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02/04/2018
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By Cassie B.
Mercury pollution in the Great Lakes: A look at how it impacts fish and what must be done to make them safe to eat
With ongoing advisories about toxic fish and warnings to limit consumption, there is no doubt that mercury pollution is a serious problem in the Great Lakes. For many years, the levels of mercury in the fish there dropped as regulations on area factories tightened, but levels have started to rise to concerning heights once again […]
01/30/2018
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By Cassie B.
Natural pollution solutions: Moss can be used to decontaminate soil and water polluted with heavy metals like lead
The horrible situation that unfolded in Flint, Michigan, reminded many people just how serious a problem lead contamination in water can be. Not only is the presence of lead in water problematic on its own, but the current solutions for removing it and other heavy metals leave a lot to be desired. Getting lead out […]
11/16/2017
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By Cassie B.
Food web disturbance and elevated levels of mercury in rivers may have been caused by dams, according to study
The green energy “run of river” dams that have been gaining in popularity could have a very serious downside. This type of dam diverts a part of a stream though a set of turbines before feeding it back into the stream downriver. While proponents say this type of hydro project is desirable because it can […]
11/08/2017
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By Cassie B.
More science confirms fluoride exposure damages brains and lowers IQs in newborns
Getting cavities is no fun, but just how far are you willing to go to prevent them? Most people who have had a cavity filled consider regular brushing and flossing to be a small price to pay to avoid repeating the unpleasant experience in the dentist’s chair. However, few would say that they’d be willing […]
11/06/2017
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By Cassie B.
Shocking study discovers that pollution kills more people than all wars, shootings and natural disasters
Some people still think that pollution is an overblown concern on the part of “tree huggers,” but a new study puts the situation in perspective and illustrates precisely why each and every one of us should be doing our part to stem the problem. The study, which was published in the medical journal Lancet, showed […]
10/23/2017
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By Cassie B.
Over-prescription of antidepressants polluting oceans and threatening sea life
Our actions can affect the environment in many ways, and some are more obvious than others. Throwing garbage into the ocean, cutting down trees, and pumping toxic chemicals into the air out of factory smokestacks are clearly harmful to our planet, but other actions are destroying the earth much more quietly. For example, did you […]
10/18/2017
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By Cassie B.
Researchers struggle to find effective way to mitigate damage done by atrazine, a common weedkiller known to harm human health, wildlife, aquatic life
The widely used weed killer atrazine has long been wreaking havoc on the planet, affecting not only human health but that of wildlife and aquatic life. Just how bad is it? The chemical was banned in the European Union 15 years ago because of its “ubiquitous and unpreventable” contamination, yet somehow it is still used […]
10/06/2017
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By Cassie B.
FEMA found to be 75 percent ineffective, according to new analysis
The 100-year flood plain maps created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) carry a lot of weight. They are used by insurance companies to predict risk when setting policy terms and premiums, and federal and state officials use them to plan for floods. They must be reasonably accurate to be given such powerful votes […]
09/28/2017
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By Cassie B.
Consumers being poisoned to death from “cumulative risk” of pesticide and chemical exposure, warns legal expert
With more information constantly coming to light about the toxic chemicals we use in our daily lives, it can be enough to make you want to live inside a bubble. You can grow your own food and make natural cleaning supplies, but what about the flame retardants in your clothes or the pesticides on the […]
09/28/2017
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By Cassie B.
The same sewage spilled all over Houston and Florida is routinely spread on food farms across America
In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, we’ve been hearing a lot about the dangers of flood waters. Filled with sewage, these waters are complicating life and putting people’s health at risk in the flood zone. It’s a disturbing problem, but if you don’t happen to live in the affected areas, it’s nothing you […]
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