Region of Maine votes to keep fluoride in drinking water
Fluoride was introduced to the Boothbay region’s drinking water in 2004 after it was approved by voters. BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine — Voters in the Boothbay region have decided fluoride should still be added to the public water supply for the purpose of keeping people’s teeth healthy. The water district sends tap water to Boothbay, Boothbay […]
River Alliance: “Clean Water Now” referendum questions win bipartisan support in five more counties
On November 8, a majority of voters in five counties voted YES on an advisory referendum question on the right to clean water. The question read: “Should the State of Wisconsin establish a right to clean water to protect human health, the environment, and the diverse cultural and natural heritage of Wisconsin?” Among the votes […]
Climate funding wins big on state and local ballots
As election results continue to roll in, here’s what we know Wednesday morning about how voters around the U.S. responded to state and local ballot measures with direct implications for climate action: California Results show that most voters rejected Proposition 30 (about 59% no to 41% yes). The measure would have created a tax to […]
New Product Launch at Alfa Chemistry: Ion Exchange Resins for Water Purification, Metal Separation, Catalysis, and Column Chromatography
Alfa Chemistry, the US-located material supplier, recently announced the launch of a new product line, ion exchange resins, for individual scientists, labs, and organizations worldwide. These newly released ion exchange resins cover various categories, including but not limited to: adsorbent resin, catalyst resin, chelating resin, chromatographic media, color changing resin, inert resin, mixed bed resin, […]
KwaGuqa’s water and electricity crisis is a nightmare
The area allegedly has been without water for years, and recent power outages from the KwaGuqa Substation have had an impact. This is where the community now relies on to receive proper drinking water. Residents in KwaGuqa Extensions believe they have been denied the fundamental human right to safe drinking water. It’s heartbreaking to see […]
Best tasting tap water in the country to be decided in Casino at Primex
Australia’s best tasting tap water will be decided at this year’s Primex Field Days in Casino. Winners from each state and territory will go head to head on Saturday for the national title putting interstate rivalries to the test. Those attending the field days will be asked to taste all the water samples and vote […]
وكالة حماية البيئة (EPA) تلتمس مساهمات الجمهور بشأن قانون خفض التضخم (IRA) للتصدي للتغيرات المناخية وحماية الصحة وتعزيز العدالة البيئية
November 4, 2022 Contact Information : المكتب الصحفي لوكالة حماية البيئة ([email protected]) واشنطن (4 نوفمبر 2022) – اليوم، أعلنت وكالة حماية البيئة الأمريكية (EPA) عن توفير فرص مبدئية لمشاركة الجمهور وتلقي المساهمات بشأن مجموعة من البرامج القائمة والجديدة الممولة بموجب قانون خفض التضخم (IRA) الذي أصدرته إدارة الرئيس بايدن. تشمل تلك البرامج تمويل مشاريع جودة […]
Melissa Cigarroa wins City Council District III position
Melissa R. Cigarroa won the race to represent Laredo City Council District III on Tuesday outright, avoiding a runoff despite three other opponents. Cigarroa took 2,426 votes, giving her 54.06% to avoid a runoff after obtaining more than half the vote. Jerry Perez took second with 1,154 votes, or 25.71%. He was followed by Abraham […]
Magnolia Gardens – NYHC
Organization Name: Asian Americans for Equality Project Title: Magnolia Gardens Project Location: Flushing, Queens Project Description:Magnolia Gardens, developed by Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and managed in partnership with Urban Resources Institute (URI) will bring much-needed transitional housing to the Downtown Flushing neighborhood in Queens. Leveraging the support of NYC’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS), […]
Ensure that tanker lorries supply pure drinking water to the consumers: Assembly Committee on Petitions tells district authorities
The Assembly Committee on Petitions has asked the district administration and relevant departments to ensure the quality of drinking water supplied through tanker lorries in the district. The direction was given at the sitting of the committee held in Thiruvananthapuram. Though the district administration had launched the ‘Operation Pure Water’ initiative in 2019 following complaints […]