Health

Public Health Provides Framework for Lifting Masking Requirements

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it’s helpful to plan ahead for the safest and healthiest gatherings possible.

4 years ago

News Connects From Containers, to Supply Chain, to Clean Air, Plus Space Tech

Those unique factors that affected activity, efficiency, and thus emissions in 2020, are largely related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These…

4 years ago

Enviros Request EPA to Take Over Leak Investigation, Board of Sup’s Declare Local Emergency for Dominguez Channel

In a released statement, the Coalition expressed incredulity that after four weeks of testing the South Coast AQMD has not…

4 years ago

U.S. to Sharply Cut Methane Pollution that Threatens the Climate and Public Health

The proposed new Clean Air Act rule would lead to reductions in methane emissions and other health-harming air pollutants that…

4 years ago

EPA Awards $6 Million in Funding to Research Human Viruses Found in Wastewater Intended for Reuse

The reclamation and reuse of wastewater has the potential to increase the nation’s total available water resources.

4 years ago

Virtual Town Hall: Dominguez Channel Odor Remediation Plan

The organizers ask that members of the public pre-submit their questions by visiting bit.ly/dominguezchannel.

4 years ago

Plan A Safe Halloween

The safest activities are those that are outside, including outdoor costume parties, pumpkin patch visits, outdoor ghost tours, hayrides, and…

4 years ago

Resources and Support Regarding the Noxious Odor from the Dominguez Channel

Rep. Barragan ahs been in daily contact with city, county, and state authorities. Her office is fielding calls daily from…

4 years ago

California Moves to Prevent New Oil Drilling Near Communities, Expand Health Protections

The proposed regulation would also require pollution controls for existing wells and facilities within the same 3,200-foot setback area. 

4 years ago

County Recommends Avoiding Prolonged Outdoor Activities Between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. Around Dominguez Channel

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or Public Health has updated the health recommendations for residents impacted by…

4 years ago