While the Bay are of California suffered a "rolling" 6.3 magnitude earthquake overnight, Iceland felt multiple earthquakes over 5.0. The latter are among more than 1000 other earthquakes in Iceland this month, suggesting a possible eruption of the Bardarbunga volcano. Yesterday Iceland issued an aviation red alert warning that an ash-emitting eruption may be imminent.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Rodd to Speak at August SPH Meeting - August 21
The August meeting of Sustainable Potomac Highlands will feature a report from an organization that is gathering the latest scientific information about the effects of climate change on our area. The featured speaker at the meeting -- on Thursday August 21 (moved from August 14 because of the Fair) -- will be Thomas Rodd, director of the Allegheny Highlands Climate Change Impacts Initiative.
The Initiative, a project of the Friends of Blackwater, has dedicated itself to pursuing answers to such questions as:
The organization’s first conference, held in Blackwater Falls in June, drew more than 160 people from the region to hear a daylong presentation by 20 leading biologists, climatologists and other scientists on what is already happening, and what is expected to happen, in our region because of climate change.
Tom Rodd will speak about the conference, some of its surprising findings, and about the ongoing plans of the Initiative to find and share more scientific information on the major crisis of our time.
Mr. Rodd will speak at 7pm Thursday, August 21, at the Hampshire County Health Department Building in Augusta. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend, the event is free and open to the public.
Sustainable Potomac Highlands this month observes the first anniversary of its organization to promote sustainable and resilient living in Hampshire County and nearby communities. It is affiliated with the Transition movement, which seeks to help people prepare for life in a post-climate change, post-peak oil world. More information can be found atwww.sustainablepotomachighland
The Initiative, a project of the Friends of Blackwater, has dedicated itself to pursuing answers to such questions as:
- In a warming world, what does the future hold for the region's agriculture, forestry, tourism and outdoor recreation economy?
- What are the risks from changing weather patterns and extreme weather events?
- What do people who care about the Highlands – including property owners and managers, visitors, businesses, civic leaders, professionals, educators, scientists, and local government -- need to know and consider, to best respond to the impacts of climate change?
The organization’s first conference, held in Blackwater Falls in June, drew more than 160 people from the region to hear a daylong presentation by 20 leading biologists, climatologists and other scientists on what is already happening, and what is expected to happen, in our region because of climate change.
Tom Rodd will speak about the conference, some of its surprising findings, and about the ongoing plans of the Initiative to find and share more scientific information on the major crisis of our time.
Mr. Rodd will speak at 7pm Thursday, August 21, at the Hampshire County Health Department Building in Augusta. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend, the event is free and open to the public.
Sustainable Potomac Highlands this month observes the first anniversary of its organization to promote sustainable and resilient living in Hampshire County and nearby communities. It is affiliated with the Transition movement, which seeks to help people prepare for life in a post-climate change, post-peak oil world. More information can be found atwww.sustainablepotomachighland
Seeking future WV AmeriCorps Candidates
WV AmeriCorps Programs
Recruiting for September 2014
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Monday, August 11, 2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
Fracking, Gas and Oil Activities in Hampshire County
Hampshire County, West Virginia Oil and Gas Activity
Thursday, August 7, 2014
STEM in Agriculture: September 22 and 23 - Georgetown University
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EPA: Emergency Disinfection on Drinking Water
From EPA's Office of Water:
Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
Use only water that has been properly disinfected for drinking, cooking, making any prepared drink, or for brushing teeth.
- Use bottled water that has not been exposed to flood waters if it is available.
- If you don't have bottled water, you should boil water to make it safe. Boiling water will kill most types of disease-causing organisms that may be present. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for boiling. Boil the water for one minute, let it cool, and store it in clean containers with covers.
- If you can't boil water, you can disinfect it using household bleach. Bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms that may be in the water. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for disinfection. Add 1⁄8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. Store disinfected water in clean containers with covers.
- If you have a well that has been flooded, the water should be tested and disinfected after flood waters recede. If you suspect that your well may be contaminated, contact your local or state health department or agriculture extension agent for specific advice.
U.S. federal agencies and the Red Cross recommend these same four steps
to disinfect drinking water in an emergency. Please, read each tab below
for important details about disinfection, how to choose a disinfection
method, and 7 Steps to Emergency Drinking Water Disinfection.
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