Good News Notes: “The next generation of scientists and inventors is already finding approaches to address society’s problems. Today, a group of high school students and their instructor report a solution to the problem of lead contamination in drinking water—an inexpensive faucet attachment that removes this toxic metal. Unlike conventional filters currently on the market,…
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New York City is banning natural gas hookups for new buildings to fight climate change
Good News Notes: “The New York City Council on Wednesday voted to pass legislation banning the use of natural gas in most new construction, a move that will substantially slash climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions from the country’s most populous city. The bill now goes to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s desk for signature. Once signed, the…