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Fire Breaks Out at Midtown Manhattan E-Bike Shop, Firefighter Injured

admin — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:41:17 +0000

A fire erupted at an e-bike store in Midtown Manhattan, churning major plumes of smoke from the flames as one injured firefighter was among those sent to battle it. FDNY reported that the fire started at 3:08 a.m. at 109 West 38th Street near Sixth Ave. late afternoon and quickly filled up the shop with […]

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New US Car Pollution Regulations Set to Fast-Track Electric Vehicle Adoption

Mian Mohsin — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:31:36 +0000

In a recent amendment by the government, the US has introduced as many call it its strictest ever car regulations to curb tailpipe pollution. These regulations are set to increase the country’s shift towards electric vehicles (EV) in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from traditional automobiles. While the regulations are termed as “strictest […]

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Clean Earth Camp Lejeune Generates Awareness For a Cleaner Environment and Sets Goals For a Sustainable Future

admin — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:26:40 +0000

The Base or Camp Lejeune, as it is more commonly known, encompasses the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River. They are based in Onslow County, North Carolina, south of the City of Jacksonville. And cover a massive area of 156,000-acre. These military installations have been a major […]

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Waste Management Acquires Stericycle

admin — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:52:41 +0000

The development in the sector of waste services has come with an announcement from WM. Waste Management has announced its acquisition of Stericycle, one of the leading providers of medical waste services, for $7.2 billion. It is subject to approval but marks a significant step for Waste Management as it expands its footprint into the […]

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EPA Sets First National Drinking Water Standard to Protect 100 Million People from PFAS Exposure

admin — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:49:02 +0000

The EPA has achieved a big milestone in public health by legally enforcing drinking water standards to safeguard the public against harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals. Studies have indicated that PFAS are responsible for causing various cancers, heart and liver diseases and developmental diseases in newborns and children. Hence, this […]

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Rhode Island Solar Energy is Advanced With New Energy Storage Act

admin — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:58:56 +0000

In a bid to improve the use of renewable energy in the state, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act to reinforce the state's commitment to solar energy and infrastructure in sustainable energy. The new law was officially enacted in August and states energy storage systems as part of the […]

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Drinking Water Warning Issued Nationwide!

Mian Mohsin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:37:54 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had issued a national alert related to the security vulnerabilities in drinking water systems, mandating immediate measures for protecting public health. With rising cyberattacks on water systems, the EPA's new set of requirements mandate community water facility operators to strictly abide by cybersecurity provisions in the Safe Drinking Water Act […]

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EPA Awards $175K to Kansas State University

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:32:21 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has funded Kansas State University to the tune of $175,000 to the National Radon Hotline and its website. Through this campaign, public awareness regarding radon–the colorless and odorless natural gas causing the second greatest number of lung cancer cases in nonsmokers is heightened; thus increased access to radon test kits […]

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Home Depot Fined $1.6 Million for Selling Banned Products Despite Compliance Measures

admin — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:17:20 +0000

Home depot comes in the spotlight. Recently, the popular chain was fined a staggering $1.6 million for selling banned products. This happened despite efforts to bring the company’s operations under compliance. The primary reason for incurring the hefty fine was identified as the continued sale of banned hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) products by the store. The Washington […]

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United States Environmental Protection Agency Declares Lipari Landfill Cleanup Complete, Highlights Alcyon Lake Restoration

Mian Mohsin — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:25:55 +0000

On October 1, 2024 The US Environmental Protection Agency removed the Lipari Landfill from the Superfund National Priorities List at a ceremony held at Betty Park, Pitman, New Jersey. During the event Lisa F. Garcia, the regional administrator of EPA, and Donald Norcross, the US Representative, were joined by numerous state and local leaders to […]

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