Tag: environment
Shark Finning Wreaking Havoc on the Marine Food Chain
Shark finning is truly inhumane, and not just for the sharks. The entire ecological balance of our planet’s oceans is threatened by this practice....
Jet Fuel Exposure Can Cause Disease For Generations to Come
With another Earth Day now behind us, it is evident that more people are becoming increasingly aware of environmental pollution and toxins. Chemicals have...
Wiping vs Washing: Which is Better For The Planet and Your...
We clean our bodies with soap and water, our hands with soap and water, our clothes with soap and water but our bottoms with...
Environmental, Social and Economic Impact of Our Current Drought
According to researchers America is in the middle of a water crisis. Although you may not feel the pinch at home, it is happening...
The New ‘Green Energy’ – Algae Street Lights
French biochemist Pierre Calleja has harnessed the potential of green algae in a truly revolutionary manner: to control carbon emissions from traffic exhaust via...
Plastic Debris Killing Wildlife and Seeping Into the Food System
In Hawaii, debris from the tsunami in Japan from over a year ago is impacting the wildlife and coastline along the islands. Many of...
9 Dangerous Toxic Chemicals Present in Landfills
You might not think a whole lot about your trash after the garbage company picks it up every week. However, many chemicals found in...
Toxic Mold and Toxic Chemicals Post Risk in Wake of Sandy
For families faced with drastic cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy, it may seem like the problems continue to mount. In addition to the loss...
Healthy Emergency Storm Cleanup Advice
Q: My cousin lives in Hoboken, N.J., and he's digging out after Sandy. How important is it for him to use a facemask to...
Protect Yourself Against the Silent Killer
When Burt Lancaster boarded his submarine in the 1958 movie "Run Silent, Run Deep," he used sonar to hunt for the enemy. But when...
