PA Received Grade F for Preventing the Use of Tobacco
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The leading cause of preventable death and disease in the US may surprise you, it’s tobacco use. Smoking causes millions of deaths annually worldwide, including more than an estimated 22,000 a year in Pennsylvania. The toll of tobacco-related deaths and medical costs is staggering and while progress has been made in recent […]
California Water Service Group Board of Directors Declares 308th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend and 55th Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company’s 308th consecutive quarterly dividend, increasing the annual dividend by $0.08, or 8.7%, from $0.92 to $1.00. This represents the company’s 55th consecutive annual dividend increase. The quarterly dividend of […]
How to stop snoring: Five ways to improve air quality
Snoring impacts two billion people in the world (plus their partners) and the noisy problem is even more common in winter. Snoring can be caused by a number of factors such as your lifestyle choices or sleeping positions, but a lot of people don’t realise that quality of air is a key player in the […]
Are you positive about cleaning your home in the most effective manner for this day and age with COVID concerns?
(The Daily Dish) If you have carpet in your home, you may think you know exactly how to clean and maintain it. It seems simple enough: you vacuum, spot treat the smaller stains, and scrub hard on bigger ones. But you might be accidentally making a carpet cleaning mistake that could cause long-term damage to […]
EPA to Reconsider Issues Related to Risks Posed by Ethylene Oxide Emissions for Certain Types of Chemical Manufacturing
January 26, 2022 WASHINGTON (Jan. 26, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to reconsider the August 2020 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for chemical plants that fall under the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing source category (“2020 MON final rule”). EPA is proposing to continue to rely on the […]
Here’s how Shawnee Mission plans to use nearly $12 million in new COVID-19 relief funding
Shawnee Mission plans to spend a large portion of nearly $12 million in new COVID-19 relief funding on learning recovery. Why it matters: This is the third round of federal COVID-19 relief funding, and the district is being awarded $23.7 million. This amount must be obligated, or used, by September 2024. Shawnee Mission needs to […]
Air purifiers are being installed in schools to combat COVID — but do they work?
Students around Australia will soon return to classrooms, and each state has a different stance on whether air purifiers will be used in schools to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. With parents anxious about children returning to built-up environments, we asked experts to explain the role of air purifiers in improving ventilation. Do air […]
Govt. to spend ₹1,611 cr. on multi village drinking water projects in four taluks
Udupi district in-charge and Minister for Fisheries and Ports S. Angara on Wednesday said that the multi-village drinking water scheme will be introduced in Byndoor, Karkala, Hebri and Kaup taluks at an estimated cost of ₹1,611 crore. Delivering the Republic Day message after unfurling the National Flag at the Mahatma Gandhi District Stadium in Ajjarkad […]
It’s Safe to Breastfeed with Covid, Study Says
Breastfeeding mothers recovering from Covid can breathe a sigh of relief. In the largest study to date looking at Covid in breast milk, a team of researchers from California found the likelihood of spreading the Covid virus to infants through breastfeeding is low. The recent evidence published in the journal Pediatric Research found that it’s […]
These houseplants will surely bring good to your house and life
Plants are crucial in channeling the natural flow of positive energy. They also purify the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and providing relief from stress. According to Feng Shui, there are specific types of plants that are considered to bring luck, health, wealth, and love into your home. That’s why some plants are called “lucky […]