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The Alchemist Cannery and Brewery Go High-Tech to Keep the Water Clean

Water is the basis of beer. At about 90 percent of every lager, stout or IPA, it's the canvas for flavor and the medium that binds together grain and hops into something drinkable. On the other end of the brewing process, it's also what keeps …

Scientists discover big storms can create ‘stormquakes’

WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered a mash-up of two feared disasters — hurricanes and earthquakes — and they’re calling them “stormquakes.” The shaking of the sea floor during hurricanes and nor’easters can rumble like a magnitude 3.5 earthquake and …

FSU Research: Strong Storms Often Generate Earthquake-Like Seismic Activity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathleen Haughney, University Communications (850) 644-1489; khaughney@fsu.edu @FSUResearch October 2019 FSU RESEARCH: STRONG STORMS GENERATING EARTHQUAKE-LIKE SEISMIC ACTIVITY Newswise — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida State …

Strong storms generating earthquake-like seismic activity

A Florida State University researcher has uncovered a new geophysical phenomenon where a hurricane or other strong storm can spark seismic events in the nearby ocean as strong as a 3.5 magnitude earthquake. "We're calling them 'stormquakes,…

Statement from Governor Scott on the 8th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene

A Rochester home was one of many, especially in southern Vermont, that was destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene. UVM photo. Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the 8th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene …

Schoharie still recovering eight years after Tropical Storm Irene

Falling Demand For Electricity Has Utilities Burning The Midnight Oil

By Daniela Urias Public and investor-owned utilities alike are facing a dilemma: Americans are using less energy. Increasing efficiency and the shift to a service-oriented economy have combined to reduce electricity consumption on a per capita basis for …

Local entrepreneurs launch Peck’s Pickled Peppers

Andy and Melissa Peck of Gardiner with Peck’s Pickled Peppers. (Photo by Lauren Thomas) Entrepreneurial ventures can take a while to get off the ground. But when Melissa and Andy Peck launched Peck’s Pickled Peppers at last month’s Gardiner Day, they sold …

Fligor Named New Harbor Head; Resigns From Council

By Chris Rotolo |crotolo@tworivertimes.com ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – Louis Fligor’s eyes welled up at a recent borough council meeting when the governing body voted unanimously to name the longtime elected official the municipality’s new harbor manager. Fligor …

The climate crisis and the pain of losing what we love (commentary)

World leaders came to the UN last week to decisively tackle climate change again. “This is not a negotiation summit because we don’t negotiate with nature. This is a Climate Action Summit!” declared the UN Secretary-General. But again, global leaders …

Straight talk on climate change

Local and national experts weigh in on "the defining issue of our time"   Will upstate New York feel like Virginia or Georgia in 50 years? It depends on us. Even under the best-case scenario, if we lower emissions that fuel climate change, …

8 years after Irene floods Prattsville, new firehouse opens

PRATTSVILLE, N.Y (NEWS10) — The road to recovery drags on in Prattsville eight years after Tropical Storm Irene upended so many lives. The grand opening of their new firehouse is this weekend, a sign of resilience for the town devastated by flooding.  A …

FBI revives probe of Greene County town's storm-aid funding

Town of Prattsville supervisor Kory O'Hara talks about flooding from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 that destroyed his family's O'Hara Service Station and heavily damaged the area, on Tuesday Aug. 21, 2012 in Prattsville, NY. (Philip Kamrass …

NJ universities launching sea robots to learn about hurricanes

Underwater robot gliders are measuring air and sea interaction during hurricanes in the mid-Atlantic region. The little yellow submarines are part of a collaborative effort between Rutgers and Monmouth universities. Rutgers marine and coastal sciences …

CT’s small solutions to climate change: saving the Hepburn dune with a living shoreline

Marilyn Ozols Water flowed through the Hepburn dune in Dec. 2018 after an October Nor’easter breached it. Hepburn’s former home is in the background Editor’s Note: This is the last of six stories exploring how Connecticut is grappling with the effects of …

CT’s small solutions to climate change: Making Bridgeport more resilient

Resilient Bridgeport Final Environmental Impact Statement Resilient Bridgeport and other parts of the city shown now and in 2070 with 2.5 feet of sea level rise. Editor’s Note: This is the fourth of six stories exploring how Connecticut is grappling with …

Climate change: Farmers and foresters confront new pests, fear the ‘next thing’

University of Vermont professor Kimberly Wallin, left, and graduate student Alex Neidermeir are studying the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect that can kill trees. The scientists are seen in a stand of hemlocks in UVM’s Centennial Woods in …

New York City Rations Gas Sales; Mayor Cites

[Hurricane Sandy Update] The following are remarks made by New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg today as submitted by the mayor's press office I wanted to bring everyone up to date on the effect of yesterday’s nor’easter before turning to our …

Two Vermont citizens recognized by EPA for environmental achievements

Two individuals from Vermont were recognized today by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect New England's environment. These environmental leaders were among 25 recipients across New England honored by EPA's New …

Electro Scan Inc. to Inspect Entire Wastewater Collection System of La Grange, North Carolina

Machine-Intelligent Technology to Find & Quantify Infiltration in 30-Mile Network, Replacing Less Accurate and More Subjective CCTV Inspection SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Electro Scan Inc. …

Scientology Churches Call for Volunteers to Help With Saddleridge Fire

Help is urgently needed to support the firefighters and emergency personnel battling the fire. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some 1,000 firefighters, 8 helicopters and fixed-wing air tankers are …

Foundation for a Drug-Free World pays Tribute to Artists Lost to Drugs with an Uplifting Concert

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On October 5th the Foundation for a Drug-Free World held its 4th annual “Night for a Drug-Free World” charity concert in the historic Fort Harrison. The concert was a …

Donated School Supplies are Sweeter than Honey to Bee’s Learning, Inc.

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, October 8, Bee’s Learning of St. Petersburg received school supplies for 40 children. The donations came from engaged citizens who attended a tea party for …

Help: Can It Be Contagious?

Feeling “amazing” after a Scientology assist, the director of a preschool decides to use this technology with her children and to share the help with others. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

ROCKWOOL Group launches Rockflow rainwater management system for urban areas

Designed to help urban areas protect people and valuable infrastructure from urban flooding caused by extreme rain events. ROCKWOOL International A/S (NASDAQ:ROCK-A.CO) HEDEHUSENE, DENMARK, October 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Damaging …

Animal Wellness, Florida veterinarians travel to Bahamas to help horses impacted by Hurricane Dorian

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA , BAHAMAS , October 8, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), in its latest set of actions on disaster response efforts, is providing hay to surviving horses on the island of Grand Bahama. Large …

“Great People Doing Great Things!”

“Such an overwhelming feeling of relief and excitement this morning to have this group of Scientology relief workers pull up in full force to help.” LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These were the …

Relief Day is Delivering Supplies Right to the People Who Need Them Most

With so many people in need on Grand Bahama Island, the government’s Relief Days are getting needed supplies out of the warehouses and into their hands. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Once again …

News Update: Inslee Directs Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to Mend Its Ways on Wolf Killing

Inslee takes action after the state issues kill orders on a set of wolf packs who came into conflict with ranchers on public lands OLYMPIA , WASHINGTON, USA, October 1, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal …

Machine-Intelligent Probe From Electro Scan Inc. Outperforms High Resolution CCTV Camera In 14.5km Head-to-Head Match-Up

Findings Presented at Major International Trenchless Conference Shows Electro Scan Identified 3x More Leaks Compared to Leading High Resolution CCTV Camera FLORENCE, ITALY, October 1, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electro Scan Inc.'s patented …

SROCC AUTHORS AND ICELAND PM DISCUSS CLIMATE REPORT

No Silver Lining Without Dramatic Changes in Policy on a Global Scale NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 28, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (“IPCC”) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing …

Scientology Assists to Help Overcome Trauma

Simple Scientology technology called the “assist” is helping disaster victims in the Bahamas cope with their loss and look to the future. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While the Scientology …

MICHAEL INGUI URGES ARCHITECTS TO JOIN PASSIVE HOUSE ACCELERATOR

Baxt Ingui Architects Partner Issues Call to Climate Action NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 27, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANY) held a panel discussion on historic preservation and …

U.S. Senate Committee Funds Cattlemen’s Mass Mustang Roundup & Incarceration to Tune of $35 Million

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 26, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year 2020 spending bill that includes a shocking $35 million in funding to implement a potentially catastrophic mass mustang …

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCIENTOLOGY VOLUNTEER MINISTER

It’s certainly not living in the lap of luxury, but Scientology Volunteer Ministers wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What’s it like being a Scientology …

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Steps Up Wolf Killing

The Department takes aim at Grouse Flats Pack, said to be responsible four cattle depredations in two months OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, USA, September 25, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife director Kelly …

ALI VELSHI PROFILES FIVE CLIMATE INITIATIVES

The Explorers Club’s Climate Week Inaugural Event Focused on Big Ideas to Fight Climate Change NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA, September 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Explorers Club is hosting a series of events throughout Climate Week, September …

MCX Engineers Convene at 4th ETSI Plugtest

Anatoli Levine, Director of Products and Standards at Mission Critical Communications enabler Softil, sets the scene KUOPIO, FINLAND, September 23, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Today in Kuopio, Finland, and for the rest of the week, about 30 …

Helping Those Who Are Helping the Bahamas

Scientology Volunteer Ministers, bringing food and supplies to those in need in the Bahamas. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The goodwill and hard work of organizations such as World Central …