Itchy, red eyes are an uncomfortable, unpleasant nuisance. Itchy eyes may be annoying, but there are many common causes of itchiness that are easy to self-diagnose and treat. What is causing your eye discomfort? Read on to learn the 10 reasons why your eyes might be itchy. Seasonal allergies Pollen and ragweed, as well as […]
The Poisoning of Flint Michigan’s Drinking Water
This story was on the front page of the New York Times on January 20. Pretty shocking story. But if you look into it, it’s been all over the front pages of the state press in Michigan for months. Local papers and MLive have been talking about it nonstop for at least five months — that’s […]
Which Are Deadlier – Hurricanes Or Tornadoes?
Article From Barbara Kasey Smith’s Corner Of The World Hurricanes kill more human lives because they are larger and certainly not because they are stronger than tornadoes (they are not). Hurricanes have a tendency to hit places like the coast of Florida, Louisiana, etc., which have a more populated areas. Tornadoes are more likely to form and […]
Australia Trying to Follow in Footsteps of USGBC’s LEED Success
According to a recent press release by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the world’s most successful companies are placing a heavy emphasis on green building and corporate social responsibility. Furthermore, the large majority of these businesses are using LEED, the world’s top green building initiative, to realize their goals. The press release comes on […]
3 Tips for Keeping Your Home Mold-Free
Now that the spring is just around the corner, or at least we hope so, people everywhere will start noticing all kinds of leaks, flooding and all kinds of problems related to melting of the snow. And if the water alone is not problematic enough, with water usually comes mold. While it might not sound […]
How Florida’s 75 Percent Recycling Goal is Progressing
Florida has the highest recycling goal of any state in the United States. Florida’s Legislation passed Florida’s 75 percent recycling goal to be completed by 2020 in regard to the House Bill 7243 that was passed in 2010. Former Gov. Charlie Crist passed signed the bill into law. Currently, […]