Mom of Colonia H.S. students said she’s found evidence of toxic chemicals inside, outside school
The mother of two Colonia High students who believed not enough environmental testing was done in the aftermath of reports of a possible brain tumor cluster connected to the school told NJ Advance Media she has found evidence of highly toxic chemicals at Colonia through her own independent testing. The mother, Edyta Komorek, who has […]
Understanding how recent and upcoming regulation changes may impact your business
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Title: Understanding how recent and upcoming regulation changes may impact your business Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM Central Standard Time REGISTER FOR WEBINAR New regulations introduced into legislation this year like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s rule revision to the definition of solid waste have impacted businesses in the Gulf region. Understanding what this and […]
Giant of tobacco control to speak at Hollings | MUSC
In the early- to mid-1960s, the number of cigarettes smoked in the U.S. averaged out to more than 4,000 per adult, per year. A United Press International article published in 1964 noted that 523 billion cigarettes were smoked in 1963, despite, it said, “the so called ‘cancer scare.’” Since then, cigarette smoking has fallen to […]
Frustration at ‘terms and conditions’ response to Clean Air Zone question
A COUNCILLOR has criticised the communication side of Bradford’s Clean Air Zone after asking what any income will be spent on. The Clean Air Zone was introduced last month, and sees the most polluting commercial vehicles charged to enter much of the city. Any income from the CAZ legally has to be spent on schemes […]
Battling allergies with the change of seasons
Q: As I have gotten older, it seems my allergies are getting worse, especially this time of year. Also, I know there are other things to watch for such as slippery leaves. How can older adults remain healthy and safe during this change of seasons? — JM Answer: Autumn officially started on Saturday, Sept. 22. […]
6 things to know this week in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire
Things to know this week include action on the creation of a Senior Center Building Review Committee in Meriden, and a Board of Education discussion of a new air purification system being tested in three Meriden elementary school classrooms. In Wallingford, the ARPA Application Review Committee is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Friday. Here’s our full list of […]
Central Texas plays key role as birds migrate South
AUSTIN, Texas — For Nicole Netherton, executive director of the Travis Audubon, fall is as enjoyable a season in Central Texas as any, especially if you love birds. “We sit on the Central Main Migratory Flyway so we have lots and lots of birds moving through,” Netherton said. “October tends to be the peak of migration in our area.” Located on the […]
Audi Urban purifier to clean air while charging or driving
Audi is going to include Audi Urban Purified in its vehicles to help improve air quality in big cities. It will remove harmful particulates and clean air while the car is being charged or while driving. With particulate pollution being a major problem in large urban centers, Audi is working on a solution. Image credits- […]
Green Home Tour an opportunity to share ideas benefiting environment – Marin Independent Journal
Marinites have always had an environmental ethos when it comes to protecting our wild places. But today, environmentalism demands a concerted response to the threats of climate change. A good place to start on the transition to a carbon-free lifestyle begins at home. Operation of our buildings account for over a third of our greenhouse-gas […]
Projects moving forward despite supply, labor challenges
As the first quarter comes to an end at Lincoln Public Schools, construction continues at Lincoln Northwest High School and Robinson Elementary, the district’s two newest schools. But stubborn labor shortages, supply chain snags and high inflation have continued, too, posing challenges to completing those projects and other work that’s part of the 2020 bond […]