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A link between air travel and deaths on the ground

A link between air travel and deaths on the ground

October 01, 2010

Study suggests pollution from airplanes flying at ‘cruise’ altitudes contributes to 8,000 deaths per year globally


New study exposes effects of bisphenol A on human health

New study exposes effects of bisphenol A on human health

September 23, 2010

New Study Indicates Higher than Predicted Human Exposure to the Toxic Chemical Bisphenol A. Researchers renew call for governmental agencies to identify all products with BPA


New ChildSafe Guidelines Announced For Green Cleaning Products Used In Schools

New ChildSafe Guidelines Announced For Green Cleaning Products Used In Schools

September 15, 2010

A New York non-profit, has announced the publication of its newly revised ChildSafe Guidelines for cleaning products used in schools and day-care centers.


Are Cell Phones Safe? The Verdict is Still Out

Are Cell Phones Safe? The Verdict is Still Out

August 08, 2010

While some studies have suggested that frequent use of cell phones causes increased risk of brain and mouth cancers, others have found no such links. But since cell phones are relatively new and brain cancers grow slowly, many experts are now recommending taking steps to reduce exposure.


Recycling Roofs to Roads

Recycling Roofs to Roads

July 19, 2010

Recycling asphalt shingles known as RAS into road base has over a decade worth of history in the Eastern States. Although not a new process, in Western Canada it’s taken a little longer to “lift off” so to speak.


Nature vs. Nurture in Forest Recovery

Nature vs. Nurture in Forest Recovery

July 06, 2010

A programme is emerging in Germany to expand the total area covered by forests -- to as much as five percent of national territory.


Reckless Self-Interest of the Fragrance Industry

July 04, 2010

People must be protected from exposure to fragrance ingredients that may cause cancer or fetal, hormonal or reproductive toxicity, says the Cancer Prevention Coalition.


No Silver Lining - An Investigation into Bisphenol A in Canned Foods

No Silver Lining - An Investigation into Bisphenol A in Canned Foods

June 01, 2010

Everyday exposure to dangerous levels of toxic chemical BPA unavoidable for most families


Wind Turbines - Not Pretty But Not Unhealthy - Ontario

Wind Turbines - Not Pretty But Not Unhealthy - Ontario

May 24, 2010

New report from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health says there is no direct causal link between wind turbines and adverse health effects


Not so sexy! Hidden chemicals in perfume and cologne

Not so sexy! Hidden chemicals in perfume and cologne

May 13, 2010

A rose may be a rose. But that rose-like fragrance in your perfume may be something else entirely, concocted from any number of the fragrance industry’s 3,100 stock chemical ingredients, the blend of which is almost always kept hidden from the consumer


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