Chernobyl without electricity: Energy authorities fear radioactive leak The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been cut off from the power grid. Some officials fear that there could be a leak of radioactive material. Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY Wayne County commissioners plan to hold a public discussion Tuesday on a controversial plan to move hazardous […]
MARSHALL – The floor of Madison County’s largest landfill is in need of major renovation. The county received an update on planned major renovations to the floor. Waste Management Director Sam Lunsford appeared before the Madison County Board of Commissioners on August 13 to discuss the project, adding that the project will cost approximately $327,000. […]
Three recycling rules from Asheville GreenWorks Asheville GreenWorks Recycling Rules. If you’re from Florida, you may not think that the streets of this Florida city are “pristine.” But a recent survey by Waste Removal USA found that travelers surveyed said one of the 100 cleanest streets in the U.S. was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Granted, […]
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has urged residents to limit their water usage to reduce the risk of combined sewer overloads ahead of heavy rains expected to hit the Milwaukee area later this evening. The sewer district is asking residents to take shorter showers, postpone doing laundry and dishes until another day and empty rain […]
Landfill gas collection system (Photo: Business Wire) The plant is expected to reduce over 953 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year that would otherwise be produced by landfill gas. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & LAYTON, Utah, August 14, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today […]
Stark County residents can now rescue perishable food from restaurants and stores before it ends up in the trash. The popular app “Too Good To Go” has now arrived in the Canton region, offering community members the opportunity to purchase groceries from local stores and restaurants while helping to reduce food waste. Sarah Soteroff, spokeswoman […]
Flooding of Philippi Creek threatens homes on River Ridge Dr. in Sarasota Stormwater runoff from Tropical Storm Debby threatens homes along Philippi Creek on River Ridge Dr. in Sarasota Local communities have reported significant amounts of wastewater leaks during Tropical Storm Debby. Since August 4, at least 6.6 million gallons of sewage have been spilled […]
How to organize your pantry and store food properly Reduce food waste by organizing your pantry. problem solved According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30 to 40 percent of the total food supply is wasted, which equates to about 60 billion kilograms of food in 2010, worth $161 billion. Local organization Fertile Ground Cooperative, […]
