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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New gear received by East Providence firefighters has right chemical formula
EAST PROVIDENCE – In 2027 it will be illegal to distribute personal protective equipment for firefighting that contains certain toxic chemicals. The ban passed in the General Assembly this spring and Gov. Dan McKee has already signed it. On Tuesday, East Providence became the first city in the U.S. to equip all of its firefighters with protective coats and pants that comply with the law, officials say. The materials in the 175 turnout ensembles produced jointly by Milliken and Fire-Dex do not contain certain synthetic fluorinated chemicals known widely by an abbreviation as "PFAS." PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s, according to an April news release sent out by the Rhode Island Senate. The PCAS chemicals have been linked to cancer and other health problems, lawmakers say. East Providence fire Chief Michael Carey managed the procurement of the gear at a total cost of $658,000, or about $3,750 per unit, East Providence Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva said Tuesday. The gear was paid for with money from the American Rescue Plan Act, the COVID-aid stimulus package passed in 2021. "East Providence tries to lead the way in innovation," said DaSilva. "It brings me great pride that Chief Carey led the charge on trying to get this to become a reality," he said. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: East Providence firefighters debut new protective gear
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘We felt hopeless': Hail storm blows through Colorado community
MILLIKEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Hail slammed into the town of Milliken on Tuesday, shattering solar panels and other items. One woman FOX31 spoke with said she woke up to the sound of hail pounding her roof in the night. 'The amount of windows on cars that are gone is just crazy. And so I just kind of put in perspective how quickly things can kind of turn a little dark for our little town,' said Morganne Brown, who lives in Milliken. Roofer shares tips following hail storm in Milliken Brown said she was fast asleep when she heard the hail, which woke everyone in the house up. Her dad thought someone was breaking into the house. When they stepped outside after the storm had passed, their pergola was full of holes and some of their plants were destroyed. 'Walking out around 7:30, 8 o'clock this morning and just realized like okay, like that actually did damage and then going through our town and seeing the damage through the town, like it kind of became real for sure,' Brown said. A hailstorm came powering through her neighborhood in Milliken. Signs of the damage left behind from the storm can be seen all over, on the roofs and on the cars parked outside. Brown says as the storm hit, she was inside with her dogs thinking of their seven chickens who live in their backyard. Photos: Baseball-sized hail falls in Colorado after 'rare' overnight storm 'It was it was scary. It was kind of one of those moments of just like we hope our animals know what to do, but also we were just kind of we felt hopeless,' Brown said. When they realized what was happening, they got together in the center of the house, worried that something bigger was coming. 'We also thought a tornado was coming because we just assumed you don't get that kind of weather without a tornado,' Brown said. 'But hopefully we see the light in a couple of days.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe storms pound Colorado's Front Range with baseball-to quarter-size hail and cause ground delay at Denver International Airport
All the ingredients of high humidity, some sunshine and a cold front teamed up to create two big waves of severe weather across Colorado on Tuesday. Rare early morning thunderstorms dropped baseball-sized hail in Northern Colorado and a second afternoon round resulted in a ground delay at Denver International Airport that was put in place by the Federal Aviation Administration. Storm clouds are seen above Denver International Airport Tuesday afternoon. CBS Some roads in the Denver metro area saw flooding in the afternoon with heavy rain. Street flooding was happening during the strong storms for vehicles traveling on the 38th Street underpass in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood. CBS The early morning Northern Colorado storms left a trail of damage, with hailstones smashing windows and denting cars before sunrise in the Milliken area. Hail damaged several vehicles in Milliken. CBS Assessments are underway in the areas where there was damage.
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Damaging hail hits Colorado town, more severe weather expected Tuesday
Damaging hail hit the Colorado town of Milliken overnight, leaving behind shattered windows and other destruction on Tuesday morning. Some of the damage included shattered windows on several vehicles. Damaging hail hit Milliken overnight CBS The hail hit Monday night and appeared to punch holes in the back windows or shatter them on several vehicles. On Tuesday morning, several CBS Colorado viewers sent images of large hail that had fallen in the area. Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day as much of Colorado is under the risk of severe weather once again for the afternoon with the possibility of thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Introducing Borchi® Dragon Low VOC high-performance catalyst
New offering from Milliken & Company's Borchers coating additives brand delivers outstanding drying performance SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand and global leader in advanced coating additives, is proud to introduce Borchi® Dragon Low VOC, a high-performance catalyst designed to offer formulators a drying solution for alkyd coatings that is low in Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content. Borchi® Dragon Low VOC can provide outstanding drying performance while aiming to meet evolving VOC regulations in solvent borne and solvent-free alkyd formulations. As a manganese-based solution, the product is also designed to be free of cobalt, which faces regulatory scrutiny in several regions. "We are committed to delivering additive options like Borchi® Dragon Low VOC that help meet current labeling requirements and future-proof from potential regulations in final coating formulations," said Jeff Losch, vice president and coating additives business manager at Milliken. "This focus aligns with Milliken & Company's commitment to sustainability, which has earned the company a gold EcoVadis rating for three consecutive years." Borchi® Dragon Low VOC contains only 2% VOC content based on ASTM D2369 standards and can help formulators reduce VOCs without sacrificing drying speed, even in challenging ambient conditions. Additionally, the catalyst offers a higher flash point (enabling safer handling), reduced yellowing, and better hardness when compared to low-VOC alternative driers. Borchi® Dragon Low VOC is up to 92% biobased carbon, as determined by ASTM D6866-24 B standards. VOCs can be released from paint in room-temperature conditions even after the paint has dried. Governments worldwide, including those in the United States and European Union, have implemented regulations to lower VOC levels in coatings to help protect public health. Traditionally, cobalt driers are added to alkyd formulations to accelerate cure times. However, the use of cobalt compounds in coatings has also faced regulatory scrutiny due to health toxicity concerns, being classified as a Category 1B carcinogen in the European Union and currently under evaluation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Borchi® Dragon Low VOC is an excellent addition to Borchers' comprehensive range of cobalt-free high-performance catalysts, which includes Borchi® OXY-Coat iron-based driers for a variety of alkyd formulations. Other cobalt-free solutions include the new Borchi® Phoenix accelerator that is designed to enhance drier performance in high solids and solventborne alkyd coatings. For more information about Borchi® Dragon Low VOC and other advanced solutions, visit About MillikenMilliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. About BorchersBorchers, a Milliken brand, is a global leader in high-performance additives for the coatings industry. Borchers is dedicated to developing coating additives that meet evolving market demands through innovation, technical expertise, and customer-centric collaboration. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Milliken & Company
