News for Going Green Lovers
A mold growth was recently discovered in Ukiah Library. And because of it, the management was forced to shut down its section for the children. The fungus was actually found in the windows of the whole library. However, the worst of its presence was discovered in the children’s room, where it was seen growing even…
As you might already know, mold causes health problems. However, the most common that it brings are allergies. And as a doctoral candidate in environmental sciences at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel said during the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union, it was getting worse. The reason is climate change. That doctoral…
A mold outbreak recently took place in River Strand community in Florida. And needless to say, the residents were upset of it. However, the developer said that the fault wasn’t on their end. Among those residents who’re having a hard time because of the spores’ presence were RJ and Sharon Dominic. Their 1,450-square-foot condo at…
A fire station in Cape Coral recently joined the list of firehouses found with mold. And just like most of them, it also had to be closed. The fungus was discovered particularly in the city’s Fire Station #2 and was believed to have been caused by a water damage. Invading its kitchen, it forced the…
Mold is a common problem in old structures and buildings. Primarily, it’s because of the leaks and other water-related problems that often plague those places. However, a mold case in a library in Colorado proves that isn’t always the case. Even a newly built or renovated residence or establishment, it could actually infest, as it…
A year and a half ago, the employees of Union Gap’s city hall were forced to relocate. And the reason determined was the black mold presence. The relocation cost the city some $60,000. However, this past summer, it was found out that the fungus in the building might not have been that dangerous. This December,…
A mold contamination has gotten a Tennessee fire station out of action. The fungus was particularly found in Chattanooga’s Fire Station 8 on Hickory Valley Road. And as a result of it, the 15 firefighters stationed in there were forced to relocate. For the meantime, they were transferred to Station 6 on Bonny Oaks Drive.…
Wisconsin’s Okee Schoolhouse in Lodi was shut down on Monday. The reason was mold presence. The building is owned by the town of Lodi and is being used by the Boy Scout. Other organizations hold meetings in there as well in regular basis. Lately though, there have been several complaints of people getting sick in…
Mold has become a major troublemaker to Newburgh Police Department. Caused by water leakage, it had been bringing in several problems in the department’s building. It had been contaminating the police’s uniforms, holsters, helmets and vests. It had also been covering their various equipments. And generally, that led to inconveniences for both officers and civilian…
Mold was discovered in one of Connecticut’s busiest libraries – Fairfield Woods Branch Library. And with the books at the risk of ruin and more importantly, the patrons and employees at the threat of being sick, the management decided to close it for treatment. The discovery of the fungus came following the replacement of the…
