Articles related to "Environmental Health"
Children's Environmental Health Network
This article introduces the Children's Environmental Health Network, a great resource for information.
environmental health • environment • health • children • children's health
This article introduces the Children's Environmental Health Network, a great resource for information.
environmental health • environment • health • children • children's health
A Pesticide Causing Developmental Disabilities
Are there environmental pollutants which can cause developmental disabilities, where the delays present around age three, as is the case for Autism?
developmental delays • autism • chlorpyrifos • dow chemical • dursban
Are there environmental pollutants which can cause developmental disabilities, where the delays present around age three, as is the case for Autism?
developmental delays • autism • chlorpyrifos • dow chemical • dursban
Environmental Health Information on Children
Children are exposed to more bad stuff than adults are partly because they're closer to the ground and because they put all kinds of yukky stuff in their mouths. It turns out that "pound for pound of body weight, children breathe more air, drink more water and eat more food than adults," according to <cite>The EPA Children's Environmental Health Yearbook Executive Summary."</cite> And therein lies the threat.
environmental health • epa • children's health • disease • aasthma
Children are exposed to more bad stuff than adults are partly because they're closer to the ground and because they put all kinds of yukky stuff in their mouths. It turns out that "pound for pound of body weight, children breathe more air, drink more water and eat more food than adults," according to <cite>The EPA Children's Environmental Health Yearbook Executive Summary."</cite> And therein lies the threat.
environmental health • epa • children's health • disease • aasthma
Environmental Web Sites
There are thousands of environmental sites on the web. Here are four you may not have heard of: Environmental Library, Salton Sea, National Safety Council-Environmental Health Center, Marine Debris.
environmental library • salton sea • environmental health center • national safety council • web sites
There are thousands of environmental sites on the web. Here are four you may not have heard of: Environmental Library, Salton Sea, National Safety Council-Environmental Health Center, Marine Debris.
environmental library • salton sea • environmental health center • national safety council • web sites
Lead Poisoning
Some common sources of lead poisoning and affects of lead poisoning in children. Some ways that you can protect yourself and your child. Links to other sources of information.
lead poisoning • children • environmental health • environmental risk • pre-natal development
Some common sources of lead poisoning and affects of lead poisoning in children. Some ways that you can protect yourself and your child. Links to other sources of information.
lead poisoning • children • environmental health • environmental risk • pre-natal development
Toxic Black Mold
An overview of some issues surrounding stachybotrys chartarum, better known as toxic black mold, a growing concern among tenants and homeowners across the nation.
stachybotrys chartarum • toxic • mold • environmental health • water damage
An overview of some issues surrounding stachybotrys chartarum, better known as toxic black mold, a growing concern among tenants and homeowners across the nation.
stachybotrys chartarum • toxic • mold • environmental health • water damage
A Ban on BPA?
The chemical bisphenol A has been a hot topic for debate as concerned scientists advise the FDA to issue limits on BPA.
why ban bpa • fda declines bpa limits • bpa in baby bottles • bisphenol a in baby bottles • california ban on bpa
The chemical bisphenol A has been a hot topic for debate as concerned scientists advise the FDA to issue limits on BPA.
why ban bpa • fda declines bpa limits • bpa in baby bottles • bisphenol a in baby bottles • california ban on bpa
Autism in India
Many issues make effective Autism treatment in India difficult, including social attitudes, political will, and environmental conditions.
autism • india • nirmaya • tito mukhopadhyay • thimerosal
Many issues make effective Autism treatment in India difficult, including social attitudes, political will, and environmental conditions.
autism • india • nirmaya • tito mukhopadhyay • thimerosal
Pesticide Use on Fruits and Vegetables
The government makes promises to keep the most harmful-to-humans pesticides off of food, however many fruits and vegetables are still saturated with them.
pesticides effects on children • pesticide laden fruits and vegetables • fruits and vegetables sprayed with chlorpyrifos • fruits with the worse contamination • vegetables with the worse contamination
The government makes promises to keep the most harmful-to-humans pesticides off of food, however many fruits and vegetables are still saturated with them.
pesticides effects on children • pesticide laden fruits and vegetables • fruits and vegetables sprayed with chlorpyrifos • fruits with the worse contamination • vegetables with the worse contamination
Recruitment for National Children's Study Begun
After a decade of planning, a survey to track 100,000 children from conception to age 21 has begun, announced Dr. Philip Landrigan of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
national children's study • health survey • genetic and environmental health factors • health care • chronic illness
After a decade of planning, a survey to track 100,000 children from conception to age 21 has begun, announced Dr. Philip Landrigan of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
national children's study • health survey • genetic and environmental health factors • health care • chronic illness
Birth Defects from Plastics
According to studies, chemicals from plastics are getting into women's bodies and a small percentage of their baby boys have genitals that are more feminine.
plastics • phthalates • birth defects • small penis • malformed testicles
According to studies, chemicals from plastics are getting into women's bodies and a small percentage of their baby boys have genitals that are more feminine.
plastics • phthalates • birth defects • small penis • malformed testicles
AstroTurf Linked to Autism
The origin of Developmental Disabilities such as Autism is unclear; however, one possible factor is air pollution arising from sources such as AstroTurf and fuel exhaust.
developmental disabilities • astroturf • pollution • autism • jenny mccarthy
The origin of Developmental Disabilities such as Autism is unclear; however, one possible factor is air pollution arising from sources such as AstroTurf and fuel exhaust.
developmental disabilities • astroturf • pollution • autism • jenny mccarthy
A Future With No Males Becoming Possible
With dangerous household products causing more female births and fertility treatments producing twins and triplets, men may be on the way out.
girl babies replace boys • twins triplets and multiple births • ordinary products • more girl than boy births • 106 boys to 100 girls
With dangerous household products causing more female births and fertility treatments producing twins and triplets, men may be on the way out.
girl babies replace boys • twins triplets and multiple births • ordinary products • more girl than boy births • 106 boys to 100 girls
Air Pollution a Growing Environmental Threat
Despite pollution controls, air pollution, enhanced by global warming, continues to damage the environment and endanger the health of the public.
air pollution a growing environmental threat • airborne pollution • environmental health concerns • pollution controls • air pollution
Despite pollution controls, air pollution, enhanced by global warming, continues to damage the environment and endanger the health of the public.
air pollution a growing environmental threat • airborne pollution • environmental health concerns • pollution controls • air pollution
Become a Vegetarian Environmentalist
Take action to prevent environmental decline, habitat loss, and global warming by eating low on the food chain.
environmental activists and vegetarians • vegetarian environmentalist • vegetarian menu • vegetarian meal planning • plant-based diet and social justice
Take action to prevent environmental decline, habitat loss, and global warming by eating low on the food chain.
environmental activists and vegetarians • vegetarian environmentalist • vegetarian menu • vegetarian meal planning • plant-based diet and social justice
Integrated Bicycling Resolution
At their June conference, the U.S. Conference of Mayors recognized that bicycling should be promoted for many reasons including transportation, environment, and health.
u.s. conference of mayors resolution on bicycling • national transportation crisis • bicycling for health • traffic congestion • obesity epedemic
At their June conference, the U.S. Conference of Mayors recognized that bicycling should be promoted for many reasons including transportation, environment, and health.
u.s. conference of mayors resolution on bicycling • national transportation crisis • bicycling for health • traffic congestion • obesity epedemic
Polycarbonate Water Bottles
A new reprot from the U.S. government has raised concerns that products such as water bottles contain a toxic chemical.
polycarbonate • polycarbonate plastic • polycarbonate water bottles • polycarbonate water bottle • polycarbonate bottle
A new reprot from the U.S. government has raised concerns that products such as water bottles contain a toxic chemical.
polycarbonate • polycarbonate plastic • polycarbonate water bottles • polycarbonate water bottle • polycarbonate bottle
Recognising and Preventing Salmonella
Salmonella is a bacterium which is one of the commonest causes of food poisoning worldwide. There are over 2,000 different types.
preventing salmonella • symptoms of food posioning • treatment for salmonella foo posioning • transmitting salmonella in humans • causes of salmonella food posioning
Salmonella is a bacterium which is one of the commonest causes of food poisoning worldwide. There are over 2,000 different types.
preventing salmonella • symptoms of food posioning • treatment for salmonella foo posioning • transmitting salmonella in humans • causes of salmonella food posioning
Weed Killer Kills Fertility
Until recently scientists thought that pesticides did not have any affect on reproductive health. But animal studies suggest that we may be at risk after all.
weed killers kill fertility • fertilizer and infertility • agro-chemicals and infertility • autoimmunity • low sperm count
Until recently scientists thought that pesticides did not have any affect on reproductive health. But animal studies suggest that we may be at risk after all.
weed killers kill fertility • fertilizer and infertility • agro-chemicals and infertility • autoimmunity • low sperm count
Terrorism and the Environment
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist acts, other terrorist targets are worth a though from an environmental perspective.
environmental terrorism • bioterrorism
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist acts, other terrorist targets are worth a though from an environmental perspective.
environmental terrorism • bioterrorism
'DES' might be one….
Brief description of a potential chemical environmental factor and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast and ovary cancer.
chemical carcinogen • des • breast • ovary • cancer
Brief description of a potential chemical environmental factor and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast and ovary cancer.
chemical carcinogen • des • breast • ovary • cancer
Mercury Spills Are Too Frequent
Mercury keeps spilling around the world, causing illness, often to children.
mercury • environment
Mercury keeps spilling around the world, causing illness, often to children.
mercury • environment
A Free, Green Education
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
opencourseware • free online education • no-cost college courses • online universities • educational resources
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
opencourseware • free online education • no-cost college courses • online universities • educational resources
A Month for Eco-Events
Coming conventions, observations and other environment-focused events
international compost awareness week • green energy & transportation show • change the world tour • go green expoworkshopcinema • corporate climate response
Coming conventions, observations and other environment-focused events
international compost awareness week • green energy & transportation show • change the world tour • go green expoworkshopcinema • corporate climate response
Alternative Energy
Description of manure as a form of energy provider.
manure • biomass • biogas digesters • alternative energy • wisconsin
Description of manure as a form of energy provider.
manure • biomass • biogas digesters • alternative energy • wisconsin
Arctic Warming Becoming Pronounced
Among the signs of faster changes as a result of climate change are rising surface temperatures, a near-record loss of summer ice, and surface ice melting in Greenland.
arctic global warming • sea ice loss in the arctic • global warming effects • arctic ocean sea surface temperatures • ice melt in greenland
Among the signs of faster changes as a result of climate change are rising surface temperatures, a near-record loss of summer ice, and surface ice melting in Greenland.
arctic global warming • sea ice loss in the arctic • global warming effects • arctic ocean sea surface temperatures • ice melt in greenland
Autism and Preschool
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can benefit greatly from attending a preschool program that is capable of suiting their special needs.
autism • special eduction • autism spectrum disorder • early intervention • preschool
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can benefit greatly from attending a preschool program that is capable of suiting their special needs.
autism • special eduction • autism spectrum disorder • early intervention • preschool
Autism Society of America
The United State's leading autism organization, the Autism Society of America, is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by autism.
autism society of america • autism organization • autism research • autism awareness • autism support
The United State's leading autism organization, the Autism Society of America, is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by autism.
autism society of america • autism organization • autism research • autism awareness • autism support
Diet and Hormone Disrupters in Girls
Girl's hormonal development may be effected by diet.
hormones • diet • phthalate • women's health • health
Girl's hormonal development may be effected by diet.
hormones • diet • phthalate • women's health • health
Effects Of Toxins On the Human Body
Surprising findings have emerged from a recently reported study on the effects of chemicals on the human body. Here is a brief summary of the findings.
cotinine • mercury • environmentalists • plastic industry
Surprising findings have emerged from a recently reported study on the effects of chemicals on the human body. Here is a brief summary of the findings.
cotinine • mercury • environmentalists • plastic industry
Environmental Factor Infertility
pollutive, occupational and dietary contributors to infertility
pollution and infertility • ocupational hazards • smoking • pesticides • car emissions
pollutive, occupational and dietary contributors to infertility
pollution and infertility • ocupational hazards • smoking • pesticides • car emissions
GMOs: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Canadians and Europeans take steps to end the brief history of genetically modified crops.
gmo • canada • wheat • agriculture • farming
Canadians and Europeans take steps to end the brief history of genetically modified crops.
gmo • canada • wheat • agriculture • farming
Going Green In Your Home
With the recent campaign toward green living, many companies have decided to jump on board and make their own version of an environmentally-friendly cleaning product.
"going green at home" • "green living" • "green cleaning products" • "method" • "seventh generation"
With the recent campaign toward green living, many companies have decided to jump on board and make their own version of an environmentally-friendly cleaning product.
"going green at home" • "green living" • "green cleaning products" • "method" • "seventh generation"
Light At The End Of The Forest
Deforestation progress and future.
deforestation forest trees conservation news globa
Deforestation progress and future.
deforestation forest trees conservation news globa
More on Secondhand Smoke
Why you should take the EPA's Smoke-Free Pledge and make your family safe from the dangers of cigarette smoke.
asthma • attacks • secondhand smoke
Why you should take the EPA's Smoke-Free Pledge and make your family safe from the dangers of cigarette smoke.
asthma • attacks • secondhand smoke
Public Lands Protection Bill Considered
Bill S.22, if passed, would allow Congress to consider funding several conservation projects aimed at protecting valuable natural resources in the USA.
public lands protection bill • omnibus bill s.22 • wyoming range legacy act • west walker river protection • trout unlimited
Bill S.22, if passed, would allow Congress to consider funding several conservation projects aimed at protecting valuable natural resources in the USA.
public lands protection bill • omnibus bill s.22 • wyoming range legacy act • west walker river protection • trout unlimited
Sunscreen, We May Need It
This article talks about sunscreen and african americans. It also gives the basics about what sunscreen is.
sunscreen • african americans • uv rays
This article talks about sunscreen and african americans. It also gives the basics about what sunscreen is.
sunscreen • african americans • uv rays
The Scoop On This Poop!
The use of manure for energy, in both the power hungry society of North America and the energy starved country of China.
manure • biogas digesters • alternative energy • china • wisconsin
The use of manure for energy, in both the power hungry society of North America and the energy starved country of China.
manure • biogas digesters • alternative energy • china • wisconsin
What is an Epidemiologist?
Epidemiologists are at the center of the public health field. They perform studies to determine what factors cause or contribute to disease.
epidemiology • epidemiologist • public health career • public health profession • public health
Epidemiologists are at the center of the public health field. They perform studies to determine what factors cause or contribute to disease.
epidemiology • epidemiologist • public health career • public health profession • public health
Which is Greener - Real or Fake Christmas Trees?
For those looking to go green this holiday season, farmed real Christmas trees are a more Earth-friendly option than artificial ones.
greener christmas tree real fake • artificial real pines environment • earth friendly christmas trees • go green farmed christmas tree • plastic christmas trees chemicals
For those looking to go green this holiday season, farmed real Christmas trees are a more Earth-friendly option than artificial ones.
greener christmas tree real fake • artificial real pines environment • earth friendly christmas trees • go green farmed christmas tree • plastic christmas trees chemicals
A Leader in Sustainable Tourism
As a leader of luxury class hotels and resorts within the travel and tourism industry, Fairmont was the first to launch a chain-wide environmental program.
leaders forefronts developments sustainable touris • first launch chain-wide environmental programs • superior levels upscale services amenities • architecturally appropriates settings • policy papers glass recycling
As a leader of luxury class hotels and resorts within the travel and tourism industry, Fairmont was the first to launch a chain-wide environmental program.
leaders forefronts developments sustainable touris • first launch chain-wide environmental programs • superior levels upscale services amenities • architecturally appropriates settings • policy papers glass recycling
Al Gore's Global Warming Projects
Live Earth concerts, The Climate Project, the We Campaign, warn about our climate crisis while projecting how to have 100% carbon free electrical energy within 10 years.
al gore • causes of global warming • global climate change • clean energy • madonna
Live Earth concerts, The Climate Project, the We Campaign, warn about our climate crisis while projecting how to have 100% carbon free electrical energy within 10 years.
al gore • causes of global warming • global climate change • clean energy • madonna
All eyes on you or US?
A review of the new report by the Worldwatch Institute on "The State of the World 2004". Steps to step out of the thoughtlessness of mainstream "more-is-better" thinking
environment • global • consumer • globalization • development
A review of the new report by the Worldwatch Institute on "The State of the World 2004". Steps to step out of the thoughtlessness of mainstream "more-is-better" thinking
environment • global • consumer • globalization • development
Asthma Can Be Caused By Prenatal Exposure
Study reveals that children can develop asthma and middle ear infections, as a result of exposure to commonly found pollutants.
pcbs exposure to pregnant women • dioxin exposure • pregnancy chemicals and asthma • asthma in children exposed to wildfires • dioxins in wildfires
Study reveals that children can develop asthma and middle ear infections, as a result of exposure to commonly found pollutants.
pcbs exposure to pregnant women • dioxin exposure • pregnancy chemicals and asthma • asthma in children exposed to wildfires • dioxins in wildfires
Cancer Cluster or Coincidence?
The rural community of Indian Bayou has serious concerns about possible groundwater contamination and an unusually high rate of cancer incidence within a very small area of Acadiana.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • cancer • groundwater
The rural community of Indian Bayou has serious concerns about possible groundwater contamination and an unusually high rate of cancer incidence within a very small area of Acadiana.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • cancer • groundwater
Children's Clothing and the New Child Safety Law
When the CPSIA goes into effect Feb. 10, parents who buy their children's clothes at thrift stores and consignment shops may have to look elsewhere.
children’s clothing • new child safety law • how consumer product safety improvement act affect • what cpsia means used children’s clothes • new exemptions cpsia
When the CPSIA goes into effect Feb. 10, parents who buy their children's clothes at thrift stores and consignment shops may have to look elsewhere.
children’s clothing • new child safety law • how consumer product safety improvement act affect • what cpsia means used children’s clothes • new exemptions cpsia
Environmental Impact of Asian Brown Cloud
Reports on the Asian brown cloud show that while masking the global temperature rise, it has local and global negative environmental impacts.
environmental impact of asian brown cloud • asian haze • atmospheric brown cloud • masking the global temperature rise • global negative environmental impacts
Reports on the Asian brown cloud show that while masking the global temperature rise, it has local and global negative environmental impacts.
environmental impact of asian brown cloud • asian haze • atmospheric brown cloud • masking the global temperature rise • global negative environmental impacts
Environmental News Sources
Environmental news sources on the web.
environment • news • ecology • wildlife
Environmental news sources on the web.
environment • news • ecology • wildlife
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