Education
PCB researcher may resume teaching on campus
“The University at Albany late Tuesday said that Dr. David O. Carpenter, the longtime director of the school’s Institute for Health and the Environment, will not face discipline and ‘is no longer on an alternate assignment and may now teach and conduct research on campus.’ The university’s announcement came as Carpenter received increasing support from…
Climate change increasing EJ flooding in Norfolk, VA
“Graige Johnson is sick of the flooding in his community a few blocks east of downtown Norfolk. A burst of rainfall turns low spots into ponds and some roads into canals. Even without a raindrop in sight, the water can still collect. A few times a year during abnormally high tides, the Eastern Branch of…
EPA warns of cancer risk near Kingsbury, NY, sterilization plant
“The U.S. Environmental Protection agency sounded the alarm Thursday about the elevated risk of cancer for those working and living near the Sterigenics medical device sterilization plant in the town of Kingsbury, which is located about five miles outside of Glens Falls and near the Queensbury town line. The EPA, which hosted an online community…
Troy, NY, to replace all lead pipes by increasing water rate
“Concerns over lead water pipes have sent shockwaves through the city of Troy, with community leaders discovering they might be at risk. Sean Collins, who leads the Troy Area Labor Council, joined a group of parents outside Troy City Hall as more than just a union leader. His wife is nine months pregnant and they…
Toxic plume from the Ohio train derailment not an issue says EPA
“An Ohio town is reckoning with the aftermath of a train derailment that unleashed highly toxic chemicals into the air, water and ground on Feb. 3, causing a massive fire, displacing residents and threatening public health. The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border, has left residents uncertain and fearful about their town…
USDA Forest Service is Hiring Interns and Recent Graduates
The USDA Forest Service is hiring interns and recent graduates for Natural Resources and Range Management positions. Many of these internships are eligible for conversion to permanent employment upon successful completion. More information is available here: Natural Resources and Range Management Opportunities | US Forest Service (usda.gov) Apply on USAJobs.gov from February 15 through 27, 2023. Jobs…