Brookville residents raise questions, concerns over local energy Friday, October 6 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE — If you live in the Brookville area, you may have similar questions and concerns of those who attended an Energy Forum Wednesday.According to a published report, residents of the Jefferson County community asked questions and shared their concerns with representatives from First... Read More.
Wildfire smoke map: Where poor air quality is expected in US this week Monday, October 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A large portion of the Northeast will experience poor air quality in the coming days due to wildfires burning in Canada, forecasts show.Plumes of smoke from wildfires burning south of James Bay in Canada will push into the Northeast beginning Sunday... Read More.
New app will allow New Yorkers to avoid commuting through the poorest air quality Monday, September 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For those who need to commute when air quality is poor, a new technology will make it possible to use the safest route possible for their health.Airways, a new map--based app launched on Monday at the start of Climate Week NYC,... Read More.
Penn Highlands Elk receives five star rating for staff responsiveness Tuesday, September 12 by Louise BennettST. MARYS – If you depend on healthcare services provided by Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys, there is good news about staff responsiveness there.Becker's Hospital Review has given Penn Highlands Elk a five star rating for outstanding staff responsiveness.The St. Marys facility is... Read More.
FDA sends warning letter to three major formula makers over quality control concerns Friday, September 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has sent warning letters to three formula companies, red-flagging concerns about serious quality control issues at some manufacturing facilities.The warning letters were all sent Wednesday to Reckitt/Mead Johnson and Perrigo -- two long-dominating industry forces -- and ByHeart, a... Read More.
Rising temperatures could impact quality of grapes used to make wine in Napa Valley, researchers say Thursday, August 3 by ABC News(NAPA VALLEY, Calif.) -- Rising temperatures are shifting the growing season in Napa Valley's wine country, which could impact grape growth and alter the types of wine that originate from the region, according to new research and wine experts.The wine grape-growing season in California’s... Read More.
Wildfire smoke map: These are the US cities, states with air quality being affected by Canadian fires Tuesday, July 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As Canada continues to battle its worst wildfire season on record, toxic smoke has traveled south and is once again blanketing states across the U.S.A total of 18 states are under air quality alerts on Tuesday, stretching from Montana to New... Read More.
These are the US cities, states with air quality being affected by Canadian fires Monday, July 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As Canada continues to battle its worst wildfire season on record, toxic smoke has traveled south and is once again blanketing states across the U.S.A total of 20 states are under air quality alerts Monday, stretching from Montana to New York and... Read More.
Heat waves, poor air quality and severe storms: US experiencing acute weather conditions from coast to coast Sunday, July 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Potentially deadly weather conditions are affecting millions of Americans from coast to coast.Extreme heat, poor air quality and severe storms bringing flash flooding threats will be plaguing regions all over the country on Sunday. More than 80 million Americans across 14... Read More.
Wildfire smoke updates: Air quality alerts issued in at least 20 US states Friday, June 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Millions of Americans are on alert for unhealthy air quality as smoke from wildfires in neighboring Canada drifts to the United States.Wildfires have burned a record of more than 19.5 million acres across Canada so far this year, with no end... Read More.