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When in Pakistan, Don't Drink the Water
We who live in the United States tend to take it for granted that when we go into a restaurant and order a glass of water, what we'll receive is a safe, clean beverage. In Pakistan, however, it has been estimated that 90% of all restaurants in the country serve water which contains quantities o
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Pollution-Induced Cardiac Effects
Could exposure to air pollution over time put people at risk for various cardiovascular diseases, and how do supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, potentially help reduce the risk? This new study takes a look at the connection.
2012 - The Earth is Changing Soon
Earth has experienced an rapid increase in volcanic activity and tectonic plate movement in just the last few years, especially along the Ring of Fire. Sea levels are rising rapidly and people already have to move their habits because of global warming.
Perinatal Air Pollants and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Could perinatal exposure to different pollutants potentially cause neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, such as autism spectrum disorder?
Green World Tip Number 2 - Bring Back the Clothesline
Convenience or Consciousness?There are simple things that each of us can do to help this planet recover from the monstrous wastefulness and pollution we keep piling on her.Today's simple practice is to bring back the clothesline - it's just a matter of changing our minds about it!
Using Solar Electricity
The whole world now are suffering from the lacking of energy resources, resources like gas and oil are very expensive and are going to the end. We must find new energy resources and the solar energy resource is one of the best resources in our planet.The solar energy is cheap, actually it is free an
Ethanol From Sugar Cane
Ethanol is added to gasoline as an allegedly more eco friendly fuel and made to be more energy efficient. In order to make ethanol, sugar from the plant life is extracted and fermented, distilled and dehydrated to comprise the finished product.
Carb Cutting - Living Happier With Less
Imagine clear skies, free from greenhouse gases.The goal of future green industrialists is to provide sustainable architecture that's been realized without depending on one single fossil fuel!With a few simple "carb-cutting" modifications, we can harness these ideas in our homes, busi
Blood Lead Is a Predictor of Homocysteine Levels
Results suggest that homocysteine could be a mechanism underlying the effects of lead on the cardiovascular and central nervous systems.
What Is Causing Global Warming?
Global warming is an issue that requires a worldwide audience. It needs to be taken care of because it might be the reason for the world's demise. It is like a lit fuse of dynamite, the catalyst for its explosion.
Facts and Figures Point To the Demise of the World's Clean Water
Even if you've heard a lot about the water pollution crisis that's facing the world, there are probably a lot of facts you don't know that would help you realize just how dire the situation is. Every year people worldwide dump the largest part of 400 billion tons of waste products int
Honey, Why Are There No Bees in the Garden?
Have you looked outside the window lately and noticed there are no bees in your garden? Have you observed that the number of flowers and vegetables are not as abundant as before. Did you not know bees at the moment are dying in their millions?
American Fundamentalism
As corporate profits are adversely impacted in the short term by stringent laws on the environment and ecosystem, the Congress of the United States has refused to put in place laws stringent enough to regulate the environment and ecosystem. In fact States like Arizona have promulgated laws forbiddin
Green School Census
Although green schools are on the rise, depending on how you define green, it is hard to know exactly how many green schools are there in the world. Consultant and sustainable education specialist Richard Matthews proposes a simple answer to this complex question.
Rubbish Bins Supplies
Rubbish bins are usually found anywhere to maintain cleanliness of a certain area. It is not designed to last long but it could not be easily being wrecked as well. Most buyers of garbage bins are usually those who owns or manage business like stores and malls.
The Truth About Earth4Energy - Is it Possible to Reduce Electricity Bills by 50 Percent?
Nowadays, many scientists claim that all of us can use solar power to generate energy. You can think that it is too good to be true, however believe it or not, it is indeed possible. The power of wind and solar is widely used in many countries such as Holland. Recently, these technologies became ava
Who Should Be Blamed For Air Pollution
The world has had the issue of air pollution for a long period of time. Some areas are worse than others, but the effects are prevalent, and long term. Industrialization is mainly responsible for much of the air pollution by releasing poisonous chemicals into the environment. Although it may seem to
Interesting Facts About Raining Fish
Most people have heard the saying "it's raining cats and dogs," but not as many are familiar with the term, "raining fish." But while "raining cats and dogs" is a traditional saying from folklore, meaning "heavy rain," "raining fish" is a real t
Live Green and Save Money - 5 Tips on How to Do Both at the Same Time
Do you want to live greener but worry about the cost? You are not alone. It is common to find green products priced at a premium to their less green counterparts. But frugal green living is doable. Here are 5 easy things you can do now to enjoy the benefits from living greener and save money at the
Parkinson's Disease: Association of Cumulative Lead Exposure
Read about how lead exposure could contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease.