Aside from health pros and cons, wearing masks in public spurs political tensions between different groups of people. Different sources of information state different statistics. Some people feel that forcing Americans to wear masks in public is a violation of our constitutional rights where others feel it is the best way to minimize the spread…
What is Happening to Our Water Supply?
Our water supply has been changing drastically for the last 100 years, and not in a good way. According to the World Water Assessment Program, Global water demand has increased by 600% over the past 100 years. With the increasing demand for water, an increase in the amount of contaminated and polluted water, and the…
E. Coli in James River & Other Waterways in the Ozarks
We’ve known it for some time, but it bears repeating: James River, as well as other local waterways, have E. Coli in its’ waters. In fact, there are volunteers and interns that are constantly checking the E. Coli levels and other pollutants in the James rivers regularly. You can check the E. Coli levels in…
How Droughts Can Lead to Health Problems
While not as common in the Ozarks as other parts of the United States, droughts are a problem. What’s more interesting is the link between droughts and one’s health. A drought is when there is diminished or less-than-average rainfall in a particular area. One interesting fact is that droughts have affected North America for the…
5 of the Cleanest Swimming Holes in The Ozarks
The Cleanest Swimming Holes in the Ozarks: It’s been heating up around the Ozarks, and with that comes fun in the sun! While many are coming out of their COVID-19 haze, it’s no wonder so many are itching to get out of their house and even their town! But with flight and travel restrictions being…
