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Pesticide exposure may increase risk of ADHD in children

Pesticide exposure may increase risk of ADHD in children

By Eartheasy, Posted May 20th, 2010

Study finds that that exposure to pesticides could be harmful even at levels commonly found in children’s environment.

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COPD – It can take your breath away

COPD – It can take your breath away

By Angela Carmen, Posted May 18th, 2010

If this story can help one person decide to stop smoking, or one person to stop using chemicals in their home or yard, or one person to change their unhealthy lifestyle, or see a doctor for untreated breathing problems; then Nancy’s story will have been worth writing.

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Giant laser to be used in quest for limitless energy

Giant laser to be used in quest for limitless energy

By Eartheasy, Posted May 13th, 2010

Scientists hope to solve the global energy crisis by harnessing the energy generated by a fusion-generated ‘mini-star’.

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Are flea treatments dangerous for your pets?

Are flea treatments dangerous for your pets?

By VIP Pet Insurance, Posted May 10th, 2010

Counterfeit flea control products are showing up on store shelves which pose serious health risks for pets. Here’s how to identify these products, and ideas for non-toxic alternatives.

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Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?

Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?

By Houston Neal, Softwareadvice.com, Posted May 6th, 2010

LED light technology has progressed to the point where it may be ready to replace traditional fluorescent light tubes in commercial buildings.

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The amazing iPhone blazes the trail … to waste?

The amazing iPhone blazes the trail … to waste?

By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy, Posted April 29th, 2010

If one in three of the iPhone 1Gs are still ticking, what happened to the remaining 4 million units sold?

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Junk food turns rats into food junkies

Junk food turns rats into food junkies

By ScienceNews, Posted April 28th, 2010

“This is the most complete evidence to date that suggests obesity and drug addiction have common neurobiological underpinnings,” says study coauthor Paul Johnson of the Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter, Florida.

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Peak Phosphorus: German recycler to mine phosphorus from sewage

Peak Phosphorus: German recycler to mine phosphorus from sewage

By Hilmar Schmundt, Posted April 26th, 2010

With the advent of ‘urban mining’, a new source of phosphorus, essential to farming and gardening, is now being tapped.

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Can ‘buying green’ save the planet?

Can ‘buying green’ save the planet?

By Aran Seaman, Posted April 22nd, 2010

Does changing your personal behavior and ‘buying green’ make any difference at all?

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5 simple ways to make Earth Day last all year

5 simple ways to make Earth Day last all year

By Eartheasy, Posted April 22nd, 2010

Across the world, people today are showing their appreciation for planet Earth in acknowledgement that a healthy environment is fundamental to our well-being. The variety of activities is impressive, and the collective sentiment is truly inspiring…

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How Volcanoes can Change the World

How Volcanoes can Change the World

By Dr. Roseanne D’Arrigo, Posted April 20th, 2010

The eruption of Iceland’s Laki volcano in 1783-84 had profound effects on climate, not just in Iceland but around the globe.

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New automotive fuel-efficiency standards set for US, Canada

New automotive fuel-efficiency standards set for US, Canada

By Eartheasy, Posted April 20th, 2010

US and Canada harmonize standards, setting a goal of improving overall automotive fuel efficiency 25% by 2016.

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No Car, No Problem

No Car, No Problem

By Orion Kriegman YES! Magazine, Posted April 15th, 2010

How one man’s choice to live car-free brought him more in touch with his neighbors, his community, and himself.

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Avoiding springtime bear-human conflicts

Avoiding springtime bear-human conflicts

By Eartheasy, Posted April 12th, 2010

An awareness of the springtime habits of bears, and some preventive measures around the home, will lower the risk of bear-human conflicts.

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How to build a raised garden bed on sloping, uneven ground

How to build a raised garden bed on sloping, uneven ground

By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted April 9th, 2010

Building a raised garden bed over sloping ground is simple if you build it ‘in place’. Here’s the easiest way to build a level bed over uneven ground.

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