Tag: Environmental Pollution
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AT&T says recent tests at two sites with lead-clad cables did not find health risks
[ad_1] AT&T Inc. said Tuesday that recent tests at a pair of sites where there are lead-clad cables didn’t deem the cables to be a risk to public health. The telecommunications company has been under some fire lately after the Wall Street Journal reported on lead-sheathed cables historically used by the telecommunications industry, and AT&T…
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Nonprofit wireless provider warns the most vulnerable to extreme heat, bad air
[ad_1] There’s been a major tool in recent decades in limiting fatalities and greater property damage when it comes to natural disasters and extreme weather, including the soaring temperatures that have cooked the U.S. and parts of the world this summer. That tool? Much better and timely communication. And that means reliable mobile devices and…
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Verizon’s lead ‘overhang’ may limit dividend increases, analyst says in downgrade
[ad_1] Verizon Communications Inc.’s stock has been under pressure in the wake of recent reporting on legacy lead-sheathed cables used within the telecommunications industry, and one analyst worries the stock could stay in the penalty box. Edward Jones analyst David Heger downgraded Verizon shares VZ, -7.50% to hold from buy Monday, writing of his concerns…
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Do smoky skies have you shopping for an air purifier? 5 things to know first
[ad_1] As a good portion of the U.S. battles with poor air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, many people are looking to purchase an air purifier. Google searches related to the subject, such as “where to buy air purifiers” and “air purifier pick up today,” spiked by more than 5,000% in recent days.…
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Can air conditioners help with wildfire smoke?
[ad_1] As much of the Eastern U.S. suffers from exceedingly poor air quality due to plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires, many wonder whether turning on their in-home air conditioners will help protect their lungs. Experts have urged people to stay indoors to prevent health risks from the toxins that wildfire smoke contains. Still, the…
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New York to distribute 1 million free N95 masks Thursday amid hazardous smoke levels
[ad_1] New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that 1 million N95 masks will be distributed for free Thursday, as high-quality masks appeared to be in short supply at retailers Wednesday amid dangerously poor air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. In a tweet late Wednesday, Hochul said 400,000 N95 masks — the high-quality, tight-fitting…
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New York City has the worst air quality in the world right now
[ad_1] New York City has ranked as either the top or second most polluted city in the world Wednesday, changing places with Delhi, India, for the dubious honor. New York, in a twist of weather fate, is the recipient of drifting wildfire smoke from what’s shaping up to be the worst fire season in Canada’s…