12 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier Home in 2022
Looking to make some changes at home this new year? From using less energy to upping your home decor game, here are 12 resolutions for a happier and healthier home in 2022. 1. Declutter. First on the list: declutter! Go room by room or even break your work into smaller areas like a closet or […]
Public procurement professionals adapt to the changing and challenging times ahead
This article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement. The recent pandemic demonstrated the importance of supply chain management, as well as the need for flexibility in adapting to changing demands and inventory. Public procurement teams rose to the challenge of the pandemic by leveraging their knowledge, partnerships with suppliers and collaboration across […]
The End of the End of the Pandemic
Dec. 21, 2021 Many co-op and condo boards relaxed enforcement of their COVID-19 protocols last summer when “post-pandemic” optimism was at its peak. Then came the Delta variant, and now comes the Omicron variant. So much for the end of the pandemic. Although the high vaccination rates in New York City have protected most of […]
Port Authority installing air purification devices in buses and light-rail cars | News | Pittsburgh
click to enlarge CP Photo: Kaycee Orwig Riders standing on a Port Authority bus Anxieties about riding public transportation have risen during the pandemic, with fears about transit vehicles being vectors for spreading COVID-19. Studies have shown, however, that buses and trains are not extra risky for transmissions. Experts hope this data will reassure those […]
BESA encourages households to improve indoor air quality this Christmas
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a campaign to encourage people to improve indoor air quality in their homes over Christmas As the UK continues to prepare for Christmas whilst battling the threat of Omicron, there are concerns regarding the number of people mixing indoors over the festive period. A poll of 2,000 […]
Top marks for South Huron’s drinking water system
Article content SOUTH HURON – In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, council is congratulating staff on a perfect inspection rating for the South Huron drinking water system. Article content At the Dec. 6 council meeting director of infrastructure and development Don Giberson and environmental services manager Shawn Young presented the results of […]
Opinion: Clearing the water: What Montana’s rollback of river pollution standards really means | Columnists
GUY ALSENTZER, DERF JOHNSON, ANDREW GORDER and JOANIE KRESICH Today, nutrient pollution impacts 35% of Montana’s river miles and 22% of lakes, according to the state of Montana’s own records. Unfortunately, despite increasing degradation of our waterways from pollution, and with more demands on water resources every day, Gov. Greg Gianforte and Montana’s Department of […]
EPA announces nationwide monitoring effort of drinking water
On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule to establish nationwide monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium in drinking water. This action is “essential” and meant to address the public health and environmental risks of PFAS in drinking water, the EPA said, and marks a significant […]
Caseville, Pigeon under boil water advisory after Monday water main break
Robert Creenan, Staff Writer Dec. 21, 2021 The City of Caseville, along with Caseville Township, Pigeon, and Sand Point, are under a boil water advisory starting Monday. The Caseville DPW said it was due to a main line leak and water testing will be conducted. Metro Creative Graphics/File Photo Those who depend on the city of […]
Acres residents in Ramona seek $1.32M grant to get access to clean water
Residents of Ramona’s Acres community are working with local officials and a nonprofit on an application for a $1.32 million grant that would give them better access to clean water. The funds would pay for new water main pipelines for the community, which has contaminated well water and inadequate pipes. Toby Roy, a specialist with […]