I didn’t have high hopes that talks during the United Nations climate summit in Copenhagen were going to end Friday with a meaningful plan to stop the effects of global warming. After all, scientists say it has taken more than a century of industrialization for the environmental damage to gradually appear, which in the last decade has become more rapid. Full Story
By the numbers: Candle fires
The holiday season is here and with the increased usage of seasonal decorations, it is important to focus on candle fire safety.
On average, one home fire results from candles every 34 minutes. In fact, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve are the top four days for fires due to candles. Full Story