• April

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      2018
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    Am I At Risk for Radon Poisoning?

    What is radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It’s produced when uranium, thorium, and radium break down in soil, rock, and water. It’s then released into the air. Radon is odorless, tasteless, and invisible. Radon can accumulate in some places where ventilation is inadequate, such as in an underground mine. It can also

    • April

      9

      2018
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    Soak Up the Rain: Green Roofs

    Green roofs have a layer of plant material that absorbs water like a sponge. They capture water when it rains, slowly releasing it through evaporation and plant use. Green roofs can significantly reduce the amount of rain water that would otherwise run off an impervious roof surface. Green roofs can also help reduce building energy

    • April

      6

      2018
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    How to Stop a Leaking Roof During Heavy Rains

    A roof that leaks is a problem in any weather, but a roof that suddenly begins to leak during a heavy rainstorm can quickly turn into an emergency. With heavy runoff, water may start seeping through a hole that has been there for a while and drip onto the ceiling. By the time you notice

    • April

      5

      2018
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    What are Water Quality Standards?

    What are Water Quality Standards? We use water in a variety of ways: Drinking Washing Swimming Fishing Eating (fish from it), and Traveling Aquatic organisms, such as fish, snails, frogs and insects, live in water for part or all of their lives. To protect human health and aquatic life, states, territories and authorized tribes establish

    • April

      3

      2018
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    Saline water: Desalination

    Thirsty? How ’bout a cool, refreshing cup of seawater? No, don’t take us literally! Humans cannot drink saline water. But, saline water can be made into freshwater, which is the purpose of this portable, inflatable solar still (it even wraps up into a tiny package). The process is called desalination, and it is being used

    • March

      28

      2018
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    Moisture Control

    Controlling moisture can make your home more energy-efficient, less costly to heat and cool, more comfortable, and prevent mold growth. Properly controlling moisture in your home will improve the effectiveness of your air sealing and insulation efforts, and these efforts in turn will help control moisture. The best strategies for controlling moisture in your home depend on your climate

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