More Than Half of U.S. Population Lives in Counties with Unsafe Air
Saturday March 31, 2007
While the overall level of air pollution has decreased in the past few years, the American Lung Association says that more than half of all Americans live in counties with ... Read More
Harry Potter to Make Fewer Trees Disappear in His Final Appearance
Tuesday March 27, 2007
Harry Potter fans may not know if their favorite characters will survive the pen of author J.K. Rowling in the final volume of the seven-book series, but at least the ... Read More
World Water Day: A Billion People Worldwide Lack Safe Drinking Water
Thursday March 22, 2007
More than a billion people lack access to safe drinking water. Every day, 14,000 people die from diseases caused by this global water crisis, the majority of them children under ... Read More
Why and How to Recycle Phonebooks
Monday March 19, 2007
Phonebook papers are 100 percent recyclable and are used primarily to—you guessed it—make new phonebooks! Old phonebooks are also sometimes recycled into building materials and products you use in your ... Read More
Solar Power: The Pros and Cons of Solar Power
Wednesday March 14, 2007
The sun is a virtually endless source of clean, renewable energy, which should make solar power a logical alternative to finite fossil fuels that pollute the atmosphere and contribute to ... Read More
Eco-Friendly Drain Cleaners
Friday March 9, 2007
Looking for a way to keep your drains unclogged without damaging the environment or your health? Here are are some of the best non-polluting, non-caustic, eco-friendly drain cleaner options available.
Heavy Use of Mobile Phones Increases Cancer Risk
Thursday March 8, 2007
Mobile phones are a mainstay of personal and professional communications worldwide--but are they safe? A study by the Swedish National Institute for Working Life and the University of Oerebro found ... Read More
Want to Save the Planet and Strengthen Your Community? Try Volunteering
Monday March 5, 2007
If you’ve been thinking about volunteering to support the environment or to lend a hand on other important issues in your community, why wait? Besides advancing a cause you believe ... Read More