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Efforts continue to mitigate cancer risks firefighters face
40+ min ago (369+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Unfortunately, firefighter deaths from work-related cancer is not uncommon, as the Office of Fire Prevention says cancer is one of the leading killers of firefighters. Family, friends, fellow firefighters and the community gathered to pay respects to Rochester Fire…...
Engineered biochar could turn biomass waste into safer, more effective tools for cleaning wastewater
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (242+ words) A new review maps how biochar-based composites can remove both conventional and emerging pollutants while emphasizing that environmental safety must be considered from the earliest stages of material design Credit: Cui Wang, Qichen Hou, Xinjun Zhang & Bo Bai Biochar, a…...
Homeowners in Aurora help test for high lead levels in water
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (24+ words) CBS News Homeowners in Aurora help test for high lead levels in water...
City of Aurora tests for high lead levels with help from homeowners
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (316+ words) Updated on: July 15, 2026 / 4:35 PM CDT / CBS Chicago The City of Aurora is taking action against high lead levels found in drinking water that can impact children and pregnant women. Water tests revealed traces of the toxic metal in several homes....
Aurora issues lead water warning after some homes test over federal safety levels
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (386+ words) Workers cover the piping after replacing the lead pipe with a new water main at a home in West Ridge, Friday, July 25, 2025. Aurora issued a warning Tuesday after officials reported finding “elevated” lead levels in the drinking water of some…...
Samae San fishing village delivers care support to residents in need
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (135+ words) Pattaya Mail PATTAYA Thailand – Samae San, a traditional fishing village south of Pattaya in Sattahip District, has provided adult diapers to residents requiring long-term care, helping ease the burden on families and improve quality of life for vulnerable community members....
99.1% of South Korean leafy vegetables pass pesticide tests
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (201+ words) FreshPlaza The Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment reports that 110 of 111 leafy vegetable samples collected across Gyeonggi Province between June 1 and July 5 meet safety standards, a pass rate of 99.1% The institute tested samples from supermarkets, general markets, local food…...
Aurora issues warning drinking water warning due to lead – NBC Chicago
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (268+ words) A Chicago suburb on Wednesday issued a drinking water warning after officials found "elevated lead levels" in the drinking water of some homes, with residents advised to use filters, and get their children tested for lead. The city of Aurora…...
Experts say designer fashion deals could come with hidden health risks
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (198+ words) What looks like a great deal online could come with risks you don’t expect. Designer dupes and counterfeit luxury goods have exploded in popularity, especially on social media. While they may look nearly identical to the real thing, experts say…...
Engineered at Tech: Pinpointing River Pollution
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (155+ words) Georgia Institute of Technology Engineered at Tech: Pinpointing River Pollution Environmental engineer Katherine Graham is developing new methods to pinpoint pathogens in water to help local agencies make rivers and reservoirs cleaner. Katherine Graham is an assistant professor in the…...