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After hearing strong opposition to a proposed flyover bridge at the top of the 18-Mile Stretch, the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, a division of the Florida Department of Transportation, has suspended

Heavy metals like lead, industrial pollution from steel mills, coal-fired power plants or oil refineries, “forever chemicals” called PFAS that don’t break down in the environment—how much are Michigan residents exposed to these environmental contaminants and what does this mean for their risk of developing cancer?

The Minister for Science, Research and Innovation Amanda Solloway MP visited Imperial's White City Campus yesterday. The Minister visited the White...

SCIENCE MINISTER VISIT - The Minister for Science, Research and Innovation Amanda Solloway MP visited Imperial’s White City Campus yesterday.

A West London-based project will investigate how pollutants in indoor spaces impact children with asthma Researchers will work with communities in Bradford to examine how and why air pollution builds in urban homes A platform that enables scientists to rank the toxicity of common air pollutants will be developed, focusing on links between air quality and neurological disease Three new research projects will investigate how air pollutants in indoor spaces such as homes, schools and workplaces...

National study highlights successful partnership between First Nations peoples across Canada and academia The University of Ottawa, the University of Montreal and the Assembly of First Nations are pleased to announce the newly published First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study (FNFNES) in the Canadian Journal of Public Health. Mandated by First Nations leadership across Canada through Assembly of First Nations Resolution 30 / 2007 and realized through a unique collaboration with rese...

Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach say it is past time for a project planned in 2003 to be completed — or at least be given higher priority. Indian Shores Mayor Patrick Soranno supported by Indian Rocks Beach Mayor Joanne “Cookie” Kennedy appealed to members of Forward Pinellas during an April 14 discussion on the draft multimodal priorities. Chelsea Favero, planning manager, said Forward Pinellas reviewed and adopted the multimodal priority list each year. Projects are listed ...

Dozens speak out on SR 31 expansion By CHUCK BALLARO - | Mar 17, 2021 Expanding State Road 31 to four lanes could have a serious impact on the one main landowner on the east side of the road by possibly forcing him to close down one or more of his businesses. On the west side, the project could result in the installation of unwanted underground infrastructure and exacerbate what is already a serious problem regarding flooding. That is what affected property and others said during public commen...