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Larry's Environmental Issues Blog July 2007 Archive

By Larry West, About.com Guide to Environmental Issues since 2005

Top 10 Environmental News Sources

Tuesday July 31, 2007
Staying informed isn't always easy. There is just so much important environmental news, and so many places in the world to find it. To make things less complicated, I have ... Read More

Living Green and Doing Good

Monday July 30, 2007
Green for Good offers consumers an opportunity to live “green” and do good at the same time. Green for Good provides an easy-to-access online marketplace for hundreds of organic and ... Read More

Floods, Fires and Severe Heat Ravage Europe and the UK

Sunday July 29, 2007
Floods, fires, storms and record-breaking heat across Europe and the UK this summer have left hundreds of people dead, forced thousands more from their homes, and caused property damage that ... Read More

Why is Eco-Fashion So Hot?

Thursday July 26, 2007
Fashion is going green. Top fashion designers from New York to California are creating innovative clothing designs using eco-friendly fabrics and setting new fashion trends from coast to coast. Along ... Read More

Which Wine Stopper is Best for the Environment: Cork, Glass, or Plastic?

Wednesday July 25, 2007
Did you know that your choice of wine stopper can help the environment, improve biodiversity and bring economic benefits to one region of the world? Find out which wine stopper ... Read More

Bird Extinctions Occurring Faster Than Previously Known

Tuesday July 24, 2007
Bird species are disappearing far more quickly than previously known--at the rate of about one species per year--according to the most comprehensive analysis of global bird species ever conducted. At ... Read More

What is Wind Power?

Monday July 23, 2007
Wind power is one of the most promising sources of renewable energy, but where does wind come from and how can it be harnessed to generate electricity and replace some ... Read More

Why are Wetlands Important?

Thursday July 19, 2007
Scientists say that wetlands play a critical role in our ecosystem, yet many wetlands in North America are threatened by development and pollution. Learn why wetlands are so important, and ... Read More

What Causes Child Mortality, and What Can be Done to Prevent It?

Tuesday July 17, 2007
The child mortality statistics are staggering. In the world’s poorest countries, over 30,000 children under the age of five die each day from preventable conditions that are related to extreme ... Read More

Are You Getting the Right Amount of Fluoride for Good Dental Health?

Monday July 16, 2007
Are you getting enough--or too much--fluoride for good dental health? While the right amount of fluoride can prevent tooth decay, too much can lead to serious health issues, including eczema, ... Read More

Why Online Bill Paying is Good for the Environment

Friday July 13, 2007
Fortunately for the world’s dwindling forests, a growing number of businesses, financial institutions, utilities and universities are implementing paperless billing options such as online bill paying, which not only save ... Read More

America’s Endangered Coasts

Thursday July 12, 2007
If you want to adopt a lifestyle that will improve the environment, maybe you should think about moving inland. Americans love the coasts—East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast, and even the ... Read More

Water Now More Valuable Than Oil?

Tuesday July 10, 2007
The most valuable commodity in the world today is not oil, but water. Many of the world’s leading investors and most successful companies are making big bets on water. Why ... Read More

Cleaning Up the Environment Could Save 13 Million Lives Annually, Report Shows

Monday July 9, 2007
Reducing environmental risks worldwide could save 13 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization. An analysis of health conditions in 192 countries showed that every nation in ... Read More

Live Earth Concerts Tune Up to Unite 2 Billion People to Fight Climate Change

Friday July 6, 2007
Live Earth—a 24-hour musical and environmental extravaganza—will kick off early tomorrow (Saturday, July 7, 2007) in an effort to spark a worldwide crusade against climate change and the effects of ... Read More

Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Health Hazard or Environmental Benefit?

Thursday July 5, 2007
Sure, compact fluorescent lamps use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer, but they also contain mercury, a toxic heavy ... Read More

Let There Be Light: Solar-Powered LED Lamps Brighten Lives of Poor People Worldwide

Wednesday July 4, 2007
An experiment with low-cost, solar-powered light emitting diode (LED) lamps that is lighting up the lives of a handful of families in rural India could become a beacon of hope ... Read More

Mercury in Fish: Does Eating Seafood Help or Harm Your Health?

Monday July 2, 2007
The next time you start to order a tuna sandwich for lunch or a swordfish steak as your dinner entrée, give some thought to a research study by the Chicago ... Read More

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