Chemical Exposure Attorneys in Detroit, Michigan
Exposure to toxic chemicals or dangerous substances, such as asbestos, petroleum products, solvents, lead, pesticides, glues, and adhesives, can cause serious injuries and devastating health effects on the victims. Such health issues include severe lung injury, mesothelioma, cancer, lung disease, cognitive dysfunction, or other chronic illnesses. In some situations, the chemical exposure happens in low doses over an extended period of time. It can take several years for those affected to realize the magnitude of the damage.
If you have suffered an injury due to exposure to toxic chemicals or substances, you may be eligible to recover damages. At Ratton Law Group PC, we have the experience, diligence, and resources to help you hold those responsible for your injuries accountable. Our skilled Michigan personal injury attorneys will investigate the facts of your unique situation, determine whether you have a case, and explore your possible options to pursue damages. We will fight passionately to protect your rights and help you seek fair financial compensation for your injuries, ongoing medical treatment, and other potential damages.
Ratton Law Group PC proudly serves clients in and around Detroit, Michigan.
to Harmful Substances
Here are some ways individuals and employees are protected against exposure to harmful substances:
The Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSH Act)
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970 is the main federal law that addresses workplace health and safety. The OSH Act provides the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with the authority to adopt various standards to address significant workplace hazards, including chemical hazards and toxic substances.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers several environmental laws that address chemicals, including provisions applicable to occupational exposures. The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 authorizes the EPA to provide a comprehensive framework that addresses reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions regarding chemicals, toxic substances, or mixtures.
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
OSHA sets enforceable permissible exposure limits (PELs) to protect employees against the health impacts of exposure to hazardous chemicals and toxic, dangerous substances, including limits on the airborne concentrations of harmful chemicals in the air. The majority of OSHA PELs are 8-hour time-weighted averages (TWAs).
Chemical Exposure Types
Exposure to chemicals and toxic substances may occur through any of the following routes:
Contact with the skin and eyes
Regardless of the type or route of chemical exposure, these toxic substances often cause severe injuries and damage to body organs and tissues.
Common Chemical Exposure Injuries
Here are some common injuries that may occur due to chemical exposure:
Lung injuries and chronic lung conditions, such as emphysema or asthma
Lung or liver disease
Nerve damage and paralysis
Birth defects and infertility
Childhood lead poisoning
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury due to chemical exposure, you need to reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney immediately. Your lawyer can evaluate the facts of your unique situation and enlighten you about what to do.
What to Do When Injury Occurs
When an injury occurs due to chemical exposure, the possible options to recover damages include seeking workers' compensation benefits or filing a personal injury claim.
Under Michigan workers’ compensation laws, employees who are exposed to toxic chemicals and harmful compounds are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These include:
Medical treatment for allergic reactions, occupational asthma, and other health conditions
Medical rehabilitation services
Up to 80% of the after-tax value of your wage loss if you're unable to work
Total and permanent disability benefits
Death benefits and burial expenses
Personal Injury Claim
If you have been exposed to toxic substances, you may pursue compensation by filing personal injury claims. Here are the available damages:
Medical expenses, including ongoing and future medical treatment
Lost wages and benefits
Reduced quality of life
Pain and suffering
Many different parties may be held liable in a chemical exposure case depending on the surrounding circumstances. This includes:
Every case is unique and determining the responsible party may present different challenges. The sooner you retain a skilled lawyer to fight on your side and advocate for your best interests, the better protected your rights can be. Reach out to our trusted attorneys at Ratton Law Group PC right away to get the vigorous legal representation that you deserve in your chemical exposure claims.
Work With an Experienced
Personal Injury Attorney
Exposure to chemicals and toxic substances can leave a victim with devastating, long-term injuries. Even after seeking initial medical treatment, you may still have ongoing health issues that affect your life and general well-being for many years to come.
Victims of chemical exposure may be entitled to seek compensation for the injuries and losses suffered. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is crucial to explore your possible options to recover damages and help file your injury claims.
At Ratton Law Group PC, our attorneys are highly experienced and knowledgeable in handling personal injury cases involving chemical exposures and toxic torts. As your legal counsel, we will:
Review every aspect of your case and conduct a thorough, private investigation
Gather relevant information, evidence, and required documentation
Help prove fault and establish liability
Determine the full extent of your injuries and estimate the case value
Determine whether to seek workers' compensation benefits or file personal injury claims
Help negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance companies involved
Take additional legal action, if necessary
Our attorneys will fight diligently to protect your best interests and work to hold the liable parties accountable. We will help you seek compensation for your injuries, damages, pain and suffering, or loss.
Chemical Exposure Attorneys in Detroit, MI
If you have suffered an injury due to exposure to toxic chemicals or substances, you may pursue fair financial compensation. Call Ratton Law Group PC today to schedule a simple case evaluation. Our skilled attorneys can offer you the experienced legal counsel, support, and vigorous representation you need in your chemical exposure injury claims. We're proud to serve clients across Detroit, Michigan.


Septic tanks with soil absorption systems are the most commonly used wastewater treatment system in rural and suburban areas. All septic systems consist of two parts: the septic tank and the soil absorption system. The septic tank settles and stores sewage solids. The clarified liquid that flows out of the tank is called septic tank effluent. The septic tank effluent is then treated and disposed of in the soil absorption system.
Unfortunately, in many rural areas, soils with shallow depth
over a limiting layer or soils with a high percolation rate make it
impossible to use a conventional subsurface soil absorption system for
wastewater treatment and disposal. On these problem sites, mound
systems may be an alternative. Site limitations for both subsurface
soil absorption systems and mound systems are compared in the table.
|Comparison of site limitations for subsurface soil absorption systems and mound systems.|
|Site Limitation||Mound System||Subsurface Soil Absorption System|
|Depth to limiting layer (inches)||at least 24||at least 60|
|Percolation rate (min/inch)||More than 3 but less than 120||More than 3 but less than 60|
|Slope||Less than 15%||Less than 15%|
In a mound system, specially selected sand is placed on top of the natural soil to help treat and dispose of septic tank effluent. The depth of sand is determined by the depth of the natural soil above a limiting layer. A limiting layer can be bedrock, a soil layer with a very low percolation rate, or seasonally high groundwater. The depth of sand added to the depth of the natural soil must equal the minimum legal treatment depth, typically about 4 feet (130 cm).
In a mound system, septic tank effluent is delivered to the mound with a pump in a dosing tank placed after the septic tank as shown in the first illustration. The mound itself is carefully constructed above ground.
A mound is constructed in layers of predetermined depth, as shown in the second illustration. First, the depth of the natural soil to the limiting layer is determined. The natural soil depth above a limiting layer should be a minimum of 24 inches (60 cm). A layer of specifically sized sand is placed on top of the natural soil, so together they equal the minimum required soil depth of 4 feet. A layer of gravel surrounding the pipes for the pressure dosed distribution system is then placed on top of the sand. Finally, after covering the gravel with construction fabric, a layer of soil is placed over the entire mound to protect the mound from freezing. The layer of soil is also needed for growing grass or other non-woody plants that control erosion. Trees and shrubs should not be planted on a mound because roots tend to clog pipes in effluent distribution systems, and they can damage the geotextile construction fabric. The sides of the mound are sloped to make it convenient and safe to mow.
Appropriate techniques are necessary for an efficient mound construction project. The site for the mound must be carefully prepared. The grass is mowed and leaves raked away. Trees and shrubs are cut off at ground level, with the roots left in place. The area for the mound is then chisel-plowed to roughen the surface in preparation for the sand layer. Avoid compacting the soil under and just downslope of the mound as the sand, gravel, pipe and soil are put into place. Work should always be done from the upslope side (or from only one side on flat lots) using lightweight tracked vehicles. Following construction, a diversion ditch may be needed just upslope from the mound to divert surface runoff around the mound.
As with all on-site sewage systems, the homeowner must
maintain the system to ensure trouble-free operation. The homeowner
(1) Pump the septic and dosing tanks every 1 to 5 years.
(2) Use water wisely and install water saving devices in the home.
(3) Never compact the soil downslope of the mound by paving, constructing a building or parking cars.
(4) Do not plant trees or shrubs on the mound to avoid clogging pipes with roots.
Depending on the cost of sand and the amount of labor involved, mound systems are usually twice the cost of a comparably sized subsurface soil absorption system. The higher cost is necessary, however, if the site or soil condition makes it impossible to use a subsurface soil absorption system. A mound system permits a home to be occupied in a rural area while still protecting the environment.
You will find many more articles that tell you how to live with your septic tank here.


May 31, 2017
Van Nostrand EOR of Tropical Research Lab
Snell Engineering’s Cord Van Nostrand served as Engineer of Record (EOR) on the new Mote Marine Tropical Research Lab on Summerland Key. Van Nostrand was engaged and served as EOR at his previous firm. The project is unique in its modular design that was built stateside and transported via boat to the islands for assembly. The 18,000 square foot facility is a 3-story structural precast building with parking below. With sturdy and efficient design, it is both USGBC and LEED Gold certified and able to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.
To support Mote Marine’s ongoing research efforts in coral reef restoration, the new Keys facility houses 2 wet science laboratories, 4 dry science laboratories, classrooms, office spaces, and a residential area for scientists, students and executives. The design is complete with a solar array on the rooftop and a generator for additional backup during power outages. Water is harvested at the rooftop and collected for use in a cistern at ground level. Complete in 2017, the new facility looks forward to new research and educational endeavors.


“We were very pleased with Pipeguy’s work, always on time, efficient and innovative. Guy worked seamlessly with our builder for both kitchen and bathroom.” Judith Lovett
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
In such a dry climate, when it rains it makes no sense to see all that water go down the drain when it could be going into a water tank.
Pipeguy Plumbing Services specialise in the supply, installation and maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems that conserve water and harvest rain for all purposes including:
- Drinking water
- Grey water (from toilet flushes)
For new installations we will undertake a thorough assessment including rainwater patterns in your area and the available roof catchment area.
For some, the harvested water may be the main source of household water, for others, a supplement to mains supply.
Non Mains Supported Tanks
At Pipeguy Plumbing Services we also are experienced in the design, installation and servicing of water tanks and pumping systems in areas not connected to mains water.
We understand that you are reliant on your water tank and our trained and skilled tradesman can get the most out of your current system or design and install a system that suits your water usage and budget.


It’s late Friday evening. Like many of you, I am keeping an eye on the weather. There’s a fairly significant storm system heading our way. And we wait.
Over the last several weeks, there have been several notable weather events across our country. Right now, there are strong storms and tornadoes moving across the southeast. There has been disastrous flooding in California and Arizona. It seems like it wasn’t that long ago that they were talking drought.
It just got me thinking about how fragile we all are. How something like a thunderstorm, with its torrential rain and staggering winds, can turn our lives upside down.
The lightning can be beautiful. The rain can be welcome. The cadence of the rain can even be soothing.
Yet, the weather can take us in its fist and leave us stunned.
Not too much point to this tonight except to let you know that I’m thinking of you all as the storms roll across our state. I hope that by the time you are reading this, you and your loved ones are well rested and safe...
…and that you know just how precious you all are to me.


The Aquarium in Gdynia, Poland is a popular attraction that features a wide variety of marine life from the Baltic Sea and other oceans. Visitors can expect to see a diverse collection of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals, as well as interactive exhibits and educational displays. The aquarium also offers special events and activities, such as feeding shows and behind-the-scenes tours. Overall, a visit to the Aquarium in Gdynia is a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
If you're a photography enthusiast looking for a new and exciting subject to capture, the Aquarium in Gdynia, Poland is the perfect place to visit. As a photographer, I was immediately struck by the variety of marine life on display. From the vibrant colors of tropical fish to the grace and beauty of sea turtles and dolphins, there is truly something for every type of photographer to enjoy.
One of the highlights of my visit was the opportunity to photograph the aquarium's many interactive exhibits. From the shallow pools that allow visitors to touch and interact with starfish and other sea creatures, to the large tanks that showcase the majestic sharks and rays, the aquarium offers endless opportunities for unique and captivating shots.
Another standout feature of the aquarium is its well-maintained and well-lit displays, which make it easy for photographers to capture stunning images without the need for flash or other specialized equipment. The aquarium's staff were also very friendly and willing to help out with any questions I had.
Overall, a visit to the Aquarium in Gdynia is a must for any photography enthusiast. With a wide variety of marine life, interactive exhibits, and well-maintained displays, it offers endless opportunities for capturing captivating and unique shots. And If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the feeding shows, which can make for some great action shots!


Shropshire sits between the low-lying English Midlands and the much higher Welsh uplands. The countryside is made up of plants from fifteen different ‘bio-geographic elements’; ranging from those that thrive in arctic conditions to those from the Mediterranean.
Just a few miles north of Barncroft caravans are the Ellesmere Meres – “jewel-like lakes created at the end of the last Ice Age. Alongside are the Mosses, small, well-hidden and often obscured by trees, these wetlands are easy to overlook but their wildlife is so special that naturalists put them on a par with the Lake District and Norfolk Broads”.
Our site is actively involved in supporting wildlife and we are currently looking to achieve the David Bellamy Conservation Award by proving this commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural world.
Around this area you can see Red kites, Gold crests, Woodpeckers and Nut hatches.


PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update for Saturday (September 23, 2023)
PAGASA LATEST UPDATE – The state weather bureau reported that two low-pressure areas and habagat will bring rains over parts of the country.
On Saturday (September 23, 2023), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. Two LPAs and habagat will affect the country’s weather conditions.
PAGASA reported that one low-pressure area was spotted 85 km northeast of Infanta, Quezon while the other one was located 125 km West of Iba, Zambales. The southwest monsoon will be affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
“Dalawa na pong low pressure area ang ating binabantayan sa loob ng Philippine area of responsibility,” weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said.
The LPA/habagat will bring cloudy weather conditions with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, Occidental Mindoro, Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, Visayas, and the Zamboanga Peninsula.
“Mababa pa rin ang tiyansa na maging bagyo ang dalawang low pressure area,” he said.
The weather agency informed the public to take precautionary measures for flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.
“Dahil sa dalawang low pressure area at habagat, makakaranas pa rin tayo ng mga kalat-kalat na pag-ulan sa malaking bahagi ng bansa,” he added.
RELATED ARTICLE: PAGASA releases latest weather update for Friday (September 22, 2023)
The monsoon and localized thunderstorms will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the rest of Mindanao. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, the coastal water condition over the western section of Luzon, the rest of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be slight to moderate, according to the PAGASA.
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There is almost nothing better than watching the awe on children’s faces as they learn about the world around them. One of the best ways to enjoy teaching your child about nature and watching them learn about their environment is to work with them on simple garden projects. When that seeds sprouts their excitement can’t be contained. Here are three inspired gardening projects for kids that are amazingly simple and inexpensive.
- Two Liter Bottle Tomato Plants: Visit your local store and buy three or four tomato plant seedlings. Look for seedlings that are fairly small and can be fed through the opening of a two liter bottle. Water the plants well and set aside. Cut off the bottom off two liter bottles about three inches from the bottom. Use a hole-punch to make three holes equally spaced around the edge of the bottom. Carefully remove the plant from its container. From the inside of the two liter bottle, feed the plant through the opening. Plants are pretty hardy, but try not to break any stems. Add potting soil around the base and roots of the plants and fill the now upside down two liter bottle until it is about ¾ full. Attach string or wire at the holes and hang the entire bottle on the porch where it will get good sunlight. Water regularly and wait on your two liter bottle tomato plants to grow. Kids will love eating something they grew themselves.
- Sponge Grass House: All you need for a sponge grass house are some kitchen sponges in different colors, a plastic container or bin, scissors and some fast growing grass seed. Use new sponges and give them a quick wash. Squeeze them out, but let them remain damp. With supervision, let children cut and shape the sponges into a house and place in the bottom of the plastic container. You can use stick pins to hold the house together if necessary. Using a spray bottle, spray the house with clean water to get the sponges wet, but not soaked. Sprinkle grass seed over the top of every surface. Place the container where the sponge grass house can get sun and watch the grass grow. Your child can use scissors to trim the grass as it grows and make their sponge house look amazing!
- Toilet Paper Roll Seedlings: You can make toilet paper roll seedlings in the beginning of spring to use for transplanting to a larger garden later. Kids love to see little seedlings sprout up from their work. Have on hand toilet paper rolls, seeds (beans, sunflowers, and tomatoes work well), and potting soil (one with plant food is great). Stuff the toilet paper roll with damp potting soil. Set the seedlings up in a cardboard box and wait for them to sprout. When they are ready, plant the seedling and the toilet paper roll in the garden or a large planter. This is a great way of teaching kids about growing plants and recycling!
These three inspired gardening projects for kids are a great way to spend some time with your kids while teaching them about gardening and taking care of plants.


CORROSION DISSOLVER CONCENTRATE
Sure Dip is a revolutionary safe rust removal and corrosion treatment that removes all corrosion and rust from surfaces, leaving a clean base metal to work with. It is non hazardous, water based solution that is biodegradable and will not harm the environment. It contains no solvents, phosphates or caustic elements.
A safe alternative to Hydrochloric acids and caustic products.
- Water based.
- Diluted at 1:5 parts water.
- safe rust remover
- Slightly acidic, pH ~5/6`.
- Light dust inhibitor
- Non-toxic Rust Removal.
- Non-hazardous Rust Removal.
- Biodegradable Rust Removal.
- will not harm un-rusted steel.
- will not damage paint.
- Environmentally safe Rust Remover.
A concentrated Corrosion dissolver that dilutes 1:5 parts water,
The powerful emulsion will penetrate the rust down to the bare metal after soaking for up to 24 hours, used in soak baths around Australia Sure Dip safe rust remover is an extraordinary rust remover that will not damage your paintwork or rubber and plastic seals.
Sure Dip is used to clean chains, engine blocks, generators and to clean metal prior to galvanising.
Whole engine blocks can be immersed without the removal of water hoses, fan belts,electric generators and starter motors


– Our Certifications –
-1- WE ARE CERTIFIED : ECONYL®
All activewear collection is recycled nylon tread and ECONYL® certified.
The ECONYL® regeneration system starts by collecting waste, such as fishing nets from oceans around the world. This waste is then sorted and cleaned to recover all the nylon possible. Through a process of radical regeneration and purification the nylon thread found as in its original state. This nylon has the potential to be recycled to infinity, without ever losing its quality. The goal is to enter a process of circular economy and to be able to recycle its product in ECONYL® thread to infinity.
-2- WE ARE CERTIFIED : LENZING®
Lenzing® is an Austrian manufacturer of fibers including cellulose fiber, especially the TENCEL that we use mainly in our range YOGAWEAR. Tencel® fiber, also called Lyocell, is extremely soft. It is extracted from eucalyptus wood.
WHY TENCEL IS AN ECOLOGICAL FIBER?
- Eucalyptus grows on arid lands where it is impossible to grow other crops.
- The tencel needs very little water during its manufacture unlike cotton which requires an intensive irrigation system (5000 liters of water to produce 1kg of cotton, less than 1000 liters for the tencel)
- Eucalyptus grows without the need for insecticides or pesticides.
- Process of transformation is very respectful of the environment.
- Eucalyptus clothing is very easy to clean and almost wrinkle-free.
- The eucalyptus fabric is extremely comfortable and soft.
- The eucalyptus fabric has excellent moisture management.
- Biodegradable fiber.
The solvent used to make the lyocell fiber is non-toxic and is 99.77% recycled.
Tencel is an artificial chemical produced from a natural cellulose of wood dissolved in a nontoxic and recyclable solvent: NMMO (N-methylmorpholine N-oxide monohydrate).
Lyocell therefore has a low environmental impact because it is produced in a closed-loop circuit where the materials are constantly recycled, purified and reused.
-3- WE ARE CERTIFIED : OEKO-TEX®
All our products in micro-modal®, tencel®, duffle and quilted organic cotton and our finishing touches are certified OEKO-TEX® standard 100.
The OEKO-TEX label guarantees the absence (or a very low content) of many chemicals for textiles without risk to human health. Heavy metals, formaldehyde, pesticides, chlorinated phenols, phthalates, organic tin compounds, dyes, PAHs, chlorinated aromatic compounds, flame retardants are, among others, regulated.
-4- WE ARE CERTIFIED : GOTS®
The GOTS label is a reliable label that considers environmental, social and health criteria. It guarantees the biological origin of the fibers used and also ensures that no toxic product (heavy metal, halogenated or aromatic solvent, formaldehyde, GMO enzyme, etc.) has been used during the textile production and processing stages.


WHAT IS A WOODWORM INFESTATION?
There are different kinds of insects that like to set up home in wood. Some prefer the outdoor, natural world of trees and undergrowth. Others are just as happy to start burrowing into the floorboards or furniture of your property.
It’s the larvae of adult beetles that cause the serious damage when it comes to a woodworm infestation. Once an adult beetle lays some eggs, these quickly develop and burrow into the wood, often spending a good few years feeding away to their heart’s content without you even noticing.
When these larvae are ready to turn into fully grown beetles themselves, they burrow to the surface and escape – which is why you will notice the tell-tale holes in areas of wood that have been infested.
The different types of woodworm you are likely to find in homes and commercial properties around Cornwall, Devonand the South West of England include:Common furniture beetles | Powder post beetles | Death watch beetles | Wood boring weevils | House longhorn beetles If these infestations are left to spread they can cause a lot of damage to the structural integrity of your property. You need to do something as soon as you notice there’s a problem.
TREATING WOODWORM INFESTATIONS
The first step in treating woodworm is making a correct diagnosis. That doesn’t just mean spotting that you have an issue but also realising the extent of it. At All-Clear Pest Control, we understand the value of a comprehensive survey – it’s what dictates the next step and the plan of action for where the woodworm treatment is applied.
- All our operatives working across Devon and Cornwall are accredited by the National Pest Technicians
- Association (NPTA) and we’re fully insured.
To do this, our process for stopping woodworm infestations in their tracks is methodical:
- We first identify all areas that are affected by woodworm, identify the species and assess whether there is still activity going on.
- The next step is to check the structural integrity of the areas infested – do floorboards need to be replaced, for example? We’ll point out the areas that your builder will need to focus on.
- Based on our experience, we’ll assess which is the best woodworm treatment for your property.
- Then we’ll carry out the treatment. • Finally, we ensure that your property is clean and safebefore we leave.


SISTEM INFORMASI EDUKASI PENANGANAN HUTAN LINDUNG DAERAH KONSERVASI BANTIMURUNG DI KABUPATEN MAROS
Keywords:Educational Information Systems, PHP, Websites, Waterfall
Conservation Areas are environmental assets that are very important for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystems. Maros Regency, as one of the regions that has the Bantimurung Protected Forest Area, has challenges in preserving this forest. This research aims (1) to design an educational information system for handling protected forests in the Bantimurung conservation area; (2) To implement a website-based educational information system for handling protected forests in the Bantimurung conservation area. The research method used is the waterfall model development (R & D) method with stages of analysis, design, coding and testing. The research results show that (1) the Bantimurung Conservation Area Education Information System, Maros Regency, was designed as an educational medium for the community to increase accessibility and understanding about maintaining ecosystems in conservation areas in Maros Regency. This system was successfully built using the PHP programming language, MySQL. (2) Test results based on UAT from 22 respondents who tested the system show that 90% of the system is suitable for use.
How to Cite
Copyright (c) 2023 sirwan, Khaidir Nasir, Syaharullah Disa, A Sumardin, Kamal Kamal
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.


development plans for properties purchased in the dockland areas and on other brownfield sites
where contaminated land is present. In several instances that ERS has advised on recently, sites
had planning permission for redevelopment including the provision of underground basements for
car parking and ancillary services. However, these planning proposals usually date from the end of
the Celtic Tiger economy, when the significant disposal costs for contaminated soil that does not
meet inert waste acceptance criteria were a relatively small proportion of the overall development’s
property value. A soil remediation budget of €3-5 million, may seem acceptable in the context of
a €100 million development with an underlying property value of €50 million, but looks entirely
different when the current property valuation of €10 million is included in the calculation.
The return on investment to create underground void space needs to be assessed against the
remediation costs. In a recent example that ERS was appointed to provide strategic contaminated
land advice on, the cost of providing every 1 metre depth of underground space on the site was
approximately €600,000 – €700,000. This presented a clear commercial opportunity to reconsider
the proposed development by reducing or redesigning the basement and consider sustainable
remediation technologies where on site treatment would prove more cost effective to reduce the
amount of material requiring hazardous disposal and reuse remediated materials as aggregate
within the development.
For further information on how ERS can add value during property transactions and development
planning, please contact Shane Herlihy at firstname.lastname@example.org or by phone 087-2334252.


In the XALXMAW concept, we believe that environmental protection is not just to comply with environmental regulations.
Our commitment to the environment is the source of the concept and technology of the entire life cycle of our products. We also support the efforts of our employees and business partners in this regard. At the same time, we are a solution provider and manufacturer, providing a wide range of products to support customers’ efficient energy management.
RoHS directive certification
These are EU directives regulating the use of hazardous substances in equipment and components. In addition to reducing the impact on humans and the environment, the goal of the regulation is to improve recycling capacity. XALXMAW closely follows the development of RoHS and makes timely changes to any changes in these requirements.
Compliance with WEEE regulations
The WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU regulates the take-back and recycling of electrical and electronic devices. Manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic devices are obliged register as “WEEE producers” and to comply with the reporting and take-back requirements. We have always taken adherence to the WEEE regulations very seriously – it’s in our own interest, but we recognize that it benefits our customers as well.
Only a few of our projects fall under the purview of the WEEE Directives and the Member State Implementation Laws. We have marked these products as WEEE-compliant wherever such a mark is required by law (which is not uniformly mandated for the B2B sector across all of Europe).
For more information regarding the WEEE Directive, please contact email@example.com.


Bruce's Mill Conservation Park in Stouffville, Ontario
Offering a Full Day Golf & Outdoor Recreation Camp and much more.
Experience nature’s gifts at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park, as you walk along the forest trails, zip your way through the high tree canopy, practice your swing on our Driving Range, and taste the sweet maple syrup during the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival.
The David Fritz Golf Academy is pleased to offer a new and exciting experience for kids with our Golf & Activity Camp. This camp will be held at the beautiful Bruce's Mill Conservation Park in Stouffville, Ontario. The camp will offer a half day of golf skill development and a half day of outdoor activities. This camp is sure to be a hit and offers, Zipline & Aerial Game Trek or Discovery Courses + Treewalk Village, Nature Hike & Survival Challenge, Teambuilding & GPS Rally, BMX Biking and much more... This camp is sure to be a hit! For more information about this camp, please click here.


Recycling cotton in the textiles and apparel industry is a challenging process, as cotton garments are commonly mechanically shredded to lengths too short or uneven for high-quality garments. This is why recycled cotton garments are often downcycled into products like rags or cotton pads.
Esquel, however, is uniquely positioned to be able to produce a range of quality tees, from 100% recycled cotton through to various recycled cotton and recycled polyester blends. Our recycled polyester comes from certified post-consumer waste.
Although recycled cotton products rarely reach high quality standards due to the aforementioned indiscriminate mechanical shredding, Esquel’s vertically integrated supply chain lets us collect pre-consumer or post-industrial waste from in-house fabric scraps and residual yarn, and make informed choices when shredding. This allows us to retain decently long and even lengths for our recycled cotton fibers. By sorting dyed scraps we even recycle colors, not just fibers, saving water. We can offer a consistent range of delightful heather colors and more, given the scope of our production.
The 100% recycled tees we make are soft, breathable and high-quality, all while being fully sustainable products. It goes to show that closing the loop doesn’t have to compromise quality, and showcases our strengths as a vertically integrated manufacturer.


Fight Like Your World Depends On It
A decade after AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH brought the climate crisis into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes – in moments both private and public, funny and poignant -- as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion.
"You feel he's got enough wind to power another sequel. What's extraordinary is that this one, after a decade of global-warming fatigue, feels as vital as it does." - Variety
"An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power is a reboot that justifies its existence." - The New York Times


ZADANIE 5.(5 punktów)
Przeczytaj poniższy tekst. W zdaniach umieszczonych pod tekstem wybierz właściwe - zgodne z tekstem - zakończenie. Zaznacz jedną z czterech możliwości, zakreślając literę a, b, c lub d. Za każde poprawne rozwiązanie otrzymasz 1 pkt.
Mount St Helens, the volcano in Clark County, Washington State, erupted on Monday morning. The disaster has caused at least ten deaths as well as massive destruction in that region of the state.
The mountain was hit by two earthquakes just before half past eight. Then, at eight thirty-two, the top of the mountain was blown off by an explosion that was heard two hundred miles away. Huge blocks of ice and rock fell onto the surrounding area and the mountain was left 1,300 feet shorter. Then the tremendous heat inside was released. Hot ash and gas came out of the mountain, causing a lightning storm as it rose into the air. White ash, along with steam and thick mud, continue to pour from the giant crater left by the explosion.
At each stage of this dramatic eruption people have been killed. The explosion caused the first casualties; several people were injured or died due to the force and heat of it. Then the hot ash started fires which have burned vast areas of forest, causing more deaths. Fortunately, fire-fighters have managed to put most of them out. The volcanic cloud was so large and dark that it was said to have turned day into night, forcing airports to close temporarily. One more life was lost as a pilot flew his aeroplane into the cloud and hit electricity cables. Mud from the volcano is running down the mountainside and filling rivers, causing flooding. People living nearby have been forced to leave their homes as the water continues to rise.
Rescue workers have picked up casualties and survivors by helicopter, and are moving them away from the dangerous areas. More victims are expected to be found during the next few days. One witness said that it had been like the end of the world. "I really thought we were all going to die," Jerry Irvine said. "I've never been so terrified in my life."
Scientists say that the top of the mountain had been 'growing' by five feet per day for several weeks before the explosion. They say that ash and mud could continue to pour out of St. Helens for up to fifteen years. Meanwhile, the people of Clark County are learning to cope with nature's fury.
5.1. When the volcano erupted, the top of the mountain
a) grew taller.
b) landed two hundred miles away.
c) turned into mud.
d) was broken into pieces.
5.2. The first people to die were killed by
a) the forest fires.
b) the explosion.
c) the thick mud.
d) the lightning storm.
5.3. The volcanic cloud
a) made everything very dark.
b) damaged many aeroplanes.
c) wasn't very big.
d) damaged the forest.
5.4. People had to leave their homes as
a) their houses were burnt.
b) the mountain fell on their homes.
c) they had no electricity.
d) there was flooding in the area.
5.5. Before the eruption
a) scientists had been making the mountain bigger.
b) the people of Clark County had learnt how to cope with a volcano.
c) the mountain had been getting taller.
d) ash and mud had been pouring out of St. Helens for fifteen years.
From Enterprise 3 by V.Evans, J.Dooley, Express Publishing 1998.
Strona utworzona dnia 18-11-2001


Maciej Zajac is a principal scientist in the Global Research and Development Department of HeidelbergCement, one of the largest building materials companies in the world headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. He leads research efforts to develop innovative and sustainable products as a contribution to climate protection and to generate added value for customers and the company.
Maciej Zajac received his PhD in Physical Chemistry at Burgundy University (Dijon, France) in 2007 and then moved to HeidelbergCement as a junior scientist. As a principal scientist Maciej supports and leads multiple key R&D projects including the collaboration with the external partners. His current research focuses on circular economy and CO2 utilization by mineral carbonation in construction industry.
Mechanisms of CO2 mineralization by cementitious materials and of their reactivity in new cement formulations
Production of Portland clinker is inherently associated with CO2 emissions originating from calcination of limestone, the irreplaceable large-scale source of calcium needed in the cement binder. CO2 mineralization of clinkers, end-of-life concrete, and similar mineral systems can provide an important reduction in the overall process of CO2 emissions associated with cement production, which seems much more attractive than carbon capture and storage. CO2 mineralization of cement materials utilizes that calcium reacts with carbonate ions in an exothermic process, forming calcium carbonate where CO2 is bound on a geological scale. Recent research has shown that this approach can be applied in several environmentally and economically favorable ways at different stages of the concrete life cycle by carbonation of either clinkers or hydrated cement phases.
This contribution focussed on the application of carbonation technologies to valorize the industrial streams of cement-based materials. Different approaches and technologies for cement carbonation will be discussed along with the associated reaction mechanisms for the relevant phase assemblages. Furthermore, reactivity and application of the carbonated materials as the pozzolanic additive for the cement and concrete production will be addressed.
Recent results demonstrate that carbonation of different industrial material streams can be conducted at ambient temperature and pressure, achieving high degrees of reaction in contrast to the current level of carbonation of natural magnesium silicate rocks. Carbonation, when combined with recycling approaches, can make an important contribution to the circularity of the process of CO2 emissions from clinker production and a significant reduction in the CO2 footprint of cementitious materials.


Jul 28, 2023
On July 28, 2023, a noteworthy event took place as students from the third and fifth semesters of RNB Global University's Faculty of Law and Arts gathered at the Panchayat Bhavan premises in the quaint village of Dandusar for a noble cause. Under the able guidance of Assistant Professor Mr. Ashok Karnani and Ms. Tanaya Vageshwari, the students unitedly engaged in a tree Plantation Drive. This Environmental initiative saw the Plantation of a variety of Trees, including Neem, Shisham, and Bougainvillea. The presence and support of Mr. Ramnivas Godara, the esteemed Sarpanch of Village Dandusar, added a sense of Community and Leadership to the program. The primary objective of this Tree Plantation endeavour was to create a cleaner and safer local environment. Recognizing the importance of trees in maintaining Ecological balance and promoting well-being, the participants showed remarkable enthusiasm in contributing to the cause. This collaborative effort between the students and the local community signifies the power of collective action in Fostering Positive change. It not only exemplifies environmental responsibility but also showcases the commitment of RNB Global University towards Social and ecological causes. The tree plantation program held at the Panchayat Bhavan premises was a wonderful display of environmental stewardship and Community Engagement, setting a commendable example for others to follow.


A number of reports have indicated that schools can cut down on their energy use and save money by changing what catering equipment they use and how they use them
Schools are continuously trying to find new ways to become more energy efficient and cut back on costs where it is possible. A report by the Carbon Trust has determined that school kitchens are one of the main culprits behind excessive energy use as they require large amounts of power in order to operate.
According to the energy charity, school kitchens are a major consumption area as energy is needed in order to power the catering equipment that is used, as well as heat hot water. But, the Carbon Trust has stated that these are two areas which can offer cost savings, which will not affect the quality of the food.
HOT SPOT FOR ENERGY CONSUMPTION
The energy used for catering facilities amounts to around 10 per cent of a school’s energy costs, according to the Carbon Trust. However, energy savings of up to 50 per cent have been found in some school kitchens by enhancing the efficiency of a school’s catering equipment.
It is believed that a large amount of energy is consumed in a kitchen, despite only a small proportion of this energy being utilised to cook the food to be served in schools.
In addition to this, cold storage equipment such as refrigerators and freezers are in continuous use and as a result, require much more energy to run.
A review of energy efficiency by BSRIA, a research and consultancy organisation, states that cooking ranges and fridge-freezers are obvious “gas guzzlers”, in addition to dishwashers and good preparation equipment.
With this in mind, the Carbon Trust says that managing energy use in the school canteen can result in additional benefits of improving the quality of food produced as well as the working environment for kitchen staff.
DO’S AND DON’TS
Most modern catering equipment can reach its maximum temperature quite quickly, therefore it is important not to switch appliances on too soon in order to avoid running equipment that is not being used at the time. In line with this, it is also important to ensure that all ovens, grills, fryers and hobs are turned off immediately after use.
A good way to avoid wasting energy through this is to label equipment with its pre-heat time and ensuring education staff only switch on when they need to. It is also advised that kitchen equipment is not used to warm the area when staff arrive as the school’s heating system should do this effectively, and if it does not, it is worth finding out why.
Other tips to avoid squandering power in the school kitchens include keeping fridge and freezer doors closed, and defrosting them regularly to save energy and prolong the equipment’s life; reducing drying times on dishwashers and allowing residual heat to finish the drying process; moving storages fridges and freezers into well ventilated areas; and to avoid using open boiling water steriliser systems because they can be dangerous and wasteful.
Despite gas-fired equipment being an expensive alternative to electrical and steam equivalents, savings on this type of appliance made on running costs makes it a much more efficient option.
This is because the equipment automatically switches off, which can result in 25 per cent savings in energy costs. It’s also wise to select ovens with large double glazed viewing windows to avoid having to open the doors to check on meals, saving energy yet again.
Gas equipment is not the only method for reducing energy. Sub-meters measure the amount of energy that is being consumed and can also benefit a school in terms of identifying cost savings and justifying any investment that is needed in order to reduce running costs.
This can be useful if catering is provided by a separate company because they may not be aware of the importance of energy efficiency in a school.
They allow for budget allocation and charging to take place and can also act as an incentive for kitchen managers to reduce energy costs by providing rewards for doing so.
Heat recovery is also another beneficial route to go down for schools. School kitchens expel large volumes of warm air, and many kitchen managers do not realise that more than 50 per cent of this heat can be recovered by using heat recovery devices, which can also reduce energy costs.
The most effective device is usually an air‑to-water device because it can preheat hot water, providing a year‑round use for the recovered heat.
A large secondary school typically uses cookers for more than 10 hours in a week. In order to minimise consumption pay attention to the tips mentioned previously. Also, where possible, make it a policy to use microwave ovens as they use less energy and are much quicker.
In terms of refrigerators, regular maintenance checks are important as well as the monitoring of consumption. In order to do this, set the thermostat at the right level for the contents of the fridge, and settings might need adjusting when it is empty.
It may also be useful to note that freezers operate more efficiently when they are full. In addition to this, check that seals are intact so that cold air does not escape; encourage staff and students not to open doors when it is not needed; defrost regularly; and turn off fridges during school holidays when it is appropriate. If this cannot be done, consolidate the contents of fridges so that some can be turned off.


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Our club's mission is to promote safety, co-operation and good sportsmanship among those engaged in the fishing, hunting and shooting sports; and to protect, preserve and enhance our natural environment for the use and enjoyment of all.
Powell River has an outstanding back-country that is accessible by road, air or boat, with world class fishing and hunting locations. The Rod and Gun Club allows sportsmen to test new equipment and practice their skills.
Our facilities include outdoor and indoor ranges were we host Trap, Pistol and Rifle Shoots. We are also involved in conservation projects such as the Lower Mainland Roosevelt Elk Recovery Project.
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Kitchen & Duct Cleaning Services offers you a reliable and affordable service and ensures that you fully meet your obligations under Fire Safety Order 2005 to reduce the risk of fire in your kitchen area and the risk of the spread of fire in your premises.
As you will be aware, kitchen extraction filters cannot remove all traces of grease and dirt from the air. There will be a layer of grease and dust deposited on the surfaces of ventilation ducts, canopies and extractor fans. This will be an environmental health hazard, providing a breeding ground for bacteria, reducing the efficiency of your extraction system and it posing a major fire risk if not cleaned thoroughly.
A risk assessment should be carried out to determine the frequency of cleaning, but as a guideline, the frequency of cleaning/de-greasing can be based upon usage:


Pacoche Lodge & Reserve is located in one of the last remaining semi-dry tropical forests, at the Ecuadorian coast, in the province of Manabí. The Reserve covers a 10ha area, and it is inside the Marine, Coastal and Wildlife Refuge, with an area of 13,445ha.
Located at only twenty minutes from Manta, the forest is a green patch in the middle of a semi-desertic area of the coast of Manabí. Its fascinating microclimate serves as habitat for countless species that are characteristics of the area. Pacoche is well-known for the howler monkeys, and over 250 species of birds, from which, 55 are endemic. Its typical and rich flora leads to its name (you will learn about this in your visit). You can find trees like Bamboos, Shawl and Cady. The famous straw hats and the tagua handicrafts (known as vegetable ivory) originate from the Shawl and Cady trees respectively.
Pacoche Lodge & Reserve welcomes all of you, and especially those who want to escape from the stressful daily life, enjoy the beautiful Manabí coast side and live nature in its purest splendor.
Enjoy nature and experience one of the most biodiverse pieces of our planet.
Learn the origin of the vegetable ivory and its relation to Pacoche.
Taste the typical dishes from the zone and learn how to prepare them.
Relax, enjoy and connect to the peaceful environment surrounding you.
See nature at its best, been able to see the birds, and also been able to see the way that they initially harvest the sugar and how they harvested the cocoa bean. And to enjoy a great experience… Was a great experience! US tourist
Pacoche is a great place. We had a really good time here with a group from the US. I, as an Ecuadorian, feel very proud of this place… And so, we can help to protect this area, the monkeys, the birds, and the lovely service in Pacoche ecolodge. We will continue coming back here all the time. Thank you very much! Take care… Fernando Icaza, Ecuadorian Guide
There is nothing similar to Pacoche Lodge & Reserve in the area, seeing and hearing nature at its best combined with great food and beautiful accommodations makes it the perfect place to escape for a few days to rest and relax. Their every day efforts to be part of the Sustainable Tourism community and to preserve the Humid Forest are worthy to support and for that I will be eternally grateful! Tomi Sugahara, Ecuador.


About Program Visitor
The Program Visitor department is responsible for establishing and maintaining the interface between the Auxiliary, and local marine dealers and other "partners" who have an interest in conspicuously supporting our missions of recreational boating safety and marine domain awareness.
As Auxiliary "ambassadors", program visitors establish one-on-one relationships with the management at such partners, keep the dealer/partner supplied with the latest state and Federal boating safety, marine domain awareness, and environmental protection literature, work with the partners in planning special events, and keep them apprised of Auxiliary community activities -- especially public boating courses.
- Boating safety and marine domain awareness literature distribution to marine dealers and partners;
- Point of contact (POC) for joint dealer/partner events;
- Maintain USCG mailing list and other dealer-related databases.
Thomas Pelosi, DSO-PV
To minimize loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use off recreational boats, through preventative means, in order to maximize the safe use and enjoyment of United States waterways by the public.


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We said NO MORE to fast fashion and mass production and commit to creating sustainable designs that are here to stay.


New rules about harmful silica dust could have a profound impact on the work place safety efforts of many industrial operations across North America.
Workplace safety is of the utmost importance, especially in industrial settings where heavy machinery is present and potentially harmful materials in use. With the economy expanding since the economic recession of the late 2000s, these issues are becoming increasingly pressing.
For instance, many manufacturing jobs have been returning to North American shores, bringing with them more complex skill sets for employees. Moreover, industries such as oil and gas drilling have seen a resurgence both in Canada and the U.S. But again, this increased ergonomic activity creates some potential safety hazards, if not properly addressed.
Silica a growing concern
NBC reported that one of these growing health and safety concerns is silica dust. The dust is a product of operations in the mining, fracking, brickwork, floor work and other field, and when inhaled can cause major damage to one's respiratory system. In fact, workers who breath in silica dust have double the normal risk of developing lung cancer.
However, despite these pressing health concerns, these risks have largely gone ignored for quite sometime. The news source noted that rules government silica have remained unchanged since the 1970s.
New OSHA rules
Concerns about the increased levels of silica in these various industries continue to build, prompting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to draft new rules governing the levels of the dust in the work place. Lexology reported that the government body proposed a rule last year that would impose exposure limits on the particles, which has since been subjected to a public comment period. Now that this comment period has concluded, OSHA is expected to administer a ruling on it shortly.
The NBC report noted that the reason silica dust has gone relatively overlooked within the industry is because it can be easy to not notice it. However, with mining operations picking up, along with an increase in oil and gas drilling, these issues will continue to come to the forefront of people's minds. Shale oil drilling for instance is becoming increasingly common both in Canada and the U.S., playing an integral role in securing energy supplies. This means that if these industries are going to continue to thrive, they are going to need employees who are fit for the job.
Equipping workers with the proper tools and making sure work environments are safe will be vital in the coming years to make sure these issues are addressed.


Despite what seemed like drought conditions for most of the month; the rainfall total in August actually topped the average in HenryCounty. The official weather station in Napoleon at the Northwest Signal recorded 3.39 inches of precipitation last month. That’s about a tenth of an inch above normal.
After 8 months in 2014, rainfall totals in Napoleon are running about two inches below normal. Five of those months were above normal in precipitation. But the months of March and July were significantly below-average.


WE ACTIVELY PROMOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY.
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), making global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in, and better for the sector’s future.
Oeko-Tex standards, certifying products are free of harmful chemicals and are safe for human use.
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
Global Recycled Standard (GRS), intended for companies making and selling products with recycled content. This standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, and labeling.


UK Climate Change Risk Assessment
The Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) presents the latest evidence on the risks and opportunities of climate change for the UK to 2100.
The Climate Change Act 2008 commits the UK Government to carry out an assessment of the climate change risks to the UK every five years. The second Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) was released January 2017, following the first CCRA which was published in 2012. It presents the latest evidence on the threats and opportunities of climate change for the UK to the end of the century.
The Adaptation Sub-Committee provides further information on the priority climate change risk and opportunities for the UK, including:
Under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act, Scottish Ministers are required to develop an adaptation programme to address the risks identified for Scotland in the CCRA. This programme is known as the Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme, and was published in 2014.
Producing the next CCRA
The first risk assessment was published in 2012, and the second in 2017. The third is due in 2022. The CCRA provides the evidence base to inform Government-led national adaptation programmes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Adaptation Committee of the Committee on Climate Change has a legal duty to advise Government on the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). The CCC prepared the second Climate Change Risk Assessment evidence report in 2016, and is now working on an updated evidence report, due to be published in summer 2021, which will inform the UK Government’s third CCRA (known as CCRA3).


The dataTaker Geotechnical data loggers are easy to configure, cost effective data loggers. Rugged, reliable and low power – yet offer extremely versatile features for configuration, communications, data capture and data analysis.
The dataTaker GeoLoggers have built-in vibrating wire support providing an ‘All-in-One’ data acquisition and monitoring solution for the engineer working in the geotechnical environment.
The dataTaker GeoLoggers can monitor a wide variety of geotechnical applications including slope stability, subsidence, dam wall monitoring, tunnel and mining excavation, ground water, tunnel wall monitoring and site assessment.
More technical information on the latest most advanced GeoLoggers are now available :
dataTaker DT85G (16 Geotechnical Channels expandable to 300 channels)
dataTaker DT80G (5 Geotechnical Channels expandable to 100 channels)
dataTaker CEM20 (20 Channel Expansion module)
Geotechnical Generic Sensor Types
Vibrating Wire Piezometer, Extensometer, Inclinometers, Pressure and Load cells, Crack meters, Tilt meters, Strain and Carlson strain gauges. Compatible with all major brands of geotechnical instrumentation including Slope Indicator, GeoKon, RST Instruments, Roctest, Soil Instruments, and AGI – Applied Geometrics Inc.


• High quality solar panel charges the built-in lights by day and then illuminates them automatically at dusk!
• No harm to the animals – it’s humane!
• Natural and realistic design!
• Weatherproof for year-round performance!
• Place wherever you want – no installation needed – stake easily into the ground!
• A fun decoration in your garden – both day and night!
• Environmentally friendly and energy efficient!
• Eco-friendly products – powered by the sun!
• No electricity needed!
No chemicals – no traps – and NO PESTS! Let the Solar Owl Light scare off unwelcome garden visitors to protect flowers, bushes and vegetables. The owls have a solar panel that uses sunlight to charge the lights by day. They turn on automatically at dusk and give approximately 7 hours of light from a full charge by daylight. Stake easily into the ground – no installation and no electricity costs. Great-looking in the daylight – keep unwanted birds and rodents away. Sturdy and weatherproof polyresin for year-round use in most areas. Built-in light sensor turns it on and off automatically. Comes in a 2 pack – you get both owls plus solar panels.
2 Functions in 1!
1. Daytime: The humane way to scare off birds, rodents and small pests.
2. Nightime: Lights up automatically at night, to create a magical glow in your garden!
Total height including stake is approx. 13 1⁄2” and 13”. Figures’ bodies approx 5 3⁄4” and 5 1⁄4” without stakes. The solar panel connects to both owls with a cable and can easily be located out of sight. Total cable length approx 50”.


Ecco riportata di seguito la relazione “VINE PERFORMANCE AND WINE COMPOSITION OF CHARDONNAY IN RELATION TO ORGANIC SOIL AMENDMENT IN MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENT” a cura di L. Tarricone, D. Di Gennaro, G. Debiase, A.M. Amendolagine, G. Masi.
CREA, Council for Agriculture Research and Economics, Research Unit for Viticulture and Enology in Southern Italy, Turi (BA), Italy.
Preservation and improvement of soil organic matter content on soil assets in vineyard are key goals of agroecosystem resilience against climate change and its negative effects on grapevine water status and vine physiology.
There is still a lack of information on the effects of organic amendments on grapevine functioning and yield performance. The following research was carried out during the 2016 season in a commercial Chardonnay vineyard (silty-clay soil with pH 8 and CaCO3 content around 8%), located in Apulia region (Murgia hills) according to a randomized block design, where one factor of fertilization (composted municipal solid organic wastes) was tested. Treatments compared were: no fertilized control vines (NFC), moderate fertilized vines (D1) at rate of 1 kg vine-1 of organic amendment (4.3 ton/hectare, at the rate of 86 kg N ha-1), high fertilized vines (D2) at rate of 1.5 kg vine-1 (6.6 ton/hectare, 132 kg N ha-1).
Leaf gas exchange during growing season (shoot growth, flowering, pea-size and veraisòn) did not shown significant differences in term of net CO2 assimilation, stomatal conductance, transpiration and water use efficiency. However, lower leaf temperatures on D1 and D2 treatments were observed. Vine fertilized with organic amendment shown a better grapevine water status (midday stem water potentials) during warmest summer days since organic compounds improve the soil water retention capacity.
Monthly field measurements of greenness leaves (SPAD index) revealed highest green color intensity of leaves by D2 treatments (+ 11%) related to highest nitrogen amount.
Compared to unfertilized vines, D2 vines (high amendment dose) determined a significant increase in yield per vine (+21%) as a result of highest shoot fruitfulness.
At harvest, grapes had the same chemical composition with no differences in term of sugar content and pH, while an increment of titratable acidity on D1 and D2 treatments was noted. Wines of different treatments have shown similar chemical parameters (alcohol content, titratable acidity and pH). Our preliminary results indicates that application of an high level of soil organic amendment on Chardonnay vines improve grapevines yield while improving soil properties (soil organic content and water retention), contrasting summer drought effect on vines in Mediterranean environment.


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In partnership with Ouray Ice Park, we are offering a custom designed Sun Hoody to help raise funds for their, Our Water Our Future Campaign. We will donate $50 of every Sun Hoody purchased towards their campaign to build a new water supply line for the non-consumptive water rights they've secured.
With a new water source, the Ouray Ice Park will ensure their sustainability for the next 25 years. The rights would increase the amount of water they have access to by 5X; allowing them to farm more terrain and help spread out the increasing amount of climbers that visit the park every year.
Each Sun Hoody features a Ouray Ice Park logo with the words Our Water Our Future encircling it. On the back is artwork by Stefan Bast, commissioned by Ouray Ice Park, to capture the new water source being turned on. Both graphics are dye sublimated in our Salem, Oregon factory
The UPF 40+ rated fabric for the Sun Hoody is milled in Los Angeles, California. We cut and sew each one here in our factory and expect them to ship in July.
Expected Ship Date - July
-Helmet Compatible Hood
-Men's Sizes: S-2XL
-Women's Sizes: XS-2XL
-Weight: 7 oz (Medium)
-UPF Rating - 40+
-Material: 90% Polyester/10% Spandex (145 gsm) (Milled in USA)
Handsewn at our factory in Salem, Oregon


The Cordillera Huayhuash is located 120km from the Pacific Ocean and 50km south of the Cordillera Blanca where the three regions of Huánuco, Ancash and Lima meet. It’s name «Huayhuash» comes from a Quechua word for a species of high altitude weasel. This is the second highest snow-covered tropical mountain range in the world after the Cordillera Blanca. It has more than 20 peaks of which 6 are higher than 6,000m, including Yerupaja (6,617m) the 2nd highest mountain in Perú; Siula Grande (6,340m) famous for the book and movie Touching the Void.
More details coming soon


Powering our daily lives, energy storage saves electricity until it is later needed. Common forms of energy storage can be found in household items, including the lithium-ion batteries in our cell phones and laptops.
Hecate Grid uses similar lithium-ion battery cells, but on a much larger scale, to build safe and effective Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). These systems help to prevent blackouts, improve power grid efficiency, and provide a reliable and flexible supply of energy at times when some forms of power generation may not be available – such as at night when the sun’s rays cannot fuel solar facilities.
To learn more about energy storage technologies, visit cleanpower.org.
By boosting grid efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, energy storage plays a pivotal role in lowering energy costs while fortifying our energy systems.
Supporting Renewables: Battery storage enables increased deployment of renewables, accelerating the use of the most cost-effective power generation sources.
Minimizing Energy Waste: By storing surplus renewable energy during periods of excess supply, energy storage ensures the optimal use of clean energy when demand is higher.
Enhancing Grid Efficiency: With instant dispatchability, energy storage serves as both a power source and a power consumer, adapting to demand fluctuations and optimizing grid efficiency. This improved operational flexibility reduces transmission congestion, enhances overall grid performance, and curtails system costs.
Boosting Energy Security: Energy storage reduces reliance on costly energy imports, contributing to a more secure and affordable energy landscape.
Ensuring Reliability and Preventing Outages: Energy storage acts as a reliable backup during peak demand, safeguarding against power outages and disruptions to ensure the safety and stability of communities.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has found that large quantities of energy storage could successfully support an electric grid run entirely on renewables.
Gigawatt-hours of energy storage that the NREL predicts may be needed by 2050 to meet decarbonization targets. This massive goal will require significant investment in the deployment of battery energy storage systems across North America.
Gigawatt-hours of energy storage that the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects to be deployed within the U.S. by the end of 2025. This means that by 2025, we will only have installed 9.5 % of the total battery capacity needed to run our grid entirely on clean energy.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) operate similarly to the rechargeable battery used in your cell phone.
Just like charging a cell phone, the BESS takes electricity from the grid and stores it for later use.
When? This charging typically occurs when electrical energy is plentiful – such as sunny days when solar projects produce abundant solar power.
The batteries discharge the stored electricity back onto the grid during high-demand periods or when renewable sources are not producing enough power.
When? Energy is often needed in the evening, as the sun goes down and solar generation fades.
By timing these charge and discharge cycles with the needs of the grid, a BESS can help ensure a sustained and reliable electricity supply.
“In recent years we’ve seen massive advances in renewable technologies, but the challenge remains: how do we power the grid when the wind stops blowing or the sun doesn’t shine? Cost-effective, energy-efficient storage systems will solve this problem, and help ensure that the power generated during periods of low-demand can be captured for moments of peak use. This investment is a critical step for our efforts to advance America’s technological leadership in this key field and confront climate change.”
U.S. Senator Angus King
Safety considerations are fundamental to the design and proper operation of all parts of our electric grid, including energy storage systems.
By following best practices, performing proper maintenance, and adhering to rigorous national safety standards, energy storage systems sustain a safety record consistent with the other technologies we rely on for our daily electricity needs.
Hecate Grid incorporates the following industry-standard precautions to minimize operational risk:
Hecate Grid uses battery equipment that is UL 9540A certified, a rigorous universal standard designed to meet or exceed local, state, national, and international building and fire codes.
Before operation, all new utility-scale battery systems pass standard safety tests to ensure they conform with the highest global safety standards.
Our energy storage projects use ventilation and heating or cooling equipment to keep all batteries within safe operating temperatures.
All projects have critical safety systems installed to detect thermal events, suppress fires, and vent gases safely.
A battery management system is utilized at each project to continuously monitor, control, and optimize performance of the facility. It can disconnect individual or multiple battery modules if it detects abnormal temperature conditions.
Our facilities are monitored around the clock by energy professionals who are trained in properly identifying and responding to thermal events.
Hecate Grid projects are surrounded by wide gravel breaks and masonry walls where appropriate.
Hecate Grid engages local first responders in preparatory emergency operations planning, including hosting specialized firefighter training classes, and contributes funding to local fire departments.
While any fire – including those at energy facilities – may pose risks to first responders, we significantly reduce these risks through close collaboration with local fire departments to develop tailored emergency response plans using a national template of best practices. Covering various scenarios like weather extremes, fires, and security issues, these plans emphasize coordination and the sharing of expert information to guide proper safety actions and keep firefighters safe.
Battery storage projects are built to exacting standards designed to keep people and surrounding communities safe, even in the rare instance that things go wrong. A 2023 report released by New York State’s Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, using the latest information available about battery fires, found no evidence of harmful levels of toxic contaminants spreading beyond site boundaries because of a fire.
Battery storage systems do not release pollutants during normal operation.
Battery energy storage systems must adhere to state and local electrical and fire codes. Owners submit system certification, fire safety tests, and emergency response plans with all relevant jurisdictional authorities for approval.
Battery energy storage facilities are designed to endure severe weather, while also enhancing grid resilience against weather conditions, averting blackouts, and delivering backup power.


Hey there, fellow adventurers! Today, I’m embarking on a journey to the incredible Mangetti National Park in Windhoek. If you’re up for some nature-filled fun and relaxation, this place has got you covered!
Getting There Is a Breeze
First things first, let’s talk about how to get to this little slice of paradise. Mangetti National Park is nestled near Windhoek, the vibrant capital of Namibia. Whether you’re a local looking for a quick escape or a traveler from afar, getting to the park is a piece of cake. A few hours on the road, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Hello, Nature Lovers!
Calling all nature enthusiasts – you’re in for a treat! Mangetti National Park is like Mother Nature’s playground. Imagine endless stretches of lush greenery, dotted with charming creatures roaming freely. From graceful giraffes to playful zebras, you’ll be snapping photos like a pro wildlife photographer.
Chill Vibes Only
The vibe here? Oh-so-chilled! Mangetti National Park is the ultimate place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Leave your stress at the park’s entrance and let tranquility take over. Whether you’re strolling along serene trails or simply kicking back under the shade of a giant tree, you’ll feel the stress melt away.
Pack your picnic basket, because Mangetti National Park is picnic paradise! Find a cozy spot, lay out your blanket, and feast on some scrumptious treats. The symphony of birdsong and the rustle of leaves provide the perfect background music. Pro tip: keep an eye out for curious critters eyeing your snacks – they might just want to join the feast!
Hold onto your hats, sunset lovers – Mangetti National Park knows how to put on a show! As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of fiery oranges and soft pinks. Grab your camera (or your smartphone) and capture a moment that’s bound to make your friends jealous.
When was the last time you truly marveled at a starlit sky? At Mangetti National Park, the night sky is a breathtaking spectacle. Far from city lights, the stars twinkle like diamonds on a velvet canvas. It’s the perfect opportunity to indulge in some stargazing and make a few wishes on shooting stars.
So, there you have it, folks – Mangetti National Park in Windhoek is the place to be for a cheerful and chilled nature escape. From frolicsome wildlife to serene sunsets and starry nights, this park has it all. Whether you’re flying solo, on a romantic escapade, or with the whole family, this park welcomes everyone with open arms and a heart full of natural wonder. Get out there and create some fantastic memories – your adventure awaits!


Energy Saving Building Standards:
- 15 S.E.E.R electric heating and cooling system
- High performance vinyl tilt-in windows with grids and screens
- Energy efficient house wrap weatherization system
- R-38 cellulose ceiling installation with all penetrations sealed
- R-30 fiberglass batts slope ceiling installation
- R-19 fiberglass batts exterior wall insulation
- Energy efficient hot water heating
- Ridge and soffit attic ventilation system
- Minimum HERS Rating of 65, which means homes built by Herrington Homes are 35% more energy efficient than a standard new home. Learn more about HERS rating below on this page (under High Performance Homes).
- Proud members of the following organizations:
- National Association of Home Builders (Certified Green Professional)
- Cape Fear Green Building Alliance
Herrington Homes are built "green" both for the good of the environment and for homeowner energy efficiencies. Each of our homes are built to exceed the building code, as well as adhering to the High Efficiency Residential Option, also known as the HERO code. A unique feature of obtaining the HERS rating is that in addition to regular building code inspections, your Herrington Home will be inspected at least 3 additional times during construction by a third party consultant to verify compliance with specific features that directly affect your homes' energy efficiency.
Your Herrington Home will come with increased comfort levels, a healthier atmosphere, and greater savings on your energy bills...guaranteed by Duke Energy for 3 years.
A "Whole Home" energy score according to the HERS Index will be issued for your home. Your home is built on an energy efficient raised concrete slab with foundation walls insulated with 2" R-l0 foam insulation. All exterior stud walls will be 2 X 6 studs - 24" on center to allow for more efficient wall insulation and reduction of heat transfer through walls. We also have special details for corners, headers and T joints to accommodate insulation and reduce thermal transfer. We seal the exterior sheathing joints to reduce air infiltration. We have open web floor trusses for the second floor. This provides for a stronger floor system with less deflection and ability to have most of the ductwork in conditioned space. We add foil backed radiant barrier roof sheathing to reduce thermal heat transfer through the roof. This results in a cooler attic. Your windows and doors have an enhanced U-factor and solar heat gain ratings for glazing. This means less heat transfer. We increase the insulation values in walls to R-19, ceilings and attic areas to R-38. We seal the top of sill plates, mud sills and building envelope penetrations. All insulation is installed to RESNET Grade 1 levels, which is the Highest grade possible. We install all the HVAC ductwork in conditioned airspace (where possible) and 15 SEER ratings on HVAC systems. We test all of the ductwork to insure duct integrity and blower door testing to insure air leakage requirements have been met. All of our light bulbs are CFL bulbs. We install Energy Star dishwashers. We also install hybrid heat pump water heaters, that are some of the most energy efficient hot water heaters made.
The benefit to you as a Herrington Homes customer will be a truly unique energy efficient home that no one else is building in our market. We are leaders in our market with these improvements and our homes will lead the market in sales and value to our homeowners.
High Performance Homes
Your Herrington Home offers peace of mind knowing your new home is helping to minimize your environmental footprint while saving energy, too! Reduced energy consumption actually makes your High Performance Home less expensive to own.
High Performance Homes are:
Comfortable: Built to maintain a comfortable temperature in all seasons, and properly constructed to avoid drafts.
Energy Efficient: Built to standards of efficient energy consumption.
Durable: Constructed to hold its energy efficiency properties for decades minimizing condensation, nail pops, cracks in drywall or caulk.
Healthy: Constructed to ensure healthy air quality.
Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
The HERS® Index is a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®) that measures the energy performance of a home, and it is used to compare the relative energy efficiency of different homes. The lower your home’s HERS Index, the more energy efficient it is.
While all homes have walls, a roof and a heating and cooling system, they don't al perform the same. A High Performance Home is one where we have worked with the HERS rater to ensure all mechanical, structural thermal, plumbing and electrical systems are working together to operate at peak performance. Each home is computer modeled, inspected and tested to create comfortable, energy efficient, healthy and durable spaces. Herrington Home allows you to live more comfortably, invest your housing dollars more wisely and it helps the environment – all of which can make your High Performance Home easier to resell.


The Tampa Bay From Space Satellite Map is 18x20 inches.
Tampa Bay inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, 25 mi (40 km) long and 7 to 12 mi (11.3-19 km) wide, W FL., separated from the Gulf by numerous small islands; it receives the Hillsborough River. St. Petersburg is on the western neck, Old Tampa Bay, and Tampa is on Hillsborough Bay, the eastern neck. Tampa Bay has dredged shipping channels. It is spanned at its mouth by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
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On December 31, 2013, the Residential Energy Credit expired. This credit allowed homeowners to deduct 15% of qualifying nonbusiness energy efficient improvements up to a maximum allowable credit of $500.00. While this credit has been allowed to sunset, the Residential Renewable Energy credit offered by the federal government will be in effect until December 31, 2016. The state of North Carolina offers a more generous Renewable Energy Tax Credit through December 31, 2015. These credits are available to any taxpayer installing eligible renewable energy technology on their primary residence. The two main viable sources of renewable energy available in North Carolina are geothermal heating and cooling systems and solar power. Both energy sources qualify for the Renewable Energy Credits.
Solar power has two options under the existing credits. If a homeowner installs a solar hot water heater, they are eligible for a 30% federal credit on the cost of the system including installation. There is no limit to the dollar amount of the federal credit. However, the federal credit does not apply to a heater for a swimming pool or a hot tub. The North Carolina credit is 35% of the cost of the system including installation. This credit has a cap of $1,400 but it can be used for a solar pool heating system.
The other solar option is the installation of photovoltaic solar panels. The photovoltaic panels actually generate power from solar energy. If a homeowner installs photovoltaic panels for their personal residence, they are eligible for a 30% credit on the cost of the system including installation with no dollar limit. North Carolina offers a 35% credit on the cost of the system including installation. The credit caps at $10,500. The combined credits can cover up to 65% of the cost of the entire system. Add that to the savings in energy costs and the breakeven time of a solar system becomes very short.
Another type of renewable energy that is eligible for the Renewable Energy Credit is a geothermal heating and cooling system. Any homeowner installing a geothermal system will also be eligible for a 30% federal credit on the cost of the system including installation. This credit, like the solar credit, has no dollar limitations. The state of North Carolina offers a 35% credit on the cost including installation. For a geothermal system, the credit has a dollar cap of $8,400.
For questions about either of these credits, please contact our office. Langdon & Company LLP would love to answer any questions you may have.


Plastic not so fantastic
Introducing contact lens recycling
Plastic is a marvel as much as it is a concern.
This wonder material; light, cheap, mouldable and non perishable has revolutionised modern living. It is hard to imagine a world without it. But as awareness has grown of how plastic is impacting our environment so too has the realisation that the stuff is just everywhere! Plastic is woven into almost everything we consume even the contact lenses you put in your eyes are made of a type of plastic.
To help reduce contact lens related plastic waste we have teamed up with TerraCycle and Johnson & Johnson to act as a recycling point for your contact lens waste.
As well as recycling the actual used contact lenses we recycle the foil lids and blister packs.
Simply bring your used contact lenses to Eyeworks London and pop it in the bin at the front of the store.
The more contact lenses we recycle the more TerraCycle will donate to our chosen charity See Ability .
Brenda and the Eyeworks London team


Maid Brigade is an industry-leading home cleaning + disinfection + protection service in Richmond. Since opening our doors in 1991, priority #1 has been creating a stress-free, healthy living environment for our customers. We are the only maid service with Green Clean Certified® solutions & processes and now offer FDA Approved + EPA Recognized home disinfection as part of your service.
PUREcleaning®: The Future of Cleaning, Disinfection, & Protection
At Maid Brigade, we’re excited to bring the newest cleaning and disinfection technology to you. Our PUREcleaning® system, combines the power of cleaning and disinfecting in your home. Germs, bacteria and viruses are a concern for all of us, and we recognize the importance of bringing safe cleaning and disinfection services to Every Home Cleaning. Our electrolyzed water multi-surface cleaning solution is perfect for cutting grease and lifting residue on your home’s surfaces. Combined with PUREmist®, our electrostatic spray disinfection technology, we can provide 360-degree hospital-grade disinfection on high-touch surfaces such as light switches and doorknobs. To finish, we leave your home's surfaces protected with an antimicrobial barrier. This safe, biostatic protectant is non-toxic and safe for your home and family. (*This third step barrier treatment is available upon request for an additional fee.) We are proud to have significantly increased the thoroughness of house cleaning and wellness for our customers while significantly reducing the associated harmful chemicals.
- Safe & Non-Toxic
- Environmentally Friendly
- Green Seal Certified
- Wool Safe Certified
- Certified Organic
- Safe For Children & Pets Upon Application
- FDA Approved
- EPA Registered
- Salt Free & Non-Corrosive
We provide extensive training for our cleaning teams on our PUREcleaning® system and equipment, so every home is given top quality care, every time. Upon application, our cleaning and disinfecting solutions are safe for your whole family, including pets! You can always count on Maid Brigade to give your Richmond home a reliable cleaning and outstanding customer service. Your satisfaction is extremely important!
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Egypt is a melting pot of races and cultures. It is possible to see a woman in a mini skirt, another covered from head to toe, a Caucasian Greek, a Negroid Nubian, a brown Arab, a tanned native Egyptian all mingling on the crowded streets of downtown Cairo.
The hot sun raises a musty smell out of the gutter that mixes with the fine dust from the nearby desert. The exhaust from the passing diesel trucks blends with the breath of donkeys pulling the garbage carts, uniting the odors of ancient life with the present.
The sounds completely fill the senses. A street vendor calls out, holding his wares high above his head. Two women dressed in black. raise their voices as they wave their arms passionately at each other; their cloth bags, filled with the morning's shopping, seem to be the only things restraining them. A motorcycle, then a steel wheeled cart clatters down the street. A ten year old beggar holds out his hand calling to the passersby. Over the din of the street, the faithful are called to prayer from the many Mosques.
A few blocks west is the Nile with its feluka boats sailing upstream with the wind or floating down stream with the current. The river gently filters out the sights and sounds of the city. The squawks of the sea gulls overhead draws your attention to the hot sun.
To the north is the delta, the richest farm land in the world. Small patches of black earth surrounded by irrigation ditches worked by hand. Modern agriculture is only now surpassing the production of that ancient green wedge of land.
To the south the river is lined with thin strips of growth. You can almost feel the plants straining to reach the river. The hot silence of the golden grain fields is broken by the scary sound of the scurrying rats aroused by the passing of a young girl on her way to fetch water. The Nile valley is good to every thing. To man and beast alike.
Then there is there desert. Silent. Hot. Vast.
Sand, let's talk about sand. Fine sand that is hard to walk in, the type of sand that you can't keep out of your shoes. Course sand that you can run on if you watch out for the smooth rocks that threaten to turn your ankle. Sand with a crust from last year's rains; Like a March snow drift that can almost be walked on, but brakes away with every steep. Sand that drifts; You can watch it move if you take the time. Sand that isn't yet; Massive cliffs of rock waiting far the wind to reduce them to rubble.
Egypt a land of contrast with its reddish sand, blue water, green land and people of every color.


In 2008 Bruce Davidson began exploring Los Angeles from the point of view of its exotic plant life. The arid climate, normally hostile to life, allows for an exceptional botanical diversity in L.A. County that reaches from the surrounding foothills and mountain wilderness to the Pacific Ocean. Davidson’s images reveal both the beauty and banality of urban existence in L.A., and the unexpected interactions between the natural and man-made environments.
This clothbound edition presents a departure from Davidson's usual approach to street photography, and the photographs of Los Angeles that he took in the 1960s. Not only do they document a shift in the urban landscape but also a way of seeing the famous city from new and unusual perspectives.
Clothbound hard cover, 68pp, 30 tritone plates. Book size: 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches / 29.5 x 29 cm.


The natural beauty along the coast of Maine draws me up north each summer. But my main destination is to Boothbay Harbor, where the extensive gardens, plants and flowers at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden are spectacular. This newly developed and very popular destination is a dream come true for a horticulture junkie like me. Of course the juicy lobster roll we always get for lunch along the way is a great reason to travel to Maine too.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Garden is special because it was created by a dedicated local group to educate and delight the public. The setting is lovely with pathways down to a tidal inlet or up into a woodland glen. Vacationers and residents enjoy a day taking in the transformation of this rescued from development site into an amusement park for plant lovers. My show illustrates the different garden spaces chock full of well-grown plants, all with informative labels for note-taking gardeners. Perennials, shrubs and trees are presented to visitors in groupings to be emulated at home. I am a member and when the newsletter arrives I wish I lived close enough to enjoy and lectures and classes offered.The Children’s Garden is a real jewel and great fun to visit with kids. Fairy house creation is a specialty and happens along the gentle woodland paths. The visitors center is complete with café, gift shop and information center. You will want to visit with family and friends after seeing my photos of this beautiful garden.


Our ventilation system had served us well, but significant technological improvements had taken place in the past 20 years with new models having more efficient heat recovery and having optional air sourced heat pumps that can provide heating in winter and cooling in summer meant it was time for an upgrade. Newer models also have better efficiency, air filtering, control facilities and monitoring.
After reviewing the market for suitable systems, we selected the Genvex GE Premium 1L unit that provides up to 150 cubic metres/hour and which is controlled by the Optima 300 microprocessor controller.
On the left is a photo of one of the room outlets.
For further information on Benefits and Features:
There are many benefits from having a ventilation and heat recovery system:
- Avoids need for heat-wasteful trickle ventilators and bathroom/kitchen extractor fans.
- Very energy efficient heat recovery and cheap heating with the heat pump.
- Enables all windows to be kept closed from autumn through to summer.
- Clean filtered air helps asthma and hay fever sufferers.
- Eliminates condensation while keeping property airtight.
- Eliminates smells and odours, house smells fresh.
- Improved security as opened windows not necessary.
- Reduction in humidity so avoiding black mould.
- Reduced energy bills.
The features of our system are:
- Rigid galvanized steel plated insulated ducting, not flexible aluminium foil (see photos).
- Four different fans speeds, one at 100% and three programmable.
- Provides cheap heating in winter and cooling in the summer.
- Almost silent operation, inaudible operation in the house.
- Controller senses temperatures at seven locations (option of two more).
- Thermostat operation from one of three places.
- 100% replacement of air, none recirculated.
- Electrostatic filter removes dust particles down to 0.01 microns and many viruses giving pure air.
- 10 programmable combinations of time, temperature and fan speed can be set for each day of a seven-day week.


Environmental Industries that Grind Flue Gas Desulphurization
Kemutec offers Powder Mills for the fine grinding of Dry Sorbent Powders in the flue gas desulphurization process.
By grinding the sorbent, the surface area is greatly increased, releasing more surface area for effective neutralising of the sulphur gasses.
The result can be much lower sorbent usage, thereby providing an environmental benefit for air quality.
Typical applications and Powder Mill solutions are:
- Trona – Grinding to a D50 average particle size of 15 to 20µ.
- Sodium Bicarbonate – Grinding to D50 average particle size of 12 to 18µ.
- Sodium Bicarbonate – Grinding to D50 average particle size of 5 to 10µ.


Bhoomi Pooja For Water Tank
Sri Paripoorna Sanathana Charitable Trust(R) is getting a 50,000 litre overhead water tank constructed to meet the water requirements of Arjunabettahalli village. The Bhoomi Pooja for the water tank was successfully performed between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 06 May, 2015 at Arjunabettahalli village.
Shri. D.H. Shankar Murthy, Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council, kindly accepted our invitation to grace the occasion with his presence. Other local leaders also attended the event.


In 1935, the National Park Service proposed the creation of Fall Creek Falls State Park situated in both Van Buren and Bledsoe Counties. The original plans were to include the entire
Cane Creek Gulf watershed, but only 15,777 acres of land were purchased from local farmers
centering on the upper portion of the Cane Creek and Fall Creek watersheds. Workers from the
Works Progress Administration began construction of the park in 1936, and by 1944 the management
of the park was turned over to the fledgling Tennessee Department of Conservation.
In the early stages of the park, development was kept to a minimum. The rustic park was a
destination for hikers, hunters, bicyclists, swimmers, and other nature lovers. Camping was in an open
field; groups could also stay in Youth Camp One, which was built around 1938.
An instrumental person in the development of Fall Creek Falls as a state park was James
Taft, a teacher, Boy Scout leader, and preacher, who lived in the area. Taft quickly recognized
the value of the area as a park and began his lobbying efforts to see it set aside for the public.
Through his passionate insistence about the possibilities for this land, James Taft helped get
the area set aside as a state park.
The park now covers 22,000 acres of land.
The park was used as one of the primary filming locations for the Disney live action movie, The Jungle Book.
Click here for more information about Fall Creek Falls State Park,
and here for even more information about the park.