Napa Valley wine growers are struggling to survive as their grapes are left to rot on vines due to demand plummeting. Rancher William Hill opened up about the devastating impact it’s had on his business, saying it is one of the worst downturns in his 50 years in the industry. He told CBS News: “We … Read more
Smells like clean spirit? More like health issues. Scented cleaners dominate the household care market, with citrus, pine and floral scents heavily associated with hygiene and sanitation. That scent of cleanliness may come at a health cost, though, according to new research. Scented cleaners dominate the household care market, but that scent of cleanliness may … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Most air purifiers end up in the corner, tucked away because they just look like another piece of tech where design was an afterthought. Not the Auli 2.0. It’s a … Read more
Since 1944, Smokey, a cartoon bear in a ranger hat, has told generations of Americans that “Only you can prevent forest fires.” But that’s not entirely true. Because Smokey Bear, like the rest of us, has overlooked the biggest villain behind today’s wildfires. In fact, the greatest threat to America’s forests isn’t the family around … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities warned Friday they would take legal action against anyone who starts an open fire, as huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere created a choking haze that blanketed cities and dense smoke drifted into neighboring Malaysia. The fires are concentrated on Borneo, the world’s third-largest island shared by Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. Indonesia … Read more
The math ain’t mathing. Lineage says it has removed 101.8% of the food waste from its fire-ravaged Boyle Heights warehouse. At the same time the company says it’s not done removing all the rotting material inside the burned out facility. The head-scratching cleanup claim comes nearly two months after a fire destroyed the building and … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul considers her congestion-pricing scheme a huge success, but the city Health Department just exposed the scam by blowing up one of the main supposed benefits. “Measured pollution levels were not significantly different because of congestion pricing,” it reported Friday. Worse, the activists at South Bronx Unite have published preliminary data suggesting that … Read more
Told you so! A new city report that found congestion pricing failed to reduce air pollution in Manhattan — as backers claimed it would — proves the $9 toll on drivers was just a “money grab” to fund mass transit, opponents argued Tuesday. The analysis released by the Department of Health found that the toll … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The weather is muggy outside, and that means you’re probably sweating, even if you’re indoors. A good dehumidifier can help combat indoor humidity, especially if the mugginess is affecting your … Read more
Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may already be influencing human biology. New research has identified long-term changes in blood chemistry that appear to track rising atmospheric CO2, raising concerns that an important blood marker could approach the upper end of its healthy range within the next several decades. The findings may be … Read more