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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
A 50-year-old railroad worker presented with an erythematous, tender skin lesion on the right knee; the site of the lesion was sun-protected associated with 30 years of creosote-soaked clothing.
Phthalate Exposure and Allergy in the US Population
What does the latest science tell us about the connection between environmental exposure to phthalates, including those found in cosmetics, and the development of allergies?
Human Health Effects of Low-Level Methylmercury Exposure
Are humans at risk for adverse events after exposure to low-level methylmercury, and are they potentially serious?
Potential Mechanisms Linking Pesticides and Autism
Are scientists able to make a link between pesticides in our environment and the potential development of autism? Read this new article to get the latest information.
Harnessing the HGP for Public Health
The enormous amount of genetic data from the Human Genome Project (HGP) has benefited researchers studying gene-environment interactions, but also presents challenges in experimental design, data management, and the ethical, legal, and social implications of gene-environment research.
Exposure to Inorganic Arsenic in Drinking Water and CHD
Does chronic low-level exposure to arsenic in drinking water increase the risk of coronary heart disease?
Mother Nature - The Laws of Mother Nature
As human beings we love to have a convenient and technologically advanced lifestyle. For most of us this is the reward for a lot of hard work in our lives. However, in the laws of Mother Nature everything comes at a cost. For instance, in the case of material goods they cost and consume the Earth&ap
Office Plants - The Ultimate Office Fighting Machines
You may not be aware of it but there is battle taking place in office buildings all over the world. On one side is the toxic gases produced by modern office equipment and on the other, a group of surprising heroes; regular office plants.
A Quarter Of The Worlds Population Is Without Safe Drinking Water
A quarter of the worlds population is without safe drinking water. Less than 1% of the water treated by public water systems is used for drinking and cooking. In the time it took you to read these first three facts another child has just died in the developing world from unsafe drinking water.
A Happy Earth Makes For a Happy Fish
Many people have laid a heavy amount of criticism on car companies for producing an endless stream of models that contribute to the world's growing pollution problem.Many people believe that fast food restaurants are to blame for the population's overall health and weight problem as they c
Simple Ways We Can All Help Save Our Water Resources
What would you say if someone were to ask you to predict the fate of our world should all of our water resources dry up? At this point, there's no way to produce synthetic water, so if all the world's water dried up, there would be no way to sustain any type of life. Therefore, we all need
Why Do We Need Carbon Offset Companies?
Many would wonder what carbon offsetting really means. Most of us would be dumbfounded with this technical term but simply put, carbon offsetting is the reduction of greenhouse emissions in order to compensate for emissions made from another source or location.
3 Misconceptions People Have If They Think the European Commission Isn't Encouraging Bioenergy
A lot of people in the UK criticize the Europen Commission, but here is one area in which they are active and moving renewable energy policy forward with working groups which are developing methods and lobbying for better policy and fiscal assistance to encourage the development of much needed renew
Planetary Suicide
Time is running out. More people must get motivated to demand stronger, faster government action to address climate change threats to the survival of humanity as we know it. A new book offers a great way to become better informed and motivated.
Ways To Make Recycling Easier For People Who Live In A Small Space
More and more people are learning that if we do not recycle everything we can, then this country and indeed the world could well be in major trouble in years to come. With landfills running out of space and raw natural materials running low, we simply have to do everything we can to stem the flow an
Tablets As Potential E-Waste
Tablets are quite a new phenomenon, and the number of tablets in the electronic waste statistics is still quite small, but history shows that it will catch up. How can we prepare for this upcoming trend responsibly to save mother earth?
Street Children - The Face of Manila's Poverty
Street children, these are children living in the streets. How come they have no homes? Read on to learn why.
How to Go Green: Simple and Easy Ways
As a bucket can be filled with water trickling drop by drop into it, similarly, even the slightest action on your part can bring a huge positive change on the environment. It is sad but true that man has already abused the environment a lot.
Be Green and Beat the Credit Crunch
In the current economic climate there aren't many of us who aren't trying to tighten our belts at least a little in order to make it easier to weather the storm. Whether this is out of necessity or caution, there are numerous ways we can all save money and, as an added bonus, being frugal
Pinus Pinea - Learn Interesting Facts About This Umbrella Pine
Have you ever seen a Pinus Pinea? Have you noticed the most abundant tree species along the Mediterranean area? Stop wondering about this coniferous tree. This article will make it clear about the pros and cons of the Pinus Pinea and you would be an expert at this once you are completed with this.