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 […]
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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 […]
Residents struggle with dirty water within town limits
WLOS — CANTON, N.C. — People in a Canton neighborhood are living with dirty water, and they say the town isn’t doing enough to fix the problem. Read more
Investigation finds some Pittsburgh homes have water laced with lead
PITTSBURGH —Action News Investigates has learned thousands of Pittsburghers are likely drinking water laced with toxic lead — and they don’t even know it. Read more
The Real Costs Of The Aging U.S. Infrastructure
In this era of new technologies, a blind eye is often turned to the things that should be addressed. One of the most important is the aging water and wastewater treatment infrastructure in the U.S. Read more
Drink Water, Stay Slimmer?
Water might be a secret weapon for dieters, research involving nearly 10,000 adults suggests. Read more