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Environmental : Health & Medical
A Polar Bear's Fight to Survive
According to most evidence gathered by researchers and scientists everywhere, the phenomenon known as global warming is quickly killing off most polar bears. According to The Wall Street Journal, these bears are in fact drowning in their own native oceans because of this menace known as global warmi
Nanosilver
Silver nanoparticles are added to a variety of home products that many of us use on a daily basis. Could this exposure to sources of nanosilver cause adverse health effects?
Turmeric Dyeing of Silk Fabric
The natural dyes are eco-friendly, harmless and non-toxic in nature. Also, the usage of renewable sources of energy in textile and apparel industry has been increased due to many advantages associated with it. Solar energy usage for dyeing purpose is a cost effective method.
3 Easy Ways to Live Organically
More and more people are beginning to realize the importance of adopting a healthy and natural lifestyle. This is partially due to all the major food recalls in recent years. People shouldn't have to be scared of the foods that they eat anymore.
Creating a Green Office Environment
When making our lifestyle more environmentally friendly, a lot of attention is given to homes. Because people spend much of their time at work, greening an office is often just as important. Taking the time to save energy and use less resources at work will go a long way to protecting the environmen
If the Desire is There Then Environmental Improvements in Africa Could Happen Reasonably Quickly
Canada is hosting the G8 and G20 international leaders to discuss action on development and climate change and the global economy. The earliest news today is that the moneys which some nation pledged to give over these past few years has not been given, and the question needs to be asked as to why!
Ecological Intelligence - How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything
Book review of Daniel Goleman's Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything. Goleman's behavioral and practical perspective on ecofriendly consumerism is highlighted.
The High Environmental Impact And Cost Of Home Improvements
Home improvements are expensive, there is no doubt. Even with the magazines, books and television shows dedicated to showing us how to decorate for less or revamp a room using a few power tools and sheets of MDF, the bottom line is still rather high. But, improvements must be done if not to actually
Getting to Know About FSC Certification
While people are slowly getting to realize the importance of being eco friendly in everything that they carry out, it has become very essential to guide them and show the best way to find manufacturers and suppliers who offer only eco friendly products. The best ways for making people know that a pa
Laila Iskander
Laila Rashed Iskandar Kamel is a force to be reckoned with. She founded the Community and International Development Group in 1995 to help garbage collectors in Cairo become entrepreneurs and not just scavengers. She now serves as Minister of State for Environment Affairs under the leadership of Prim
Infertility And Some Cancers Linked To Hormone-Like Chemicals In Water Supply
The nations water supply is contaminated with chemicals that act like estrogen, causing abnormal hormonal effects on the body.The result is showing up as increasing incidence of infertility, reproductive malformations and cancers in men and women.
Exposure to Traffic Pollution and Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the relationship between distance to the nearest road, a marker of traffic pollution exposure, and the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis among US women?
Solar Tiles - An Attractive Alternative to Solar Panels
Solar tiles blend into the aesthetic of roofs, as opposed to solar panels which can stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. New solar power technology incorporates the properties of solar panels into attractive roofing tiles.
Organic Plant Food - Nature's Magic Ingredient
With the ever increasing demand for organic food production it is quite natural that we look for organic plant food to replace the chemical fertilizers that are commonly used in commercial production of fruit and vegetables.What is organic plant food?
Getting and Applying Ormus
In this article, Barry Carter shares on getting and applying ormus. Barry Carter is a leading authority on ormus, a "white, powder gold."
What is "Green IT" and How Can Your Business Participate?
Go Green!We've all heard this phrase.The poor condition of our environment is constantly in the news.This article discusses ways a business (or even a consumer) can participate in the Green Revolution.Not only will "Going Green" help the environment, but it will also help your busines
Explore and Support Sustainable Forestry
The Dos and Don'ts of sustainable forestry for manufacturers and consumers alike. Above all, stay informed. The health and beauty of our planet, our trees, our wildlife depends on all of us.
Continued Failure to Contain BP Oil Spill Draws Outrage
It has been over a month since this whole mess began, and like many people I just can't understand how something like this was even allowed to happen in the first place.With all the safety precautions that are put on things these days, how can you not have a backup plan in case something like
Handling Hazardous Waste - What You Need to Know
Business owners are constantly looking for new areas of operation that can be trimmed of "fat" to save expenses. One area often overlooked is the disposal cost of hazardous waste from operations. With oil prices surging worldwide, management has begun to look more closely at the costs asso
Wind Power - Well That Blows
Society has been looking for ways to harvest wind energy for centuries. Never has it been more important to be successful than now as we look for greener ways to produce energy and to reduce (and eventually replace) our dependency on fossil fuels.