California Fines SoCalGas $10 Million for Efforts to Weaken Building and Appliance Efficiency Measures
San Francisco, CA — A long saga before the California Public Utilities Commission about the Southern California Gas Company’s misuse of ratepayer funds came to a head late yesterday in a scathingly worded decision. The Public Utilities Commission fined SoCalGas close to $10 million for repeated violations of a Commission order prohibiting it from using […]
‘Errors’ at Treatment Plant Force 1 Million in Austin to Boil Their Water
AUSTIN, Texas — Roughly one million people in Austin have had to boil their water since Saturday after officials said “errors” at a treatment plant resulted in potentially unsafe water flowing into homes and businesses in one of the largest and fastest-growing American cities. It was the second time in a year that residents of […]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Rapid Environmental PCR Testing Solution That Detects In-Air SARS-CoV-2 Pathogens
Rapid testing produces air sample results in 30 minutes FRANKLIN, Mass., February 07, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., today announced the launch of a new rapid environmental test to help in the fight against COVID-19. The Thermo Scientific Renvo Rapid PCR Test is the latest solution in the company’s in-air pathogen surveillance product portfolio. The […]
must-haves for 2022 » Gadget Flow
A cool gadget or accessory can do a lot to freshen your home’s look. From a ceiling-mounted faucet to a lamp inspired by pebbles, these items are must-haves for 2022. Home is where you relax, entertain, and spend most of your time off. So it makes sense to outfit it with some of the coolest […]
How to pick ‘green’ cleaning products for your home
Now that store shelves are fully stocked with cleaning supplies again and you no longer have to settle for what you can get, it may be a good time to think about greening up your cleaning routine. I don’t mean dumping every store-bought product for DIY formulations, although that’s certainly one option; I’m talking about […]
Beach smoking change heads to final Senate Committee after amendment
A Senate bill that would allow cities and counties the right to regulate smoking at public beaches and parks cleared its second committee Monday with a handful of amendments. The Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources unanimously approved the legislation (SB 224), sponsored by Sen. Joe Gruters. The bill amends the “Florida Clean Indoor […]
What is The Healthy Candle® and Why is it so Amazing?
The Healthy Candle® is Mary Tylor Naturals’ newest addition to their health-conscious line of products! Enjoy the blend of all natural Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Essential Oils and cotton wick to light your space up with intoxicating scents that are not toxic to your heath. Mary Tylor Naturals is a family-owned business right outside the Art […]
US military faces crisis on Oahu after leak poisons water | News, Sports, Jobs
HONOLULU (AP) — A giant U.S. government fuel storage installation hidden inside a mountain ridge overlooking Pearl Harbor has provided fuel to military ships and planes crisscrossing the Pacific Ocean since World War II. Its very existence was a secret for years. Even after it was declassified, few people paid attention — until late last […]
Power plant rule signals future environmental justice tack
In its opening bid to reverse a Trump-era rollback last week, EPA sought to rebuild the legal foundation for power plant emission regulations put in place a decade ago. Embedded in the rule are also clues about how the agency might justify future steps to reduce the disproportionate impact of toxic air pollution on low-income […]
Environment appears to be safe after Weaver Fire – Old Gold & Black
As the investigation into the cause of the Weaver fertilizer fire begins, Wake Forest University is continuing to monitor both the quality of its air and water and has announced that classes will resume in person on Monday, Feb. 7. Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and […]