"This grant has provided the impetus to develop and nurture our garden space. It has encouraged service users and staff to spend time in nature, even during the darker, colder months of winter."
The Chernobyl disaster resulted in permanent displacement and contamination, creating a 30-kilometre exclusion zone around the plant that will remain uninhabitable for 20,000 years.
Rep. Sam Liccardo warns the cuts to FEMA's $50M BRIC grant threaten disaster preparedness efforts in Pacifica, especially in addressing coastal erosion and protecting the aging seawall.
The bill SB1976, introduced by Senator Bryan Hughes, aims to require wastewater testing for certain urinary metabolites, including hormones and mifepristone, to mitigate concerns over endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Shlomo Dowen, from the UK Without Incineration Network, highlighted alarming data, revealing, 'For every tonne of plastic that is incinerated, more than two tonnes of carbon dioxide are being released, making incineration a significant source of greenhouse gases.' This statement underscores the environmental impact of incineration, posing questions about its sustainability and the UK’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
