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$30 Million for Flood Risk Reduction Project Is Largest Mitigation Grant in Georgia HistoryATLANTA -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and White House Intergovernmental Affairs Director Tom Perez joined Savannah Mayor Van…

By: Makenzie A. Kelley, Dual Enrollment Student at Ivy Tech Community College and 2023-2024 FCCLA National Officer Less intelligent. Less capable. Less likely to succeed. These are just some of the harmful…

Public awareness of common fire risks is critical to saving lives and drastically reducing property loss. The public needs to understand that today’s structure fires can go from a small flame to flashover in just 3 to 5 minutes, leaving…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 16 February 2024 / Revised: 29 March 2024 / Accepted: 1 April 2024 / Published: 3 April 2024 Abstract At the…

1. IntroductionPandemics have far-reaching impacts on various socioeconomic factors and quality of life. Global poverty, for instance, has increased for the first time in a generation. Survey data show that income losses were…

Compared to soil bacterial communities, fungal communities experienced the most significant impact from fire and required a longer recovery period . This study demonstrated that fire significantly reduced the richness (as indicated by…

3.1. Variation in Water Quality The purification effect of organic matter and suspended particulate matter in the subsurface-flow wetland is shown in Figure 2. The average concentration of COD in the influent was 3.25 (±0.51) mg/L.…

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Scientists supported by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) together with community and tribal members are using phytoremediation to remove PFAS from a contaminated site in northern Maine. Phytoremediation is a technique that…

The need to strengthen early warning systems and bolster disaster prevention and preparedness cannot be overstated. As seen last March during the 46th session of the Hurricane Committee in Panama, against a backdrop of exposure and…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Connecting cheap, clean energy from renewables comes with a hidden cost and challenge: building 5,000…

Church Security Training Sunday Night Broadcast - 7pm EST / 6pm CST (Every Week) As House of Worship related violence increases, the Church Security Essentials Conference offers a practical approach to church safety and security.…

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April 1, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Corinth has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a…

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the new Green Lake Community Boathouse at the Small Craft Center in Green Lake Park is substantially complete. Together with our community partners, we will be hosting a grand…

ST. CROIX, United States. Virgin Islands — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is proud to announce its 45th anniversary, marking over four decades of dedicated service to communities across the United States, including the United…

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- FEMA is proud to announce its 45th anniversary, marking over four decades of dedicated service to communities across the United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands.Since its inception, April 1,…

Both community minibuses and VCSs offer a unique transport service that, when compared to conventional transport options, is made more low-cost, flexible, and functionally accessible for passengers. 4.1.1. Low-Cost Transport: “They…

​​On Wednesday, March 27, the Phoenix Street Transportation Department gathered with the family of the late Vernell Myers Coleman to unveil ceremonial signs, located at 7th Avenue and Buckeye Road. The signs have been mounted on the…

1. IntroductionUrine pH (UpH) refers to urine acidity. On average, UpH is slightly acidic with a pH of 6.0, and acidic urine means a pH of less than 5.5 . It is known to be influenced by systemic factors such as an individual’s diet,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. September 1st, 2022 – As part of FEMA’s ongoing approach to advance accessibility and cultural competency in boosting the nation’s preparedness, the new PSAs were developed specifically to reach Black and African…

In this study, enzymes linked to the SOC decomposition process included β-D-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.21), cellobiohydrolase (EC 3.2.1.91), phenol oxidase (EC 1.14.18.1), and laccase (EC 1.10.3.2). These enzymes are widely analyzed enzymes…

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2024 May Arts and Culture Festival. From May 10 to May 12, the museum will host pop-ups, performances, discussions and other programs that draw upon the role of the…

New trees were planted at Jaycee Zaragoza Park as part of the Branching Out Program which aims to mitigate urban heat by making Dallas parks cooler and greener. DALLAS, TX (March 16, 2024) – Jaycee Zaragoza Park is the latest park to…

3.1. Long-Term Acclimatization Characteristics of Activated SludgeThe carbon source could alter the microbial community, thereby influencing the capacity for the degradation of target pollutants . Figure 1 illustrates the long-term…

Smithtown, New York, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America's VetDogs, a leading provider of assistance dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities, is proud to announce it has been honored with the prestigious 2024…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2777: Sharing Is Caring: Exploring Distributed Solar Photovoltaics and Local Electricity Consumption through a Renewable Energy Community Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072777 Authors: Ferreira…

March 27, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Leo Vasquez and appointed Cindy Conroy to the Texas Department of Housing and…

March 27, 2024 PHILADELPHIA (March 27, 2024) – Today, in Arlington, Virginia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the National Fish and Wildlife…

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When Josh Dubois fired up a generator Saturday night after losing power, it wasn’t to light up his house or save food in the refrigerator. His only thought was for the 18 eggs getting ready to hatch in his incubator. And how…

1. IntroductionSoil microorganisms are highly active and play a crucial role in terrestrial ecosystems . They participate directly or indirectly in most soil ecological processes , including material cycling, energy conversion, and…

This publication explores strategies Governors and state leaders employed to address the long-standing issues associated with equity in MCH populations alongside considerations to continue improving MCH outcomes. (Download) This is the…

1. IntroductionAt present, resilience is acknowledged as an important field of study that covers a wide range of elements and facets . This conceptual domain now includes societal and economic factors, in addition to human…

This publication explores strategies Governors and state leaders employed to address the long-standing issues associated with equity in MCH populations alongside considerations to continue improving MCH outcomes.…

3.1. Environmental FactorsIn May, Kalamagai Town (S10) had the highest water temperature and the lowest dissolved oxygen; the water temperature of the Qinggri River Twin Bridges (S2) was the lowest, but the dissolved oxygen was the…

It is often said that two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Even without a professional interest in the subject, one might be tempted in today’s world to add a third: viruses.As Viruses celebrates its 15th anniversary, this…

The sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly Conference (UNEA 6) in Nairobi, Kenyaclosed on 1st March 2024 with mixed results. As the world's preeminent forum for environmental decision-making, UNEA convened under the banner theme:…

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CEOS team at the booth The CEOS Systems Engineering Office (SEO) has been consistently hosting CEOS Booths at major remote sensing community events, which serve as an essential platform for CEOS to showcase their work and…

Just a few quick things for you today! Our latest podcast episode with Seattle’s Director of Sustainability Upcoming workshop on community climate action We’re hiring a Content Publishing & Social Media Manager Local Climate…

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It’s the level of government where things can be done the quickest. Local policy and investment decisions have the potential to reduce a significant amount of emissions (e.g. roughly 35% of emissions in California). And perhaps most…

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Habitat's partnership with PG&E, a local church and interior designers will provide temporary housing for volunteers…

Posted by Jenny Lester Moffitt, Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs in…

Posted by Jenny Lester Moffitt, Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs in…

Guest post by Dylan Gaffney, Information Services Associate for Local History & Special Collections, Forbes Library. This post is part of a series written by members of the Community Webs program. Community Webs advances the…

On March 20, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a request for information on how communities and individual…

DNREC to Seek Community Water Project Proposals - State of Delaware…

1. IntroductionIncreasing urban, peri-urban and rural tree cover is a strategy used across the globe as a means to meet the challenges of landscape restoration, the maintenance of biodiversity, the mitigation of and adaptation to…