EPA Region 10 Clean Water Act enforcement actions in 2021
February 10, 2022 In 2021 the Region 10 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – which enforces federal environmental laws in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington – completed the following 15 enforcement cases for violations of the Clean Water Act. The cases covered violations of stormwater management requirements at construction sites, oil spill prevention […]
The Benefits of Coil Cleaning – Times Square Chronicles
The Benefits of Coil Cleaning There are many benefits to Coil Cleaning. By maintaining a clean coil, you’ll extend the life of your HVAC system and lower energy costs. Not only will you save money on energy bills, but you’ll be helping your family stay healthy in the process. Read on to discover the main […]
Living Green: Cooking With Magnets
When you think about your dream kitchen, does a big shiny gas range come to mind? That’s the first thing we bought when we had plans to renovate our kitchen. In fact, we bought our double-oven, 6-burner gas stove from a woman on Craigslist and stored it in a garage of our rental house for […]
Senator Markey Statement on NRC Fourth Quarter Report for Seabrook Nuclear Power Station
Washington (February 11, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, released the following statement today after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission released its fourth quarter inspection report for Seabrook Station Unit 1. This routine inspection resulted in three Green-level findings, the first level […]
Parents, stakeholders advocate for improving school air quality | Avenuenews
For months, parents and guardians of children in Baltimore County Public Schools, and other community stakeholders, have raised concerns about school buildings’ air filtration systems and whether indoor air is safe, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although the county school system’s facilities management department has said that systems at all schools have been inspected to […]
Rebuilding in Eastern Kentucky Historic Flooding Aftermath
JACKSON, KY — Historic flooding early last year left hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Samaritan’s Purse quickly responded and their volunteers served hurting families in Jesus’ Name as they removed waterlogged walls and flooring, ruined belongings, and cleared homes of other debris. Their teams helped dozens of homeowners in eastern […]
Sirena Inc. Showcases The Hottest New Cleaning Product You Can’t Live Without, Water
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 11, 2022 / Cleaning is an essential task necessary to protect our health, homes, and workspaces. It’s also a task that often involves the use of harsh, toxic chemicals. Even those promoted as ‘natural’ or ‘green’ can contain ingredients that could pose a risk to adults, children, or pets. […]
Climate change plans outlined by Santa Cruz County, city leaders
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and unincorporated Santa Cruz County, according to city and county reports. (Jacob Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Santa Cruz County leaders have three plans in the works to try to limit some expected […]
COVID-19 Precautions in Place for Super Bowl, But Will Fans Obey Mask Rule?
Every fan attending Sunday’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium will be given a KN95 mask, with face coverings still mandated by the county at large outdoor events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it remains to be seen whether fans will actually follow the rule. Two weeks ago, the vast majority of fans attending the […]
Community Clean Air Grant Recipient Announced
This grant will support a community-based initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and improve air quality at community hub. Today, the City of Boston announced the recipient of the Community Clean Air Grant program to support community-based projects to address air pollution. This grant program is a part of Boston’s equitable and sustainable recovery […]