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Victorian-era salon filled with houseplants. Photo Courtesy Library of Congress
By Kimberly Sevilla
Carbon dioxide, or CO2, levels are the highest they have been in MILLIONS of years. According to a recent article in the New York Times, “Heat-Trapping Gas Passes Milestone, Raising Fears” (May 10, 2013), the amount of the gas in the air is the highest it has been for at least three million years.
Two Trees is at it again.
An anonymous source alleges that lead paint is running rampant through our air and waterways for us to breathe and drink. The current demolition of Domino is occurring in our hyper-densely populated neighborhood with no regard to public health. The entire Domino site should be contained to protect public health by a method known as shrink wrap scaffolding which ensures that the job is done safely and properly. This should be done right away as the temperatures rise, so too will hazardous conditions.
Beginning this weekend, Williamsburg Walks comes back for its 6th year. They’ll be shutting down Bedford Avenue to traffic on June 8th, 15th, and 22nd, and reclaiming the street for fun pop-up parks and programming.
VOLUNTEER AT THE WALKS!
Organizers hope to make this year better and bolder than ever, but that means they need your support, your volunteer power, your ideas, and your amazing energy! Volunteers get first dibs on sod to take home at the end of the night!
Good news! The rain date is calling for gorgeous weather. Go Green brings the entire community together to celebrate and build a sustainable environment for a clean future! The event features art projects, science exhibits, educational displays, enviro-friendly merchandize, health & wellness tips, kids’ activities, live music & performance, and much more.
FACTS:
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen
There is no safe level of exposure
Asbestos fibers can be 700 times smaller than human hair
Homes built prior to 1980 commonly have asbestos
You can’t see, taste, touch or smell asbestos fibers
Asbestos-caused diseases are preventable
Up to 35 million homes in the United States may be contaminated with asbestos insulation
Asbestos has not been banned in the US
The US continues to import asbestos
BACKSTORY:
Shockingly, the company hired to complete the asbestos abatement of the Domino Sugar Refinery is New York Insulation, which has received numerous violations from New York State and New York City. These include but not limited to dry removal, improper bagging of asbestos, improper preparation of work area, improper personal protective equipment, and failure to provide workers with access to decontamination units/showers.