New regulation targets ‘forever chemicals’ found in York County drinking water
A new state regulation to limit so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water is one step away from becoming official after its approval by a state review committee. PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of chemicals produced as early as the 1930’s and mostly used in non-stick cookware, waterproof products, and firefighting foam. […]
IIT Kanpur & IIS Bangalore develop a tech that converts ACs into air purifiers
The air filters that are currently being employed supposedly work on a particle capture mechanism; where when the filter is used continuously, it can turn into a breeding ground for germs. The Professor-in-charge of Innovation and Incubation, IIT Kanpur, Ankush Sharma, stated, “The novel air purification technology used in these air filters has successfully proven […]
Good toilets keep us and water resources safe
World Toilet Day is an international observance marked annually since the year 2013 to raise awareness on the importance of toilets and sanitation, and to mobilize action in support of people and communities that have minimal access to safe and healthy toilets. This is in view of improving the possibilities of better health and to […]
La EPA organizará una reunión comunitaria virtual del 1 de diciembre para los residentes de Allentown
November 18, 2022 FILADELFIA (18 de noviembre de 2022) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) organizará una reunión comunitaria virtual para los residentes de Allentown, Pensilvania, a fin de compartir información sobre los riesgos para la salud que plantea el agente químico llamado óxido de etileno […]
AZ Big Media ASU will lead initiative to help secure future water supply
Arizona State University and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey have announced that the university will lead a multiyear Arizona Water Innovation Initiative to provide immediate, actionable and evidence-based solutions to ensure that Arizona will continue to thrive with a secure future water supply. The governor has committed resources and asked ASU to work with industrial, municipal, […]
A guide to protect your skin from pollution
If you live in metropolitan cities, you are probably aware of the rising pollution levels at your place. Exposure to high levels of air pollutants for an extended period or repeatedly may cause serious harm to your skin. As these places continues to get engulfed in smog with the air quality approaching a hazardous level, […]
Cambridge switches back to municipal water supply
The city of Cambridge returned to using its municipal water supply ahead of schedule Saturday, nearly three months after it switched to MWRA service following the detection of toxic “forever chemicals” in the city’s drinking water. In late August, Cambridge officials said they would rely on Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s system after they detected levels […]
New Range Rover models receive five-star ratings
James Kon Drawing from more than 50 years of its expertise in delivering an exceptional breadth of all-terrain capability, refinement and safety, The new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport were recently awarded maximum five-star ratings in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests. The new models are the latest in a long line of Range […]
Boil Water Notice for Methven Springfield
Sunday 20 November 3.30pm – METHVEN SPRINGFIELD WATER SUPPLY – BOIL WATER NOTICE A boil water notice has been issued for the Methven Springfield water supply, effective immediately – residents connected to this supply are advised to boil their drinking water, water used in food preparation, and for hygiene purposes for at least one minute […]
Retro Japan: Pastel-colored water tower stands out in Mito even after finishing role
MITO — A pastel-colored water tower stands out near the former site of Mito Castle, where the Mito Tokugawa family — a branch of the Tokugawa shogunate — lived during the Edo period (1603-1867), in this eastern Japan city. An intricate design is seen at the entrance of the Mito low-lying district water distribution tower […]