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10 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Seventh Generation's Million Baby Crawl movement is picking up steam in the push to reform the U.S. toxic chemical policies, and an environmental activist 'heavy hitter', Erin Brockovich, took time to speak to us about the campaign and about toxic chemicals in general.+ READ MORE
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21 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
It's that time again–windows close with a thump, the furnace clicks on, and next thing you know, you're living in a hotbed of pollution that could rival the smog in L.A. Here are 10 easy, simple things you can do to keep the air quality pure and safe in your house this autumn.With more than 11...+ READ MORE
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17 Oct 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
As if global warming and wars over oil weren't enough to put a little guilt cloud over our energy consumption patterns, there's a host of other, much closer-to-home environmental problems that need to be addressed if we are to get on the right track to a clean energy future.The "Halliburton...+ READ MORE
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13 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Have any bright ideas on how to solve the world's most pressing problems?The only catch is that the piece must be interactive--perhaps to better engage those that who come across the work--and they must follow these following guidelines (from CGS): The stories or games have options which can lead to...+ READ MORE
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1 Oct 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
If you love to play in the snow, climate change is a very real threat to your lifestyle. Snow levels are retreating upwards in many areas, leaving some prime ski and snowboarding areas in jeopardy. So what's a winter sports fanatic to do?+ READ MORE
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1 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
U.S. Marines and other servicemen and women who were stationed at Camp LeJeune in the 1950s through 1980s were exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals in the water. If you or someone you know is having health problems that what should you do now?+ READ MORE
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20 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Just in case anyone still needs a reason to eschew cigarettes, dig this: smoking is very, very un-green.+ READ MORE
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13 Aug 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Child's play should always be safe and carefree. Here's how to make sure your neighborhood playground is as green as it can be.+ READ MORE
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28 Jul 2009 IN EMERIL GREEN | COMMENTS
Everyone has his favorite dish.Just toss them in a saute pan with a little olive oil and crushed red pepper and you have a healthy side dish in minutes.+ READ MORE
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27 Jul 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Sorry, Flipper. You could be swimming in a sea of toxic Triclosan, the antibacterial compound commonly found in human personal care products like hand soaps, dish soaps, sanitizing hand gels and even toothpaste. A recent research study found levels of the toxic pollutant in the blood of bottlenose...+ READ MORE
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8 Jul 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Recently, a CFL bulb shattered into pieces in my tiny living space. I was left with a large mess to clean up and after sweeping away the pieces, I swear I tasted a metallic-like flavor in my mouth the rest of the day. Am I a paranoid freak or do I have something legitimate to be afraid of?
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27 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
I've heard that manicures and pedicures are as addictive as cigarettes. A glossy red is very attractive now and then, but constantly having your nails painted, de-polished and then re-painted wreaks havoc on the environment. The varnishes and removers are loaded with highly toxic chemicals: Acetone,...+ READ MORE
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20 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
In 2007, The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics selected over 30 lipsticks in four different cities and sent them for lead testing. Over one half came back with detectable levels of lead. One third had more lead than the FDA legally allowed. Among the brands containing lead were the cosmetic powerhouses...+ READ MORE
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12 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A few months ago, I took a look at some of the health risks associated with Teflon cookware.From the UCLA study: Perfluorooctanoate and perfluorooctane sulfonate were considered to be biologically inactive, but recently animal studies have shown that these chemicals may have a variety of toxic...+ READ MORE
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12 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
As a young kid and now as an adult, playing in the dirt never lost its appeal. I may have evolved from building pretend dirt castles to carefully planting flowers, but nonetheless, the feeling of sandy or moist soil between my fingers never ceases to awaken the senses. However, nowadays, my more...+ READ MORE
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