1/8/2025
WT Staff
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January 8, 2025 1044 am EST
EPA's Toxic Release Inventory rolls out a new online resource for students
Today, EPA launched “TRI in the Classroom,” a new online resource designed for Grades 8 - 12. Students will learn to navigate the database of chemical waste reports from federal and industrial facilities in the USA. Teach your class to retrieve details on the toxics released in the manufacture of the essential goods we rely on every day, from clothing to cars to pharmaceutical drugs. Students can apply their new skills to investigate potential health impacts from toxics, comparing local public health and environmental impacts with other communities in the US. Educators will find ready to use classroom materials, including an intro presentation, video and worksheets. Environmental Justice and green chemistry are among the topics covered.
Beyond the classroom, EPA provides resources for community members, researchers, advocacy organizations, businesses, the press, and Tribal, federal, state, and local government officials.
Visit the TRI Classroom, here.
Urgent Weather Message issued by NWS Binghamton 945 am Wed Jan 8
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, especially over northern portions of Broome and Tioga Counties.
Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Impacting Tioga-Broome Counties, including the cities of Binghamton, Waverly, and Owego
Urgent Weather Message issued by NWS Burlington VT 307 am Wed Jan 8
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
Snow. Snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches in Northern St. Lawrence County until 7 PM EST Thursday. The highest snowfall rates will most likely be from this evening through Thursday morning.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday and Thursday commutes. Cold wind chill values of 5 to 15 below zero
are expected through Thursday morning. If venturing outdoors, add layers and avoid any exposed skin.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. See the latest on road conditions in New York, here.
If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes
will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Impacting Northern St. Lawrence County, including the cities of Massena and Norfolk
Safe Drinking Water Advisories
See how drinking water facility compliance compares in Ohio, New York, Georgia, Louisiana and California, here.
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