Safety and health benefits related to property and handheld lighting and accessories. Emergency preparedness response considerations and actions.
Meteorologists predict the 2024 hurricane season will have a greater number of cyclones than usual. The current long range forecast is 14 to 21 named storms, with 7 to 10 becoming hurricanes, and 3 to 5 turning into major hurricanes with a Category 3 or higher ranking. In response, states along the Gulf Coast and […]
Streetlight installations are essential for illuminating roadways, parking areas, and sidewalks. Traffic engineers understand that streetlighting or area lighting enhances community safety. Historically, installation have not always been equally applied. The importance of professionally planned streetlight installations including placement and maintenance is far reaching. Undeniably, it applies to encouraging equality, improving community livability, and even […]
On April 5th, 2024, residents in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and beyond experienced a moderate earthquake. A natural phenomenon that is unusual for the U.S. east coast. Measuring magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale the widespread shaking fortunately only caused minor damage. Although the physical ramifications were negligible the psychological effect of the ground […]
Winter is a season of snowflakes, warm clothes and blankets, and the joy of holiday festivities. Winter also brings many safety challenges as well. Challenges that demand a proactive approach to ensure you and your family are winter-ready. Prepare to conquer cold temperatures and freezing conditions with our Winter Emergency Preparedness guide. Tips for a […]
Dangerous coastal development is exacerbated by rising ocean levels related to a warming planet. A disturbing trend in developing countries is the increase in population growth in areas prone to disastrous flooding. According to a United Nations study, the increasing frequency and intensity of storms poses a higher risk of property destruction and loss of […]
Renewable Energy Implementation Goes Beyond Power Generation and Global Warming Power generation around the planet is being converted to renewable energy sources. Electrical energy is a critical element to our daily lives and dependence upon a reliable power grid is increasingly important. There are a variety of ways in which electricity is generated including the […]
Disaster can strike at any time. Always at the ready, first responders leap into action the second duty calls and they need tools that they can trust won’t fail them. When time is of the essence, reliable lighting can mean the difference between life or death.
Sustainable behavior is key to reversing the effects of “our” planet’s environmental degradation. Every day the media reminds us of the rapidly changing environment and its negative impact on fauna and flora alike. Most citizens and businesses recognize the imperative to change our practices of land development, fossil fuel use, non-stop manufacturing, and excessive consumption […]
Upcycling Used Plastics to Create Nanotubes and Clean Fuel Upcycling used plastics is a revolutionary technology developed to reduce plastic and agricultural organic waste. Through a two-step process these waste streams are blended to produce high-value products including carbon nanotubes and clean liquid fuel. Organic waste can be any plant-based biomass product from agricultural operations, food […]
Covid-19 presented a rollercoaster 2020 year for the environment. While a global pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy, the planet received a much-needed break from emissions-intensive sectors. Not only did large cities see some of the clearest skies in decades, but a surging trend in renewable energy could pave the way to similarly clear skies […]
