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VOLVO announces three-point plan to help the car industry improve UK air quality
And it's the non-CO2 emissions that are affecting immediate air quality and health. This isn't about reducing the focus on CO2, our campaign is about all drivers being given easy access to the complete set of pollutants information so they can make a more informed decision when they buy a new or used car,” he added. link].
Green (Living) Review - Sunday, July 25, 2010
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Bisphenol A is Not Recycleable
BPA is strong and durable, but over time it may break down from over use at high temperatures. Reduce your use of canned foods. Use infant formula bottles that are BPA free and look for toys that are labeled BPA-free. Avoid plastic containers with the #7 on the bottom. Eat fresh or frozen foods. The public can submit comments.
Green Earth Journey - Sunday, July 25, 2010
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From Jackie's Blog
Those marked as CFLs last 10 times longer and use 66 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs while delivering the same light levels. It's great for your bank account, your health, and your planet. I copied and pasted this from Jackie's Blog CLICK HERE to see more information Ill probably bring over here! 3) Inflate your car tires.
Green Earth Journey - Saturday, July 24, 2010
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  • Using plant essences for health and beauty
    You can benefit from using essential oils at home by taking baths, inhalations, and massages. Never use more than a total of 15 drops per bath. Some essential oils such as cinnamon, lemon, peppermint and ginger can be irritating to skin and must be used with great care and never use more than 4 drops in a bath. Baths.
    Green Me - Thursday, July 9, 2009
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  • 10 Land-Use Strategies to Create Socially Just, Multiracial Cities
    Vacant buildings in newer suburbs can be adapted to community uses such as day-care centers, reducing local transportation needs. Advocate metropolitan growth strategies that systematically reduce health disparities between vulnerable communities and middle- and upper-class society. Tags: Land use Urban Social Community link].
    The Green Changemakers - Saturday, April 17, 2010
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  • Recommendations for Improving Health through Transportation Policy
    CDC Recommendations for Improving Health through Transportation Policy gives specific recommendations for including the consideration of public health within transportation issues. CDC supports strategies that can provide a balanced portfolio of transportation choices that supports health and reduces health care costs.
    The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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  • The global crisis in land use.
    As the international community focuses on climate change as the great crisis of our era , it is ignoring another looming problem: the global crisis in land use. Our use of land, particularly for agriculture, is absolutely essential to the success of the human race. Tags: Land use Environment Future World Agriculture
    The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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  • The Powerful Link Between Conserving Land and Preserving Health
    is Director of the National Center for Environmental Health /Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaplan, 1983, p 155) Evidence suggests that children and adults benefit so much from contact with nature that land conservation can now be viewed as a public health strategy. Dr.P.H.,
    The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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  • Alternative Health Remedies
    There is no shortage of alternative health remedies out there. At home I try to use some natural remedies for general health. I'm not sure if taking one specific thing cures anything but I think if you incorporate healthy choices into your lifestyle then they will all combine for overall good health.
    Living In a Toxic World - Thursday, October 22, 2009
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  • Human health linked directly to forest health
    © Martin HARVEY / WWF-Canon With population increase and urbanisation, water supplies are under threat - making the water purification services of catchment forests vital to maintaining human health. Download Vital Sites: The Contribution of Protected Areas to Human Health 6.23 link].
    The Green Changemakers - Thursday, March 25, 2010
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  • Real Health Care
    by Michael Smith (Veshengro) What do I mean by “real health care”? The British National Health Service (NHS) is slowly coming around to that kind of more holistic thinking. Also preventative measures such as meditation, breathing exercises, the use of water, honey, etc., are not, as yet, taken seriously. But will we get it?
    Green (Living) Review - Monday, September 7, 2009
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  • Sunbeds Cause Damage to your Health and to the Environment
    While many are becoming increasing aware of the fact that tanning salons can endanger your health, fewer people make the connection to the danger of sunbeds vis-a-vis the planet. According to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, sunbeds give out harmful UV rays which damage the DNA in our skin cells.
    Green Living Ideas - Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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  • Air Fresheners and Your Health
    While the prevalence of asthma in Ireland has been linked to the increased use of environmental pollutants, there have also been links made between other health issues and specific pollutants such as domestic air fresheners. Those who used them daily suffered nearly 10% more headaches. Use non-toxic products.
    Green Me - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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