# health and safety (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover health and safety. Page: Feed: --- ## [Charlottesville resident creates a new view of food infrastructure](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/charlottesville-resident-creates-a-new-view-of-food-infrastructure/) _2026-08-27 · Allie Pitchon · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ The searchable map includes farmers markets, food pantries, community fridges, free meal sites, community gardens and other resources across the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia. The post Charlottesville resident creates a new view of food infrastructure appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [UK delays ETS expansion to include waste incineration](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/uk-delays-ets-expansion-to-include-waste-incineration/) _2026-08-27 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The UK Government has delayed its plan to expand the Emissions Trading Scheme to include Energy-from-Waste and waste incineration. The post UK delays ETS expansion to include waste incineration appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Charlottesville Inclusive Media continues internship program for its second year](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/charlottesville-inclusive-media-continues-internship-program-for-its-second-year/) _2026-08-26 · Charlottesville Inclusive Media and Sophia Bangura · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ The program gives students and early-career professionals hands-on experience in journalism, digital media and audio production. The post Charlottesville Inclusive Media continues internship program for its second year appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Circular Economy Institute launches ‘Business Excellence Partner’ programme](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/circular-economy-institute-launches-business-excellence-partner-programme/) _2026-08-26 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Circular Economy Institute (CEI) has launched the CEI Business Excellence Partner programme to verify organisational circular progress. The post Circular Economy Institute launches ‘Business Excellence Partner’ programme appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Saudi Arabia and France plan €6bn trio of theme parks near Paris](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/saudi-arabia-and-france-plan-e6bn-trio-of-theme-parks-near-paris/) _2026-08-25 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ France and Saudi Arabia say they’ll collaborate on a €6bn project to build three theme parks near Paris. The announcement came after a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and… The post Saudi Arabia and France plan €6bn trio of theme parks near Paris appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [“Unacceptably high”: Senator introduces bill to reduce suicide among construction workers](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/unacceptably-high-senator-tables-bill-to-reduce-suicide-among-construction-workers/) _2026-08-25 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ A Democratic senator from Nevada has introduced legislation aiming to reduce suicides among construction workers by authorising a study into the risks they face. The study conducted by the Centers… The post “Unacceptably high”: Senator introduces bill to reduce suicide among construction workers appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Multiplex lands role on Sydney airport expansion](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/multiplex-lands-role-on-sydney-airport-expansion/) _2026-08-25 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ UK-headquartered contractor Multiplex will deliver early contractor involvement works for the first package of Sydney Airport’s A$3bn Eastern Expansion Program (EEP), which will integrate the airport’s domestic and international terminals… The post Multiplex lands role on Sydney airport expansion appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Skanska to build $1bn Prague data centre](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/skanska-to-build-1bn-prague-data-centre/) _2026-08-25 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ Skanska has signed a contract worth US$1bn to build a data centre on the outskirts of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Skanska’s scope of work on the CRA… The post Skanska to build $1bn Prague data centre appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Rural Virginia communities face real and lingering consequences from labor and delivery unit closures](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/rural-virginia-communities-face-real-and-lingering-consequences-from-labor-and-delivery-unit-closures/) _2026-08-25 · Anastasiia Carrier · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ Mothers and their children are at greater risk for negative health outcomes as their access to care shrinks in central Virginia and across the country. The post Rural Virginia communities face real and lingering consequences from labor and delivery unit closures appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Ellen MacArthur Foundation to co-design UAE textiles circularity policy](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/ellen-macarthur-foundation-to-co-design-uae-textiles-circularity-policy/) _2026-08-25 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is working to co-design and deliver a national textiles circularity policy framework for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The post Ellen MacArthur Foundation to co-design UAE textiles circularity policy appeared first on Circular Online . ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TRt1WUHeq6jz) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Sheffield waste site cleared after illegal dumping investigation](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/sheffield-waste-site-cleared-after-illegal-dumping-investigation/) _2026-08-25 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ An illegal waste site in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, has been cleared following a successful court case brought by the Environment Agency. The post Sheffield waste site cleared after illegal dumping investigation appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Former waste firm boss banned as company director for 9 years](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/former-waste-firm-boss-banned-as-company-director-for-9-years/) _2026-08-24 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ A Scottish businessman who stripped almost £3 million in assets from his clinical waste firm has been banned as a company director for nine years. The post Former waste firm boss banned as company director for 9 years appeared first on Circular Online . ## [WRAP publishes Recycle Week toolkit](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/wrap-publishes-recycle-week-toolkit/) _2026-08-24 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ Recycle Now, the citizen campaign managed by global environmental action NGO WRAP, has published the 2026 Recycle Week Toolkit. The post WRAP publishes Recycle Week toolkit appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Town more than doubles this year’s funding for two Orange food pantries as need grows](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/town-more-than-doubles-this-years-funding-for-two-orange-food-pantries-as-need-grows/) _2026-08-21 · Andra Landi · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ "Right now, the high cost of food, the high cost of gas, living expenses — everything has contributed because now we have more people depending on us to feed their families," Good Samaritan Program Director Valencia Bailey said. The post Town more than doubles this year’s funding for two Orange food pantries as need grows appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Zaha Hadid Architects plans new urban district in a pine forest](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/zaha-hadid-architects-plans-new-district-in-a-pine-forest/) _2026-08-21 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected to design a 198ha masterplan that will turn part of Azerbaijan’s Baku Expo Centre into an urban area. The new district will be… The post Zaha Hadid Architects plans new urban district in a pine forest appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [OMA-designed affordable housing completed in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/oma-designed-affordable-housing-completed-in-san-franciscos-haight-ashbury/) _2026-08-21 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ 730 Stanyan, a mixed-use development with 160 affordable apartments has been completed in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood. Designed by Netherlands-headquartered architects OMA and San Francisco’s Y.A. Studio, the project was… The post OMA-designed affordable housing completed in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Taxpayers to fund clearance of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/taxpayers-to-fund-clearance-of-illegal-dumps-in-west-yorkshire-surrey-and-kent/) _2026-08-21 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The government has announced it will fund the clean-up of three of the ‘most serious illegal waste sites’ in the country. The post Taxpayers to fund clearance of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Meta teams up with unions to build AI infrastructure](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/meta-teams-up-with-unions-to-build-ai-infrastructure/) _2026-08-20 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ American technology giant Meta has teamed up with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to invest in skilled trades. The contract will build on Meta’s “Future Is For Everyone Fund”… The post Meta teams up with unions to build AI infrastructure appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Welsh Government appoints Exchange for Change as DRS administrator](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/breaking-welsh-government-appoint-exchange-for-change-as-drs-administrator/) _2026-08-20 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Welsh Government has announced the appointment of Exchange for Change as the Deposit Management Organisation for its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The post Welsh Government appoints Exchange for Change as DRS administrator appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Clinical waste disposal company fined £300,000 after employee severs arms](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/clinical-waste-disposal-company-fined-300000-after-employee-severs-arms/) _2026-08-20 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ A clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after one of its workers severed his arm from the elbow down while unblocking machinery. The man, 42, had been working a night shift at Tradebe Healthcare National Limited’s site on Elgin Industrial Estate in 2022. While working alongside a colleague, he attempted to clear \[…\] The post Clinical waste disposal company fined £300,000 after… ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3OdhpbsMTXJO) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [PM announces new powers to tackle waste crime](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/pm-announces-new-powers-to-tackle-waste-crime/) _2026-08-20 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Prime Minister has announced that mayors, council leaders, and the Environment Agency will be given new powers to tackle waste crime. The post PM announces new powers to tackle waste crime appeared first on Circular Online . ## [AtkinsRéalis-Arup joint venture to use AI on Hong Kong contracts](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/atkinsrealis-arup-joint-venture-to-use-ai-on-hong-kong-contracts/) _2026-08-20 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ A joint venture between Canada’s AtkinsRéalis and the UK’s Arup has won two contracts from Hong Kong’s Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD). They will work on the first phase… The post AtkinsRéalis-Arup joint venture to use AI on Hong Kong contracts appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [We overhauled the Empire State Building. Here’s what we learned about retrofits](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/we-overhauled-the-empire-state-building-heres-what-we-learned-about-retrofits/) _2026-08-19 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ In 2020, Skanska USA completed the $165m, top-to-bottom redesign of the Empire State Building in New York City. A 2023 report by UBS states that partial retrofits can create energy… The post We overhauled the Empire State Building. Here’s what we learned about retrofits appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Waste and recycling company fined £400,000 after employee struck by vehicle](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/waste-and-recycling-company-fined-400000-after-employee-struck-by-vehicle/) _2026-08-19 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ A waste and recycling company has been fined £400,000 after an employee was seriously injured after being struck by a moving vehicle at its site in Basildon. The post Waste and recycling company fined £400,000 after employee struck by vehicle appeared first on Circular Online . ## [100 firefighters called to fire at waste facility in London](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/100-firefighters-called-to-fire-at-waste-facility-in-london/) _2026-08-19 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to a fire at a waste facility in Deptford last night. The post 100 firefighters called to fire at waste facility in London appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Free Bridge encampment residents say they’re still in the dark as city’s Sept. 1 deadline nears](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/free-bridge-encampment-residents-say-theyre-still-in-the-dark-as-citys-sept-1-deadline-nears/) _2026-08-18 · Erin O'Hare · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ With two weeks to go, Charlottesville does not yet have a clear path for opening an emergency shelter space for the unhoused people who will be displaced. The post Free Bridge encampment residents say they’re still in the dark as city’s Sept. 1 deadline nears appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [200 tonnes of asbestos waste dumped in Hertfordshire](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/200-tonnes-of-asbestos-waste-dumped-in-hertfordshire/) _2026-08-18 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ 200 tonnes of asbestos waste have been dumped at locations on the A10 and A120 in Hertfordshire. The post 200 tonnes of asbestos waste dumped in Hertfordshire appeared first on Circular Online . ## [68% of people will return drinks containers during shopping trips, new research finds](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/68-of-people-will-return-drinks-containers-during-shopping-trips-new-research-finds/) _2026-08-18 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ 68% of people would be likely to return drinks containers during shopping trips once the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme launches, new research finds. The post 68% of people will return drinks containers during shopping trips, new research finds appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Digital service launched for local authority EPR packaging grants](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/digital-service-launched-for-local-authority-epr-packaging-grants/) _2026-08-17 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ PackUK has launched a new digital service that allows local authorities to access information about their Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging grants. The post Digital service launched for local authority EPR packaging grants appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter awarded prestigious Knight-Wallace Fellowship](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/charlottesville-tomorrow-reporter-awarded-prestigious-knight-wallace-fellowship/) _2026-08-14 · Atlee Webber · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ Public health and safety reporter Anastasiia Carrier is one of 19 talented journalists from across the globe selected for the 2026-2027 program at the University of Michigan. The post Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter awarded prestigious Knight-Wallace Fellowship appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QgPrG41fUzBU) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [“The way we connect with our ancestors”: Cambodia’s first Mormon temple opens](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/the-way-we-connect-with-our-ancestors-cambodias-first-mormon-temple-opens/) _2026-08-14 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ A 115ft-tall, 10,000-sq-ft temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened to the public in Cambodia. It stands on a 3.16-acre site along Russian Federation Boulevard… The post “The way we connect with our ancestors”: Cambodia’s first Mormon temple opens appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [CIWM calls for outright ban on all single-use barbeques](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/ciwm-calls-for-outright-ban-on-all-difficult-to-dispose-of-barbeques/) _2026-08-14 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has called for a 'swift and outright ban' on single-use barbeques. The post CIWM calls for outright ban on all single-use barbeques appeared first on Circular Online . ## [CIOB seminar to probe building safety regulation approaches that work](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/ciob-seminar-to-probe-building-safety-regulation-approaches-that-work/) _2026-08-14 · Rod Sweet · Global Construction Review_ The Grenfell catastrophe and subsequent cladding crisis still embroiling the UK has echoes and variations around the developed world, which call into question the efficacy of governments’ approaches to building… The post CIOB seminar to probe building safety regulation approaches that work appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Dream Finders’ acquisition of Beazer creates sixth biggest homebuilder in US](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/dream-finders-acquisition-of-beazer-creates-sixth-biggest-homebuilder-in-us/) _2026-08-14 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ Dream Finders Homes is set to buy Beazer Homes USA in an all cash deal worth approximately $2.2bn, with Beazer shareholders receiving $33.50 for each share of common stock, a… The post Dream Finders’ acquisition of Beazer creates sixth biggest homebuilder in US appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Tutor Perini wins contract at Saudi Arabian air force base](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/tutor-perini-wins-contract-at-saudi-arabian-air-force-base/) _2026-08-14 · Joe · Global Construction Review_ Tutor Perini has landed a $42m contract from the Middle East district of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete construction of facilities at Tabuk Air Base in… The post Tutor Perini wins contract at Saudi Arabian air force base appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Why Orange has Virginia’s shortest mayoral term — and why that may change](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/why-orange-has-virginias-shortest-mayoral-term-and-why-that-may-change/) _2026-08-13 · Andra Landi · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ Residents are encouraged to give their input on whether to lengthen the term to two years during Orange Town Council's next meeting on Monday, Aug. 17. The post Why Orange has Virginia’s shortest mayoral term — and why that may change appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Tesla semiconductor factory to be world’s biggest building](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/tesla-semiconductor-factory-to-be-worlds-biggest-building/) _2026-08-13 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ The foundations have been laid for what has been described as the world’s largest building, according to Elon Musk – the 100-million-sq-ft Terafab project, a semiconductor factory in Texas being… The post Tesla semiconductor factory to be world’s biggest building appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Beijing to be Unesco’s 2029 World Capital of Architecture](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/beijing-to-be-unescos-2029-world-capital-of-architecture/) _2026-08-13 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ Beijing has been named as the world capital of architecture for 2029 by heritage organisation Unesco and the Union of International Associations. The triennial award went to Barcelona in 2026,… The post Beijing to be Unesco’s 2029 World Capital of Architecture appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Packaging manufacturer fined after employee’s hand crushed by machine](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/packaging-manufacturer-fined-after-employees-hand-crushed-by-machine/) _2026-08-13 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ A plastic packaging manufacturer has been fined for the second time in less than a year after an employee’s hand was crushed by the rollers of a laminating machine. The post Packaging manufacturer fined after employee’s hand crushed by machine appeared first on Circular Online . ## [501 Cherry development in Fifeville moves on without the Charlottesville Food Co-Op](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/501-cherry-development-in-fifeville-moves-on-without-the-charlottesville-food-co-op/) _2026-08-11 · Erin O'Hare · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ The Co-Op is looking for another location while the project partners continue searching for an operator for the development's grocery store. The post 501 Cherry development in Fifeville moves on without the Charlottesville Food Co-Op appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Here’s how Charlottesville Tomorrow uses — and does not use — AI](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/heres-how-charlottesville-tomorrow-uses-and-does-not-use-ai/) _2026-08-10 · Angilee Shah · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ A note from our CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Angilee Shah, about our newsroom's human-first approach to artificial intelligence. The post Here’s how Charlottesville Tomorrow uses — and does not use — AI appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Contracts worth $10.7bn to be awarded this year for Polish megaproject](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/contracts-worth-10-7bn-to-be-awarded-this-year-for-polish-megaproject/) _2026-08-10 · Joe Quirke · Global Construction Review_ $10.7bn (PLN40bn) in tenders will be issued for the Port Polska infrastructure programme by the close of 2026, with 29 contracts already awarded and a further 58 expected. The megaproject… The post Contracts worth $10.7bn to be awarded this year for Polish megaproject appeared first on Global Construction Review . ## [Albemarle County School Board member resigns; Board votes for an independent investigation into the school district](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/albemarle-county-school-board-member-resigns-board-votes-for-an-independent-investigation-into-the-school-district/) _2026-08-05 · La Shawn Pagán · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ Speaking through tears, Vice Chair Allison Spillman announced her resignation, saying her children had been subject to "harassment" due to her role in public office. The post Albemarle County School Board member resigns; Board votes for an independent investigation into the school district appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [¿Le preocupa ir a la corte por miedo a ICE? Esto es lo que una abogada local de inmigración quiere que la comunidad sepa](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/le-preocupa-ir-a-la-corte-por-miedo-a-ice-esto-es-lo-que-una-abogada-local-de-inmigracion-quiere-que-la-comunidad-sepa/) _2026-08-05 · Allie Pitchon and Jessie Higgins · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ Un abogado de inmigración de Charlottesville responde a las preguntas frecuentes sobre los arrestos del ICE en los tribunales, las audiencias judiciales y cómo las familias pueden prepararse para emergencias. The post ¿Le preocupa ir a la corte por miedo a ICE? Esto es lo que una abogada local de inmigración quiere que la comunidad sepa appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [Worried about going to court because of ICE? Here’s what a local immigration lawyer wants community members to know](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/worried-about-going-to-court-because-of-ice-heres-what-a-local-immigration-lawyer-wants-community-members-to-know/) _2026-07-31 · Allie Pitchon · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ A Charlottesville immigration lawyer answers common questions about ICE courthouse arrests, court hearings and how families can prepare for emergencies. The post Worried about going to court because of ICE? Here’s what a local immigration lawyer wants community members to know appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [From housing to small businesses to vibrant culture, here’s what Richard Aguilar wants you to know about his community](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/from-housing-to-small-businesses-to-vibrant-culture-heres-what-richard-aguilar-wants-you-to-know-about-his-community/) _2026-07-24 · Richard Aguilar · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ The stories of Southwood, of thriving Latino-owned businesses and vibrant festivals, are not just isolated victories, writes Aguilar. The post From housing to small businesses to vibrant culture, here’s what Richard Aguilar wants you to know about his community appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow . ## [‘The worst it has ever been’: Virginia immigration lawyers, former immigration judges warn of a court system in crisis](https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/the-worst-it-has-ever-been-virginia-immigration-lawyers-former-immigration-judges-warn-of-a-court-system-in-crisis/) _2026-07-20 · Allie Pitchon · Charlottesville Tomorrow_ Attorneys and former judges say mass firings, political pressure and sweeping policy changes have made it harder than ever for immigrants to receive a fair hearing. The post ‘The worst it has ever been’: Virginia immigration lawyers, former immigration judges warn of a court system in crisis appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .