Tag: public health
group name: ecomamas
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July 18, 2008 03:01 PM EDT --
It's too hot to move and even sitting still makes you perspire. But blasting the A/C is a pricey proposition. The good news is that there are ways to chill that lower your energy bill.
There are . . . more
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June 27, 2008 04:42 PM EDT --
Americans take great pride in perfectly manicured green lawns. Billions of dollars are spent every year caring for them. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water are used for irrigation. A surprising . . . more
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July 30, 2008 02:12 PM EDT --
Could swimming at your local beach be hazardous to your health? Swimming in contaminated water can cause a range of diseases, including rashes, pinkeye, ear infections and respiratory ailments. NRDC's . . . more
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June 09, 2008 03:40 PM EDT --
Avoiding rip tides and slathering on the sunscreen aren't the only things you need to do to be healthy and safe at the beach this summer. There may not be trash and medical waste on the beach, but . . . more
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August 09, 2008 11:26 PM EDT --
Changing your light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs is among the easiest things you can do to save energy at home. CFLs use far less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs which means less pollution . . . more
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August 27, 2008 01:28 PM EDT --
Arsenic is a deadly poison so what's it doing at the playground? Since the 1970s, wood filled with arsenic has been hammered into outdoor decks, benches, picnic tables and playsets. The federal government . . . more
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June 19, 2008 01:23 PM EDT --
After consumers started avoiding polycarbonate plastic bottles because the plastic leaches a hormone-disrupting chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), manufacturers are switching to other types of plastic. . . . more
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August 22, 2008 12:14 AM EDT --
As a well-intended pet owner, you might apply off-the-shelf products to your furry friend to help kill fleas and ticks. But those collars, sprays, and dusts contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets . . . more
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