More people living without running water in US cities since global financial crisis

More people living without running water in US cities since global financial crisis

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain More American cities—even those seen as affluent—are home to people living without running water as people are being “squeezed” by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis, new research finds. Published in Nature Cities, the study revealed the problem worsened following changes to the housing market triggered by the 2008 global crash….

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Testing for and Removing Lead Paint

Testing for and Removing Lead Paint

Was your house or apartment built before 1978? If it was, there may be lead-based paint on the inside and out. That could pose a serious risk of lead poisoning, especially if you’re pregnant or have small children. Should you be concerned about lead paint in your home? Here are some quick tips that can…

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