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Natural Resources Defense Council Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) makes great one-stop shopping for a variety of conservation and environmental issues detailed with dozens of current links. Pick from major topics: atmosphere, energy, land, life, politics, sustainability, waste, water, weapons and more. atmosphere • energy • land • life • politics
NRDC and EDF NRDC and EDF are two of the premier nongovernment environmental organizations in the United States. They are always worth a visit. These days you can find out about the threat to a whale sanctuary, hog farms, and mercury batteries, among dozens of other subjects. nrdc • edf • websites • web sites • environment
NRDC's Legislative Watch If you want to keep up with federal legislation, subscribe to the NRDC Legislative Watch e-mail service. nrdc • natural resources defense council • congressional legislation • environment • updates
Everything You've Been Told About Alar is False
The truth about the chemical Alar and apples wa smothered under a mountain of PR millions. food • apples • pesticides • children • cancer
Much Bottled Water is Tap Water While some tap water's safety may be questioned, studies show bottled water is no safer. The toxins released from plastic in landfills are polluting our land and water. bottled water • polluting environment • tap water safety • spring water • future water supply
Pesticide Being Removed from Pet Flea Collars The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recently that carbaryl will not be used in pet collars sold in the U.S. as of September, 2010. flea control • pet collars • fleas • flea control dogs • dogs flea
Water Quality at Beaches The water quality at vacation beaches is worse than it's been in 17 years. In 2006 there was a record number of beach closings and warnings. water quality • u.s. beaches • beach closings • pollution • diseases and health
Big Yellow Not So Safe Riding the bus may not be so safe after all, according to an article posted on the CNN website. school busses • diesel • diesel exhaust • diesel school bus • nrdc
Environmental News Sources Environmental news sources on the web. environment • news • ecology • wildlife
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The Truth about Phthalates In addition to cell phones, which may be linked to brain cancer, and fluorescent light bulbs, which contain mercury, another common household item may also be harmful. phthalates • phthalate esters • endocrine disruption • endocrine disruptors • hormone blockers
How Industry Gets in Trouble by Upgrading Technology Industries can't upgrade technology without a permit, but getting a permit can cause emission compliance problems that industries would rather not be confronted with.
Business Benefits from Recycling Companies and customers benefit by supporting waste management and recycling programs by saving energy and money. Conserving resources is also good for the environment. recycled materials • recycling in business • waste reduction • prevent and reduce • recycle and reuse
Causes Galore Seek Supporters A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change. nuclear weapons • sonar • whales • water • arctic national wildlife refuge
Toxins in Breast Milk In response to reports of chemical pollutants found in human breast milk, some mothers have begun to question the safety of breastfeeding. toxins in breast milk • safety of breastfeeding • pollutants in breast milk • persistent organic pollutants • harmful chemicals
Navy, Environmentalists Strike Deal on Sonar Tests In a move deemed to be a temporary end to the controversy over Low Frequency Acoustical (LFA) sonar testing and its impact on whales, the U.S. Navy announced this month that it will limit the peacetime use of the sonar. lfa • sonar • navy • whales
Consequences of Global Warming What climate and other environmental changes loom on the horizon due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and how will these changes affect earth and life? consequences of global warming • climate crisis • climate change facts • effects of global warming • global climate change
Top Ten Cotton Countries Double-digit growth in China's textile industry forces the People's Republic to rely on cotton imports from the United States & other major cotton-exporting nations. top ten cotton countries • china's textile industry • major cotton-exporting nations • american government unfair subsidies • chinese farmers growers
Decline of Arctic Sea Ice The loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is accelerating with temperatures rising far faster in the region than anywhere else on Earth. arctic • arctic ocean • arctic sea ice • melting arctic • polar bear decline
Alternatives to Air Fresheners With recent studies confirming the toxicity of conventional air fresheners, many households are looking for ways to freshen the air naturally; try one of these ideas. alternatives to air fresheners • natural air fresheners • oil warmer • lamp ring • fan diffuser
Bees Are Disappearing In recent years beekeepers worldwide have noticed a scary trend. Bee colonies are disappearing. Scientists have sounded the alarm and are baffled as to the real causes. bees • bees colonies collapse • colony collapse disorder • american beekeeping federation • bee colonies
Winter Fruits and Vegetables Buy produce that is in season for your local region to reap the maximum nutritional benefits and ease the ecological strain caused by shipping out of season foods. winter fruits • winter vegetables • seasonal produce • seasonal fruits • seasonal vegetables
Choosing Sustainable Seafood With the popularity of seafood on the rise, our oceans are struggling to meet the demands. Overfishing and environmentally damaging fishing practices should be avoided. sustainable seafood • fish farming • longlining • trawling • seafood choices
Green Kids Online A guide to Websites designed to teach children about green and healthy living, biodiversity and protecting natural resource. green living • children • kids • education • eco-friendly education
Stop Global Warming Activist Laurie David explains how the globe is warming and how we are the cause of it. She shares solutions on what we can do about reducing climate change. global warming • laurie david • environmental activist • climate change • ways to reduce global warming
Bottled Water Versus Tap Water, Which Is Better Many people spend substantial amounts of money each year on bottled water because they believe that it is cleaner or safer than tap water. "tap or bottled water • nrdc • contaminated water • bottled water testing • bottled water contaminants
Green Groups Links to organizations that work to protect the environment and promote sustainable living green living • center for biological diversity • center for ecoliteracy • clean air conservancy • co-op america
How To Choose Sustainable Fabrics STOP! Before you get another pair of jeans, before you get your hands on another tailored jacket made from ANY fabric, there are a few alarming facts you should know. organic cotton • organic clothing • sustainable fabrics • green clothes • green shopping
New Dangers Discovered In Infant Formula A recent report on infant formula has revealed that 15 brands of powdered formula contained unsafe amounts of perchlorate, an ingredient in rocket fuel. infant formula • perchlorate • powdered infant formula • thyroid • contaminated formula
Pesticide-Testing Program Killed by USDA Pesticide testing on fruits, vegetables and field crops by the USDA to set safe levels of chemicals in agriculture has been shutdown leaving consumers at risk. pesticides • pesticides testing • pesticides risks • chemicals used on foods in the usa • usda pesticide testing program
Safe Fish and Seafood During Pregnancy Eating healthful dietary fats, such as those found in fish and seafood, is among several practices that support optimal hydration and support of a pregnant woman's skin. safe fish seafood during pregnancy • omega-3 fats support pregnant skin • low-mercury fish and seafood • guide to mercury in fish • benefits of omega-3
The We Campaign Addresses Global Warming Former Vice President Al Gore's group seeks to end U.S. dependence on fossil fuels within ten years. we campaign • global warming • climate change • clean energy • we can solve it
Tweens and the Environment Kids can help take care of the environment with these simple tips. environment kid • parenting tweens • green living • protect earth • save earth
American Forests Are Dying Trees and forests are critical to the ecology. Many know of the growing impact on the environment from the deforestation of Brazilian rainforests. american forests are dying • global warming • ecology • environmental disaster • tree mortality rates
Bee Friendly Gardening As the honey bee population declines, there are simple steps you can take to help the bees, including buying local honey, growing flowers and more. honey bees • how to help the honey bees • buy local honey • plant flowers that encourage bees • colony collapse disorder (ccd)
Dolphin Conservation International cooperation is necessary to save whales. whale-watching • overfishing • pollution • sonar • mediterranean dolphin populations
Global Warming Predictions Temperatures and precipitation are predicted to increase because of global warming. This will lead to food shortages, decreased water supplies and severe storms. global warming • mandatory recycling • greenhouse gas effects • climate change • pollution
Heavy Metals and Coal Coal is mined from the earth and contains many minerals besides carbon. Mercury, lead, and arsenic are found in and around coal in concentrations depending on geography. coal • heavy metals • lead • mercury • arsenic
Natural Herbicides are Safe and Inexpensive Using natural herbicides may require a little more elbow grease, but are much safer in the long run. organic gardening • natural herbicides • natural weed control • glyphosate • atrazine
Reducing the Family's Carbon Footprint American households dispose of large amounts of trash - four pounds per person per day! There are simple things a family can do to lessen its collective carbon footprint. reusable water bottles • reduce carbon footprint • reduce waste • reducing waste • family waste
The Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer Considering a career in environmental studies? How about leading the charge as the Chief Sustainability Officer? chief sustainability officer • head of corporate responsibility • top corporate job in sustainability • chief green officer • green leadership
Water Pollution Threatens U.S. Beach Swimmers Sewage, animal waste, and other pollution that could expose U.S. swimmers to a host of waterborne illnesses necessitated 20,000 beach closing and advisory days in 2008. water quality • water pollution • pollution • water • beach |
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