Cambridge water issues highlight urban, rural inequities
Re “Cambridge returns to using municipal water supply early” (Metro, Nov. 20): I was pleased to read that Cambridge returned to using its municipal water supply after switching to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority system following the detection three months ago of six PFAS chemicals above the state limits for drinking water. I relied on […]
Think Air and Suez Join Hands to Boost Air Quality and Public Health Solutions
South Wales-based air quality consulting firm Think Air and SUEZ, a global player in the environmental services sector, have agreed an alliance of their working objectives to provide innovative joint service offerings to address the UK’s indoor and outdoor air quality issues. Launched in mid-2021, Think Air is a leader in the analysis and understanding […]
Water supply restored to two residential sectors
Islamabad: The water supply has finally been restored in sectors G-7 and G-8 after completion of repair work at RL-1 Water Treatment Plant. According to the details, the Water Management Wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) initiated the repair work some two weeks ago that caused suspension of supply of water to two residential […]
Residents call on governor, state lawmakers to fund public water extension in Manorville
Activists asking New York State to fund a public water extension to homes in Manorville held a press conference on Wednesday urging the state to allocate money for the project, after a grant request was not funded earlier this month. More than 20 people gathered inside the Manorville Fire House, surrounded by cameras and members […]
Michigan’s future counts on climate action
The MI Healthy Climate Plan (MHCP) that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled just over seven months ago is Michigan’s long-range plan to fight climate change, create good jobs, and build a better and healthier future for all Michiganders. Perhaps the most important number in the plan is 100% — representing the goal of a fully carbon-neutral Michigan […]
Tap water discoloration may be seen in Storm Lake
Valve issue at the city’s water plant to blame By [email protected] | on November 23, 2022 Some Storm Lake residents may have noticed slight cloudiness in their tap water this week, but city officials say the problem has been fixed and there are no safety issues when it comes to consuming the water. The city […]
The Ultimate Metropolis 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Courtesy MoMA Design Store Hand-Quilted Christmas Stockings, $95 Quilting is having a moment and that is made clear with Brooklyn-based artist Krista Marie Young’s hand-quilted stockings for MoMa Design Store. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Young’s playful designs are inspired by her Nordic background and childhood memories. Courtesy Afternoon Light Janie […]
Vehicles cannot operate on water as claimed in 1974 video
Thousands of social media users have shared a 1974 video of a car in France supposedly running on water, claiming this is a non-polluting hydrogen-based solution that was stopped by the petroleum industry. However, documents show the car in the video ran on a mixture of water and alcohol and engineers say it is not […]
Detroit Lakes, Frazee, Perham among cities saving tens of thousands of dollars on water infrastructure – Detroit Lakes Tribune
DETROIT LAKES — Residents of Detroit Lakes, Perham, Frazee, Mahnomen and Long Prairie will save money on water infrastructure projects, thanks to low-interest loans and grants from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority. Detroit Lakes will save over $119,000 on a $3.9 million project to rehabilitate sewer lines and replace aging water main along Willow, Holmes, […]
Africa: ‘Africa Must Invest in Zero-Carbon Transport, Energy Systems’
Goaso — African leaders must invest in efficient and zero-carbon transport and energy systems, and technologies to minimise air pollution, Mr Desmond Appiah, the Ghana Country – Lead, Clean Air Fund (CAF), has said. According to him, transport and energy systems powered by renewable energy could save lives, and reduce cost in vulnerable countries hardly […]