American Red Cross national blood shortage crisis. Utah sits at just a one-day supply
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Blood and platelet donations are critically […]
Dollar Store With Iowa Locations Closes Shops After Rats Found
A popular dollar store chain is shutting down hundreds of stores across the country after a rodent infestation. According to KCRG, Family Dollar stores shut down over 400 shops across the country after the Food and Drug Administration reported potentially contaminated products from “unsanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation.” Yikes. The good news is that it […]
Reduction of exposure to simulated respiratory aerosols using ventilation, physical distancing, and universal masking – Coyle – 2022 – Indoor Air
3.1 Chamber conditions, ventilation, and aerosol characterization Across all experiments, the mean chamber temperature was 24.1 ± 1.1°C with a relative humidity of 26.0% ± 2.4%. The temperature change during all experiments rose 0.4°C ± 0.2°C and the relative humidity change was 0.2°C ± 0.2°C. Particle clearance by the ventilation system followed first-order exponential decays, with overall clearance rates 74.1% ± 4.4% of decay rates […]
EPA Recognizes Maine Wastewater Treatment Facility and Individual for Excellence
February 22, 2022 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded two 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to a Maine wastewater facility and individual to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. EPA New England’s Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes and honors the employees of publicly owned wastewater […]
New Jersey notifies 186,000 buildings, homes drinking water comes through lead pipes
Water systems are required to notify residents of the lead pipes. February 22, 2022, 10:32 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article New Jersey announced Thursday it is notifying nearly 200,000 homes and businesses that they are receiving drinking water from service lines contaminated with lead, according to the state […]
13 Products From Black-Owned Brands That You Need in Your Life
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Gas stoves might pose risks to both our planet and health
By Katie Pearce / Published Feb 22, 2022 In more than 40 million American kitchens, cooking takes place through instantaneous fire—the glowing blue flame of a gas stove. Although it has served as a mainstay appliance for more than a century, the gas stove is now becoming a policy flashpoint as concerns rise over its […]
EPA Recognizes Brockton, Mass. Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program for Excellence
February 22, 2022 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the City of Brockton’s wastewater treatment facility’s Industrial Pretreatment Program for its commitment to improving water quality. EPA New England’s Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes and honors the employees of publicly owned […]
PM for finding ways to phase out subsidies
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday strictly directed the ministries to find ways to gradually get rid of the huge amount of subsidies that have to be spent for various sectors. The premier came up with the directives while speaking about the subsidies on gas and electricity at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the […]
EPA Recognizes New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence
February 22, 2022 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. EPA New England’s Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes and honors the employees of publicly owned wastewater […]