Gender based violence in samoa a tragedy that deserves attention

Gender based violence in samoa a tragedy that deserves attention In 2014, Samoa’s female homicide rate surpassed that of countries such as Honduras and Guatemala, according to a U.N. report that showed a 70 percent increase among women killed by intimate partners, and 60 percent of the victims were male. Some women in Samoa’s capital … Continue reading »

Water chlorination meets strong opposition by health advocates concerned about the environmental costs associated with the chemicals, which can be toxic for aquatic life and the environment

Water chlorination meets strong opposition by health advocates concerned about the environmental costs associated with the chemicals, which can be toxic for aquatic life and the environment. The EPA proposed limiting chlorination to 90 percent in its proposal, with the remaining 10 percent set aside for natural ventilation systems. In its proposal, the EPA asked … Continue reading »