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High levels of lead have been found in the drinking water in Florida schools, and the problem has been ongoing for years. Schools across the state are still waiting for federal aid to mitigate the issue and reduce health risks. Florida’s Ongoing Water Issue Impacts Children’s Health For several years, Florida schools have been battling with the government to help …
Suspecting a contractual breach, two of the oil sector’s biggest names are fighting to obtain a lucrative, oil-rich stake that could award some major power to the winner. Battle of the Giants Two of the oil industry’s most powerful titans, ExxonMobil and Chevron, are currently headbutting over Chevron’s forthcoming acquisition of Hess. Money and Power… What Else? The main reason? …
America’s leading gas and oil producer, ExxonMobil, has issued layoffs as part of a workforce restructuring in the wake of a $60 billion acquisition deal. Layoff Filing in Texas Layoffs are imminent at ExxonMobil, according to a recent filing with the Texas Workforce Commission, on behalf of the Texas-based oil and gas company. Pioneer Natural Resources Acquisition The layoffs come …
Experts warn that the recent storm damage to the state could skyrocket into hundreds of millions of dollars – but not all residents are prepared for that. The Storm’s Start On Monday afternoon, Floridians living in the southern area of the state were greeted with a flash flood warning by the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents of Miami-Dade and Broward …
Walgreens is one of the latest companies to be struck down by the challenges of inflation. American families and company owners are all facing a similar fate. Here’s what happened. Closing Doors To Survive The spokesperson for Walgreens has announced the company’s plan to close almost 700 branches throughout the country because of inflation costs. Underperforming Dangers There are a …
Adapting to a changing climate is one thing, but trying to survive record-breaking temperatures causing runaway wildfires and a (possible) failure of an entire state’s electrical grid (meaning no A/C) is quite another. Not Cooling Down It might only be a few weeks away from September 22nd, the “unofficial” end of summer, but that hasn’t stopped the temperatures from doing …
A new study shows how hydropower can be used, stored, and increased in the US, although global warming can still have an impact. Some Good News A new study by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) brings some hope to those of us stressed about climate change. Published in Environmental Research Letters on August 8th, the study indicates how the …
Residents of Twin City Community face a tough choice after Hurricane Debby’s devastation – one that could see many of them become homeless. Help Still Needed Residents of Twin City Mobile Home Community in St. Petersburg, Florida, were still battling floodwaters days after Hurricane Debby touched down. Now, it’s been a few weeks since the Debby disaster – and the …
Navajo lawmakers are in support of new legislation that could provide much-needed funding and veterinary services to support the fight against rabies outbreaks and stray animal populations across Indian reservations. Navajo Lawmakers Approve A Senate bill has been endorsed by Navajo Nation lawmakers, which focuses on providing more veterinary services to reduce public health risks in rural tribal communities. Veterinary …
From blistering days to blackout nights, Austin residents call it “exhausting” trying to stay cool – and alive. Lights Out On Thursday, Austinites in Texas sweltered through the state’s hottest official day this year: 107°F. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the worst part of their day, as a power outage that very night left more than 7,000 people throughout southwest Austin and …
