They Were the Pandemic’s Perfect Victims
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: Coronavirus The U.S. Response to COVID-19 By the time Cheryl Cosey learned she had COVID-19, she had gone three days without dialysis — a day and a half more than she usually […]
2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards process begins | Sunday Stories
NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. “We are proud to recognize organizations that stand out in protecting our valuable natural resources in Tennessee,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “These awards honor those who are going above and beyond to responsibly protect […]
West Penn Power to pay $610,00 penalty in Federal-State settlement over discharge violations at coal ash landfills
PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 12, 2022) – West Penn Power of Greensburg, Pennsylvania will pay a $610,000 penalty under a settlement to resolve water discharge violations at two coal ash impoundment landfills in southwestern Pennsylvania, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced today. “This settlement reaffirms that compliance with the Clean […]
16 quirky, life-changing products at Walmart from $9
We may receive commission from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Crazy, colorful and surprisingly useful! We’ve curated quite the collection of must-haves. (Photo: Walmart) As any secret clearance shopper will tell you, Walmart is packed to the gills with genius products — many of them on […]
Will the Legislature close our Soil and Water Conservation District?
Will the Florida Legislature, that reliable foe of local government, take away our Soil and Water Conservation District this session? A bill filed by Palm Coast Republican Sen. Travis Hutson (SB 1078, HB 783) would do away with the county-based conservation districts. Florida has 58 of these districts, each with an elected board. These were put […]
Better classroom air quality is about much more than Covid
Improving indoor air quality shouldn’t be considered a quick fix for Covid recovery but a long-term investment in healthier and more productive schools, writes David Glover Improving indoor air quality shouldn’t be considered a quick fix for Covid recovery but a long-term investment in healthier and more productive schools, writes David Glover DAVID GLOVER Co-founder […]
Topgolf Live Stadium Tour Set to Visit Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Story Links Buy Tickets (on sale Jan. 21) OXFORD, Miss. – Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will be home to the Topgolf Live Stadium Tour March 24-27, Ole Miss Athletics announced on Saturday. Tickets for the unique event will go on sale to the general public Friday, Jan. 21 at http://topgolflive.com/. Tee times are reserved in one-hour increments. […]
‘There’s wiggle room’ on masks in Va. schools
RICHMOND, Va. — A political analyst says there will likely be “some wiggle room” when it comes to one of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive orders regarding choice for parents about whether their children are required to wear a mask at school. Youngkin’s Executive Order Number Two, which goes into effect Monday, Jan. 24, aims […]
Houseplants: The top five ‘most dangerous plants’ that you might have at home
Houseplants are an on-trend aesthetic feature to have in the home right now, and they also boast a number of health benefits such as air purification. However, certain species of plants can actually pose a threat. 2 Caladium Caladium houseplants often have large colourful leaves and are part of the Araceae family. This plant is […]
New Jersey American Water Files for Rate Adjustment
Over $985 Million in System Upgrades for Water Quality and Reliability Drives Request CAMDEN, N.J., January 14, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New Jersey American Water has filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for new rates based on the significant investment the company has made or will make into its water and wastewater […]