Pa. Agriculture Secretary issues warning to poultry owners about highly contagious bird flu
Pennsylvania has not confirmed any avian influenza cases, but officials are warning poultry owners to “step up biosecurity efforts.” PENNSYLVANIA, USA — After discoveries of highly contagious influenza among poultry populations in three states, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is issuing a warning to poultry owners in Pennsylvania. On Feb. 9, the United States Department of […]
Marin water managers eye lake as drought, flooding tool
A view of Phoenix Lake in Ross on Feb. 26, 2022. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal) Hikers walk along a path along Phoenix Lake in Ross, Calif. on Feb. 26, 2022. A new proposed project would make it much faster and more efficient for the Marin Municipal Water District to draw water out […]
Trevor Bayne Brings Home 3rd In Xfinity Return At Auto Club
Clean air tends to be king at a place like Auto Club Speedway, and that certainly was the case for Trevor Bayne. He led 24 laps early on in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday (Feb. 26) after starting fourth, but a slow pit stop put him in dirty air. Several cautions and pit […]
Consumers’ Stepped-Up Cleaning Habits Poised to Outlive Pandemic
The Natural Choice Product shortages gave a boost to the natural cleaning segment. Mintel research indicates that natural brands saw sharp sales growth when they became the alternative for consumers who couldn’t find their regular cleaning products. As supply issues subside, natural cleaning products have new opportunities. Trial drives adoption of natural products, and many […]
Annual International Water Tasting Festival judges best water in the world | WDVM25 & DCW50
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (WDVM) — Who has the best water in the world? That decision was made on Saturday at the 32nd Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Festival. Dozens of people came out to learn about safe drinking water and to find out what brand of water is the best of the best. It was hosted […]
Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Delaware wild birds | Agriculture
This buff laced Polish hen was photographed by Hens & Chicks class teacher Brian Trader of the Delaware Botanic Gardens. Backyard chickens are among the birds that should be protected from possible infection with the current wave of avian influenza. Hunters are also being urged to take extra care in handling wild birds. Coastal Point […]
Former DoD nuclear engineer leads new Seattle startup developing air purification technology
(Violett Photo) The arrival of the pandemic forced the world to go remote, but what about essential workers in tight, poorly ventilated spaces that didn’t have this option? For Branden Doyle, a former nuclear engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense, this scenario was a serious health safety concern on the aircraft carriers and submarines […]
Even in water-rich Michigan, no guarantee of enough for all
Dale Buist knew running a commercial greenhouse would pose challenges. He just never expected a water shortage to be among them. Not in Michigan, with its vast aquatic riches. Yet a couple of irrigation wells yielded only a trickle. And one quickly ran dry. He installed equipment to capture rainwater for the plants. Then a […]
Free keynote presentation to address health benefits of closets and cabinets
SAN DIEGO – Veteran woodworking journalist Kenn Busch, a recognized authority on decorative surfaces and substrates, will present a free keynote speech at the 2022 Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo California. Busch, the founder of MaterialIntelligence.com and ClimatePositiveNOW.org, will deliver his presentation, “How to Sell Your Health-and-Wellness Advantages to Discerning Customers,” at noon […]
5 tips for planning a successful wedding – Royal Examiner
There’s no reason to wait until spring to do a top-to-bottom deep clean of your home. Save the stress and energy and start early with smaller tasks that you can accomplish in your spare time. If you tackle the interior of your home before spring really hits, you can give outdoor tasks your entire focus […]