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The City of Bloomington continues to battle the emerald ash borer, an Asian beetle that feeds on ash trees. Last week, the Board of Park Commissioners approved an $11,000 contract with Ellington Tree Service to remove thirteen infested trees.
In the same meeting, the Board approved a 45 thousand dollar contract with Runsdell, Ernsberger and Associates. Parks Director Paula McDevitt said the urban design firm will help a team from the city design several beautification projects for the city’s gateways.
Vox News reports that Ohio recently passed an energy bill called HB six, which has negative implications for renewable energy in the state.
N.O.A.A., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, reports the average temperature in June soared to its highest level on record, and experts predict that July could follow the same pattern.
Weather in India is becoming more extreme, with significant increases in numbers and temperatures of heat waves.
Over three billion people worldwide cook with solid fuel. However, using solid fuel to cook has a negative effect on the air quality of both the household and its surroundings. Burning solid fuel, such as wood or charcoal, generates a lot of smoke.
