FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Dirty tap water is causing major concerns in Oakhurst. On Friday, a water main broke which led to dark, discolored water and a flood of complaints and it also exposed a much deeper problem with contaminants like uranium and arsenic. For many, it’s a matter of health and many people are demanding […]
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Here’s Another Reason To Be Worried About Bottled Water
The bottled water industry is in the midst of a banner year. Bottled water sales are set to outstrip soda sales in the U.S. for the first time since the Beverage Marketing Corporation began tracking the industry in the 1970s, according data the firm released earlier this month. Read more
Water Weight Loss: What is it?
One of the most important, yet underrated aspects of a healthy lifestyle is water consumption. It is vital for supporting blood flow, lubricates joints, and prevents fatigue during exercise. A common goal for people that work out is weight loss. Most success stories regarding weight loss will say that it took a lot of time […]
Essential Items for Any Disaster Preparedness Kit
In the wake of any type of emergency, from a one-night power outage to a major natural disaster, it is always a good idea to be prepared before the emergency strikes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends having a disaster preparedness kit with the basic essentials. Items such as food, water, a first aid […]
Monsanto’s New GMOs Spawn Illegal Use of Toxic Herbicides
Farmers in Arkansas and Missouri have filed more than 100 complaints with state agriculture agencies over a toxic weed killer that is drifting from adjacent farms and damaging their crops. The herbicide is not only stunting the growth of soybeans – it’s also being used illegally. Read more
Federal Data Shows Firefighting Chemicals In U.S. Drinking Water Sources
A study of drinking water supplies throughout the U.S. shows that numerous sources are contaminated with firefighting chemicals. Read more
Why You Should Think Twice Before Drinking Tap Water
The Environmental Protection Agency is working hard to remove deadly toxins from drinking water being consumed by over six million Americans. Read More
Unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in drinking water for six million Americans
Levels of a widely used class of industrial chemicals linked with cancer and other health problems — polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) — exceed federally recommended safety levels in public drinking water supplies for six million people in the U.S., according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public […]