Alongside hiking, fell running, bouldering, and mountaineering, cycling is understandably one of the UK’s Lake District’s greatest pursuits. The mixed terrain of fells, valleys, and woodland means the area offers more variety to the budding cyclist than most. Although for anyone new to the pastime, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Cyclists... Continue Reading →
ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a $246,829 grant to Hillsborough County, Florida. The grant is to support its ongoing program to protect air quality. Especially to achieve necessary ambient air standards and protects human health in Hillsborough County. The program includes ambient air monitoring and other activities to reduce or... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. EPA is settling its case against Ricoh Electronics, Inc. The issue was inaccurate reporting and recordkeeping of chemical substances imported by its facilities located in Tustin and Santa Ana, Calif., and Lawrenceville, Ga. In 2012, Ricoh filed a timely but inaccurate report of the total annual volumes of three chemical... Continue Reading →
When completed in March 2019, Mjøsa Tower is in the Norwegian town of Brumunddal. For it will be the world’s tallest wooden building. The construction, which started in early April. However this year, is an example. Especially of how wood can be substituted for concrete. That which is considerably heavier and less environmentally friendly. The building... Continue Reading →
By Elaine Clara Mah It is no secret that most of our wildlife is either in danger or on the verge of extinction. While many of us are concerned about this disheartening situation, we also feel that the problem is larger than us and that what we do or don’t do will not effect change.... Continue Reading →
