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Dangerous pesticides: Why NGOs are criticizing chemical company Alzchem
59+ min ago (67+ words) Table. Briefings Dangerous pesticides: Why NGOs are criticizing chemical company Alzchem Chemical company Alzchem continues to export Dormex, a growth regulator banned in the European Union (EU). The company has now responded to years of criticism with concrete measures, which…...
NC Gov. Stein declares Heat Safety Week, urging awareness
23+ min ago (143+ words) WLOS " Today marks the start of Heat Safety Week for North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein made the proclamation to raise awareness of programs that provide safety from extreme heat. Stein says it's important for North Carolinians to learn about symptoms…...
Richmond Cooling Centers: Where you can cool off in the city this summer
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (201+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The City of Richmond has announced its cooling center locations for the summer, which will operate from May 19 through Labor Day. Water and relief from the heat will be available at Richmond Public Library locations, Parks and Recreation…...
Central NC paramedics report seeing increase in heat-related calls earlier in the year
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (96+ words) WRAL Central NC paramedics report seeing increase in heat-related calls earlier in the year Emergency services in central North Carolina are urging residents to prepare for high temperatures early this year, as data reveals a distinct rise in spring heat-related…...
Mayor Mamdani Activates City's Heat Emergency Plan Ahead of Unseasonably Hot Conditions Beginning Tuesday
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (215+ words) According to the NWS, heat index values across New York City are expected to range from 91-96 degrees Tuesday afternoon, with the highest values expected between approximately 1 p. m. and 5 p. m. in portions of the Bronx, northern Manhattan and Staten Island. An Air Quality…...
First Heat Alert activated in the District
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (230+ words) WASHINGTON " The first Heat Alert of the season has been activated in the District. Mayor Bower and the District's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) announced Monday that, with the heat index expected to reach a high of 96 degrees'this…...
Binghamton NWS meteorologist shares warm weather safety tips
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (339+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- If not prepared appropriately, heat can pose serious risks to health and cause stress on the body. In fact, when the human body cannot properly regulate internal temperature and reduce heat gain under hot conditions, it increases…...
Heat advisory issued for Berks County as temperatures near 100-degree heat index
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (215+ words) A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Berks County and several surrounding areas through 8 p. m. Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous heat and humidity during what is expected to be one of the hottest stretches of the year so far. According…...
Seattle-Tacoma ranks 8th worst in US for daily particle pollution, tied to wildfire smoke
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (31+ words) KOMO Seattle-Tacoma ranks 8th worst in US for daily particle pollution, tied to wildfire smoke...
Researchers confirm near-universal presence of microplastics in brain
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (317+ words) A team of Chinese researchers confirmed the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the living human brain and systematically revealed their distribution characteristics in both brain tumor tissues and healthy brain tissue, according to Beijing Tiantan Hospital on April 28. Microplastics…...