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The Health of Americans or The Resolution of The Country’s Impending Debt. Which is More Important?

Guest Contributor — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 19:16:41 +0000

Americans are now at risk of developing flulike symptoms, hallucinations, depression, migraines, and damage to the central nervous system by drinking tainted well water or breathing the toxic air outdoors now that the Trump Administration has loosened regulations on methane leakage. Methane is very similar to carbon dioxide. Many energy companies burn off or “flare” […]

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Air pollution particles found in mothers’ placentas

Matthew Fiala — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:53:17 +0000

Scientists found the first evidence that air pollution particles travel through pregnant women lungs and lodge in their placentas. A study of women in London, United Kingdom found sooty particles in the placentas of their babies and researchers believe that the particles are likely to enter the fetus. This study indicates that the air a […]

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Our Collective Blind Spot to Synthetic Chemical Contamination

Nicholas Say — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:29:00 +0000

We are really focused on carbon emissions, and while that is positive, we are overlooking a very dangerous source of environmental contamination. We produce and disseminate huge amounts of synthetic chemicals, and very little attention is paid to how they effect our environment. In a recent study by Emma Rosi and Mark Gessner, this largely […]

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Aldi Is Banning Hazardous Chemicals from Their Shelves

Courtney Lepping — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:23:39 +0000

Discount store Aldi’s stated objective is to create a healthier brand for consumers, being that the pesticides generate political concern over their usage. Customers will know that several different pesticides will be removed, and for different reasons. Thiamethoxam and Chlorpyrifos might pose an autoimmune disorder threat, for example, as it has been found to be […]

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3 Natural Options for Keeping the House Clean

Annika Tostengard — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:52:22 +0000

Many chemical cleaners available on the market today are bad for the environment, and also probably bad for human health. However, the CDC also reports that 76 million US residents become sick from food-borne pathogens every year. Most of these illnesses come from the kitchen, usually the dirtiest room in the house; even bathrooms usually […]

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Unsurprisingly, Media Overstates Link Between Bacon and Cancer

Annika Tostengard — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 06:41:07 +0000

Yes, the World Health Organization (WHO) now states that eating processed meat like bacon and sausage can cause cancer. However, that certainly does not mean that it is “as big a threat as cigarettes”, as one headline on the subject read. The WHO’s list of carcinogenic, or cancer-causing, substances doesn’t address the degree to which they […]

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Black Silicon – The Nanomaterial That Eliminates Germs From Kitchen Counters

Mila Luleva — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 21:30:32 +0000

Scientists from around the world are continuously trying to find a solution to the increasing problem of pollution. This being either outdoor or indoor, pollution is one of the main reasons for spreading of viruses, chronic diseases and cancer. It looks like quite a large portion of scientific research focuses on the big picture- global […]

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How Coal Pollution Makes Our Kids Sick (video)

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:43:55 +0000

Scraping the mountaintops for coal is the worst practice the environment has ever had to face. Despite all the troubles that mining for coal does to humanity and the environment, the US relies heavily on the black matter to power itself and sustain this unsustainable way of living. The Sierra Club has put up on […]

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Vehicle Emissions Transforming Good Cholesterol into Bad One

Mila Luleva — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:06:08 +0000

A new study reveals that vehicle emissions affect the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, leading to hardening of arteries and increased risk of artery clogging. The study will be released in the June’s issue of the the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, and it is conducted by a team of researchers from UCLA, University […]

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Living Near Car Traffic Leads to Heart Disease, Study Finds

Ovidiu Sandru — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:32:00 +0000

Fumes from gas-powered cars (diesels, mostly) can harm your health seriously if you live near high-trafficked roads. Fine particle matter (PM) emitted by ICE engines enter your lungs and access even the deepest parts of them, as they’re just 1/100 of a human hair in width (2.5 micrometers). David Rich, ScD, associate professor of public […]

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High Ozone Levels Linked to Heart Attacks

Leigh Hutchens — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:25:09 +0000

Researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas have proven a definite correlation between cardiac arrests occurring outside the hospital and air pollution and ozone levels. At the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Boston, Rice statisticians Katherine Ensor and Loren Raun announced their findings, which they derived from a huge data […]

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Climate Change Might Cause More Severe Flu Seasons

Mila Luleva — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:10:07 +0000

The list of consequences from climate change seems to expand constantly, as scientists across the globe continue to establish relationships between various factors and rising temperatures. A recent study conducted by a team of scientists led by Sherry Towers, research professor in the Mathematical, Computational and Modeling Sciences Center at Arizona State University, warns that […]

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Human Health Risks Associated with Diesel Fumes, EU to Slash Emissions

Benji Jerew — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:24:12 +0000

Diesel-powered vehicles are inherently more efficient and generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions, which is good news for those concerned about climate change. On the other hand, other diesel emissions, such as large particulate matter [PM10] and nitrogen dioxide [NO2], have been linked to human health problems. “Diesel vehicles are more efficient, but they emit a […]

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Open Fire Cooking: Health and Environmental Issues to be Researched

Leigh Hutchens — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:27:59 +0000

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is launching a 3 year international study to assess the impact of open-fire cooking on disease and air quality. Scientists hope to determine whether newer stoves employing modern technology can reduce disease and improve regional air quality. The study will utilize an unprecedented collaboration of atmospheric scientists, statisticians, […]

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Infographic: Public Transportation is Better for Your Health and the Environment!

Benji Jerew — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:42:52 +0000

When considering your daily commute, have you ever gone beyond the financial or environmental aspect of your choices? We already know that taking public transportation eliminates carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere and that it saves nearly $10,000 a year for the average American. The cost savings could be way more when you consider the health benefits […]

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