From the Network of Young Professionals: Last year, the Pennsylvania House approved comprehensive smoke-free legislation that covers restaurants, bars and casinos. However, the Senate approved loophole-filled legislation that failed to protect all workers and would exempt casinos, some restaurants and bars, nursing homes and other adult-care centers, and even small home-based daycare centers. The Senate … Continue reading
From the EPA: Hazardous Waste Transporter Pleads Guilty in Asbestos Case The owner and operator of a Maryland hazardous waste transporter pleaded guilty to knowingly making false statements in connection with the improper disposal of waste materials that contained asbestos. Terrance Yates, owner and operator of Hazport Solutions Inc. pleaded guilty on Monday in U.S. … Continue reading
From CNN.com: It’s time to breathe a sigh of relief — sort of. Thanks to changes in air-quality and emissions laws over the past 30 years, the air you breathe when you head outdoors this summer is cleaner than ever. But indoors? Yuck. The air inside your home is two to five times more polluted, … Continue reading
