As the fire season intensifies across many regions, the pervasive threat of smoke from wildfires casts a shadow over communities, bringing with it a host of health challenges that demand attention. The air, thick with pollutants, transforms from a life-sustaining resource into a silent hazard,
In the heart of Calvert City, Kentucky, a critical conversation is unfolding that could shape the future of public health and environmental awareness in this industrial hub, especially following a recent proposal by researchers from the University of Louisville to test wastewater for byproducts of
Introduction We’re thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and renewable energy, with a deep focus on electricity delivery and grid reliability. With years of experience navigating the complexities of the utilities sector, Christopher offers
In a development that has sent ripples through the energy sector, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) finds itself at a critical juncture as Mark Christie, its chairman, stepped down from his role on a recent Friday. This departure, after a four-year tenure under a nomination by former
A significant air quality alert has swept across a large portion of New York, raising concerns among residents and health officials alike, as it impacts numerous counties including Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau. On
In a world grappling with the escalating threats of climate change, short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane and black carbon stand out as urgent targets for mitigation due to their intense, albeit temporary, impact on global warming and public health. These pollutants, though they
