Little boy spots a furry lump near a sewer and runs to get help
When a young boy in Louisiana recently saw a furry black lump crouched next to a sewer, he immediately knew something was wrong. He ran to get help and told his parents what he had seen. “The parents went and…
Invasive, destructive beetles spotted in Pacific Northwest
Invasive beetle that could destroy ash trees spotted near Washington A small beetle that could destroy an entire tree species has been spotted in the Pacific Northwest. Authorities are warning the public to be vigilant. OLYMPIA, Washington. – A small…
Pflugerville seeks volunteers to assist with tree planting project
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas – The City of Pflugerville is looking for volunteers to help with a tree planting project. With the help of a $150,000 federal grant, Pflugerville plans to plant 335 new trees in three neighborhoods starting this fall. More…
California asks Biden administration for approval to ban diesel trucks
In summary The EPA must grant an exemption before the measure can be implemented for diesel trucks. It is one of California’s most controversial measures to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases. California’s top air quality agency today called on…
How the Plus Pool in the East River would actually work
A representation of the Plus Pool in the East River – the actual test pool, scheduled to open in 2025, will be smaller. Photo by : Pool Plus Pool, the proposal to put a plus-sign-shaped floating pool in the East…
There they go! An abundance of whales near Bay Area beaches
One of California’s best natural spectacles is taking place right in front of our beaches and piers. While whale sightings are common in the summer from Monterey to Point Reyes, the abundance of fish swimming in shallow waters attracts large…
Terex Utilities donates spruce trees for Watertown Park
Employee reports | Specifically for Watertown Public Opinion The Terex Utilities Sustainability Committee donated a tree mix to Codington County Memorial Park and planted spruce trees on the grounds of the Terex Utilities facility in Watertown. Through this action, Terex…
Ministry of Labour suspends outdoor work after fire destroys 100 square kilometres in Attica
Due to the ongoing forest fires, the Ministry of Labor has ordered that manual outdoor work for private sector workers in northeastern Attica be suspended until Tuesday. This includes activities such as construction work, engineering work and delivery services. Employers…
Door County Land Trust expands wetland project area near Sturgeon Bay
The newly protected 12 hectares of land, through which a stream runs, brings the total size of the Trust’s Kellner Fen area to 388 hectares. STURGEON BAY – The Door County Land Trust recently acquired a stream-centered property near Kellner…
Tax exemption requested for Erie Coke site with a value of “less than zero”
The Port Authority of Erie-Western Pennsylvania, which acquired the Erie Coke site through foreclosure, is asking the Erie County Assessment Board to decide on land on Lake Erie that will cost tens of millions of dollars to clean up. Some…
