Environment
Energy & Environment — Intercontinental energy fight heats up
On The Money — Prices remain high while stocks sink Health Care — Democrats ramp up pressure over COVID impasse Russia, Europe escalate energy showdown Russia and the West are engaging in an escalating energy sparring match as European countries seek to limit their dependence on the Kremlin because of its invasion of Ukraine. The …
Tishman Environment and Design Center’s Work Reveals Most Incinerators Pollute Low-Income and Communities of Color and Worsen Climate Change
Nearly 4.5 million people in the United States are exposed to pollution from waste incinerators, and 85 percent of waste incinerators are located in environmental justice communities May 20, 2022 Tishman Environment and Design Center’s Work Reveals Most Incinerators Pollute Low-Income and Communities of Color and Worsen Climate Change Cities across the United States have …
'This is a really different environment from a traditional spa': Skin & Out Facial Bar comes to Ripon
Skin & Out Facial Bar owner and skin care therapist Carley Harmon stands in her new downtown Ripon business. Joe Schulz photo A new business aimed at helping customers achieve healthy skin has opened in downtown Ripon. Skin & Out Facial Bar, located at 129 East Jackson St., is accepting clients by appointment, Wednesday through …
New breathable gas sensors may improve monitoring of health, environment
Newly developed flexible, porous and highly sensitive nitrogen dioxide sensors that can be applied to skin and clothing have potential applications in health care, environmental health monitoring and military use, according to researchers. Led by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics at Penn State, the researchers published their sensor designs, which …
Environment scientists close in on 'golden spike' to define Anthropocene
Leicester researchers searching for a ‘golden spike’ to formally define humanity’s current geological period — and acknowledge human impact on our planet — have announced a major step in their analysis at an international conference on Wednesday. University of Leicester Professors Jens Zinke, Mark Williams and Jan Zalasiewicz and PhD researcher Stephen Himson presented multiple …
Environment Report Card offers mixed grades for local officials
San Diego’s first ever climate report card gave mostly good grades to the region’s elected officials. The review of key votes on environmental issues was put together by several climate advocacy groups, including Hammond Climate Solutions, The Climate Defender’s Action Fund and the League of Conservation Voters. It is the first time city and county …
Energy & Environment — Why gasoline prices keep rising
The price of gasoline continues to swell, and a trade group says that uncertainty is hampering the deployment of clean energy. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. For The Hill, we’re Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk. Subscribe here. What’s up with gasoline prices? Prices at the …
Positive for the environment and for the grower: The benefits of introducing herbaceous crops among mandarin trees
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A Diverfarming project study compares the environmental footprint and the economic performance of traditional mandarin monocropping as opposed to growing mandarin intercropped with herbaceous crops and the use of deficit irrigation The transformation towards intensive agriculture has led to agricultural practices in Europe that have centered on increasing the yield and …
Amarillo first responders host Safety Town environment, event
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Fire Department announced that it has teamed up with other agencies to open Safety Town on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for local elementary students. Motorcycle escort brings USS Indianapolis survivor to annual reunion The Safety Town learning environment, said the department, will be available …
Seniors create a great environment in Anson
The Anson Tigers rolled over Miles in the second round of the playoffs to claim the Area championship. The Tigers are a team that is dominated by seniors. Seven members of the starting line up are playing their final games as Anson Tigers. That fact makes the environment around the team special. The group is …
