Contaminants Affecting Your Tap Water Quality
Recent research by the non-profit Environmental Working Group revealed that up to 110 million Americans could have drinking water that is contaminated with PFAS,...
A Deep Dive Into the Dark Side of Single-Use, Plastic Water Bottles
This World Ocean Day, let's take a closer look at the impact of single-use plastic on our planet’s health. Eighty-percent of single-use...
After the Easter bunny, it’s time to turn our attention to dust bunnies. Spring brings longer days, bright flowers, and the perfect excuse to finally tackle a dirty garage or spare bedroom that has become a storage...
There’s nothing better than warm summer breezes, the company of loved ones, and the smell of something on the barbecue. Eating outside is good for us, and there’s no better time to do so than around the...
From May 1-31, the United States will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. You’ve likely seen the green #breakthestigma ribbon, as this is one of the main priorities for the month-long awareness-building event. Let’s take a look at...
PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” are a class of chemicals that have been polluting our environment for decades—we’ve written about them here and here. Despite some industries voluntarily retiring the use of some PFAS, they've simply been replaced by...
PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” have been polluting our environment for decades—we’ve even written about them here—but they’re making news now because after decades of ignoring the problem, the federal government is finally talking about addressing these forever chemicals head-on.
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A decade ago, 90% of the country’s drinking water supply was healthy. By 2017, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reported a very different statistic: nearly 67%, or almost 2/3 of all Americans, are living without a safe and healthy...
Often, summertime and travel go hand in hand. The warm months also serve as a good reminder to stay hydrated—especially while traveling. Whether you're about to hit the road or waiting at the departure gate, take some...
By now, everyone in the country had heard about the water crisis in Flint, MI. An entire city has been without safe tap water since at least 2014. Not in a country in the Global South, but right here...