RACHEL BECKER
CalMatters
California is poised to issue the worldâs first guidelines for microplastics in drinking water despite no data on how plentiful they are in the state, no scientific agreement on how to test water for them and little research on their health risks.Â
The pieces of plastic â smaller than an ant, some so tiny they can be seen only with a microscope â have contaminated wildlife and human bodies through their food, air and water.
Under a 2018 state law, California must require four years of testing for microplastics in drinking water, and the state must consider guidelines to help water providers and consumers determine what levels may be safe to drink.
Apr 5, 2021
A water main rupture near the old water treatment plant at the intersection of Ireland and Fourth Street forced city administrators to issue a Boil Water Advisory around noon Monday. Bill Rethlake | Daily News
GREENSBURG A ruptured water main near the old water treatment plant in the 1100 block of N. Ireland Street prompted local officials to issue a Boil Water Advisory late Monday morning.
The main break took place at approximately 9:30 a.m. and the advisory was issued about an hour later.
The problem resulted in Greensburg and North Decatur schools being dismissed at 1 p.m., and several local factories and businesses also had no choice but to send people home early.
Published: Apr 05, 2021
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (BUSINESS WIRE) ImmuneID, Inc., a precision immunology company employing a proprietary platform to identify and therapeutically target antibody interactions that drive immune diseases, today announced that Annalisa D’Andrea, Ph.D., has been appointed President and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. D’Andrea brings more than 25 years of experience in translational research in immunology to ImmuneID.
“The addition of Annalisa as President and CSO is an important milestone for ImmuneID, as the company applies its platform to identify promising immunological therapeutic targets,” said Stephen Elledge, Ph.D., ImmuneID co-founder and Chair of ImmuneID SAB, Lasker Award winner, and The Gregor Mendel Professor of Genetics and Medicine, Harvard Medical School. “Annalisa’s experience advancing drug candidates to the clinic will be extremely valuable and I look forward to working with her.”
By Tedi Graham Guest columnist Apr 5, 2021
3 hrs ago
You are probably spring cleaning your house about now or are at least thinking about it. While youâre cleaning your house, why donât you spring clean your dog? She no doubt needs it, too.
Go through the shelves and cupboards where your keep your dogâs food and treats. Check the expiration dates. If anything has passed its time, throw it out. Do the same thing with any of your dogâs medications. Replace any of the items you had to get rid of the next time you go shopping. Do you need dog shampoo or conditioner, ear cleaner or tick and flea treatment? Does your dog need a new brush, comb or nail trimmer? Now is a good time to get her new ones. Also, you can restock your first aid kit with fresh items.