congress. The day after President Joe Biden announced a new phase in the country’s fight […]
A ‘greener’ way to clean wastewater treatment filters — ScienceDaily
Membrane filters don’t require much energy to purify water, making them popular for wastewater treatment. To keep these materials in tip-top condition, they’re commonly cleaned with large amounts of strong chemicals, but some of these agents destroy the membranes in the process. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed reusable nanoparticle […]
Whitmer awards 9 cities, villages $3.5M in clean water grants
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan is awarding nine cities and villages Drinking Water Asset Management grants to help reduce the risk of lead in drinking water. The state’s press release states that the grants total comes out to $3.5 million, and the money is to be used to help ensure safe, clean tap water for […]
New Law Would Give Coral Springs Power to Regulate Smoking at Parks • Coral Springs Talk
By Kevin Deutsch Broward municipalities would gain the power to restrict smoking at local parks and beaches under legislation passed by the Florida House of Representatives. The bill, HB 105, passed in the House by a vote of 105-10 on Feb. 24. A companion bill in the Florida Senate, SB 224, has cleared the […]