In Atlanta, Georgia, residents in rural noncore counties faced significant challenges in preventing premature deaths, according to a recent study. Disparities in premature deaths were not only linked to the rural-urban divide but also influenced by demographic factors such as race and ethnicity. For instance, rural counties with a high percentage of Black, African American, … Read more
MARENGO, Iowa – Following the 2022 fire and explosion at the C6-Zero plant in Marengo, a federal EPA official announced significant progress in the cleanup efforts of the highly contaminated areas. The US EPA took over the project from the state in May, six months after the blast that left at least 10 workers injured. … Read more
Residents in Ishikawa, Japan are struggling to recover after a powerful earthquake struck the area, causing the death toll to climb to 48, according to local authorities. The earthquake, which measured 6.7 on the Richter scale, has left rescuers struggling to reach the worst-hit areas as they work to provide aid and support to those … Read more