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A new study by Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that the typical variety of cleaning products used in schools released 457 different chemicals into the air. The environmental health watchdog says that these common cleaning supplies can expose our children to chemicals which have been linked to health problems such as cancer [.] [ 457 Different Chemicals Released into Air by School Cleaning Supplies from Green Living Ideas MORE
"Environmental Health Risks and Housing Values: Evidence from 1,600 Toxic Plant Openings and Closings." Applying a research design based on the openings and closings of 1,600 industrial plants to rich data on housing markets and infant health, we find that: toxic air emissions affect air quality only within 1 mile of the plant; plant openings lead to 11 percent declines in housing values within 0.5 MORE
Presenter: Dr. Tim Haab, Professor and Chair, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio USA. He is the author of over 50 academic journal articles and 4 books on valuation methods, including the now standard book for valuation methods in environmental and resource economics: Valuing Environmental and Natural Resources: The Econometrics of Non-Market Valuation. IAGRI Workshop Announcement. MORE
The World Health Organization gets LEED Gold certification, a first for the Hashemite Kingdom. MORE
"It's kind of hard to beat gasoline" for public and environmental health, said study co-author Julian Marshall, an engineering professor at the University of Minnesota. "A While uncomfortable, sometimes it pays to think beyond the obvious: People who own all-electric cars where coal generates the power may think they are helping the environment. But a new study finds their vehicles actually make the air dirtier, worsening global warming. MORE
Though past studies have offered grim projections of a warming planet, the report released Thursday by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment took an inventory of three MORE
The pressure for environmentally friendly energy solutions on the globe is now more than ever. With an increased demand for energy supply comes an equally high demand for sustainability and environmental responsibility. MORE
In any case, for environmentally conscious Christmas celebrants, the edible tree is a real hazard if it is also strung with lights which haven’t been checked for their lead content. DYK, There is Lead in Christmas Lights? MORE
Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) Green WAYLON: Today Only Earth eco environmental health wellness oceans planet plastic the enemy toxicWhile it may be tempting to write off plastic as "the enemy," none of us can deny the positive impacts it has had on. MORE
A new study by Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that the typical variety of cleaning products used in schools released 457 different chemicals into the air. The environmental health watchdog says that these common cleaning supplies can expose our children to chemicals which have been linked to health problems such as cancer [.] [ 457 Different Chemicals Released into Air by School Cleaning Supplies from Green Living Ideas ]. MORE
Because bat populations are a good indicator of environmental health. But bats do more than indicate ecosystem health; they eat some pesky mosquitoes and they are important pollinators. A common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus). MORE
(Photo by Jennifer Hubacher). You’re probably here because you care about women, the environment, or both. You’ve come to the right place, because these two subjects are intimately tied to each other. . Hey everyone, welcome to my new column with Eco-Chick. MORE
The professor, who was trained in environmental health, was a bit dismissive of the potential for trees to meaningfully clean the air. Every report has a genesis, an initial conversation that sprouts an idea that grows into a research study. MORE
In celebration of the 85 th Academy Awards I have compiled a list of environmentally themed Academy Awards Nominated feature length documentaries from the last few years. Also, please feel free to share your opinions about the movies or recommend environmental documentary’s of your own liking. MORE
Researchers at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health tested 32 different lipsticks and lip glosses commonly found in drugstores and department stores. Their findings were published online today (Thursday, May 2) in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. MORE
Air pollution is a complex and pervasive public health problem,” said John Groopman, professor of environmental health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and one of the study’s co-authors. “To green living health wellbeing MORE
But according to the Oakland, California-based Center for Environmental Health (CEH) , many of those colorful accessories, especially those made from faux leather, contain high levels of lead. MORE
Don’t get us wrong – nature needs TNC and the other great environmental organizations to continue championing protection of the lands and water on which all life depends. Nature can help cities solve some major environmental, social and financial challenges. MORE
with 23 sustainability staff members and more than 25 buildings engaged in a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Volume Existing Building certification process. Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll. MORE
The American nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has found a cancer-causing chemical in 98 shampoos, soaps, and other personal care products sold by Walmart, Target, Babies R Us, Trader Joe’s, Kohl’s and other national retailers. MORE
The report, published on November 15 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives , measured the effects of PBDEs—polybrominated diphenyl ethers—chemicals that can leach out into the environment and are inhaled or ingested through dust, on California children. MORE
I hope that the recent change in environmental health will have the company releasing the episodes sometime soon Do you remember Captain Planet and the Planeteers? I do and so does my husband. As children we both enjoyed the cartoon immensely. We have recently looked for a DVD release of the cartoon for our children but have been unsuccessful in our search so far. Here is a video about the Captain Planet merchandise that might surprise you. MORE
The state’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) said it would list the compound as a Proposition 65 chemical under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. MORE
This nine-lesson program was designed to excite kids about environmental health and empower them to take steps in their everyday lives to improve the environment for their community and reduce their environmental risk. What Kids Will Learn What environmental health is. MORE
Jarvis says, “Being outdoors has positive effects on health that don’t cost a dime.” The Medical Mile : The nations first outdoor medical museum where a walk along the Arkansas River in downtown Littlerock collides with art and health information. MORE
billion per year in health costs. Environmental Health Perspectives). Last summer’s heat wave in the upper Midwest took a toll on populations of native trout, which don’t survive water temperatures above 77 degrees F. MORE
A Few Eco Habits We’ve Picked Up: Soy paint on my toes: One of the first things I gave up when I started living greener was nail polish because they are stuffed full of chemicals that can degrade human and environmental health, however I did miss painting my nails. MORE
The new year is here, and the Environmental Protection Agency is sticking to its resolutions by kicking off 2014 with some major climate action. These dangerous emissions make their way into our air, food, and bodies, threatening the health of our children and communities. MORE
Lake Apopka has historically experienced dramatic changes in its environmental health. The pristine lake was a renowned environmental treasure. Lake Apopka Restoration Area in Lake County Florida is fast-becoming one of the best bird magnets in all of Florida. Situated pretty much slap-bang in the center of the state north of Lake Okeechobee, this massive wetland was once the Florida’s most polluted body of water. Today, through extensive management by the St. MORE
'Because electric vehicles, on average, generate greater environmental externalities than gasoline vehicles, the current federal policy has greater deadweight loss than the no-subsidy policy,' the [NBER authors] write. 'It's 'It's kind of hard to beat gasoline' for public and environmental health, said co-author Julian Marshall, an engineering professor at the University of Minnesota. 'A MORE
Do Housing Prices Reflect Environmental Health Risks? Jodi Beggs: As I’ve mentioned before, I am teaching behavioral economics this semester. MORE
The wildfires are getting worse, despite our ability to fight them better," said George Alexeeff, director of California''s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, on Take Two. MORE
For the first time in history we have a real time, comprehensive global map of ecological conflicts thanks to the Atlas of Environmental Justice. Image of the Environmental Justice Atlas from EJOLT. MORE
Are you Health Sensitive? Many causes of various health sensitivities can often be related to such things as cleaning and beauty products, compromised air and water quality, volatile organic compounds found in many home paints and carpets as well as a barrage of fragrances found in perfumes, candles and more. You may be health sensitive to these whether you know it or not and may need to readjust your diet and/or home surroundings to live a healthier, higher quality of life. MORE
Reported in a 2008 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, using sunscreen that contains physical UV filters such as kaolin, zinc oxide or titanium dioxide instead of chemical ones is allowable for coral reef safety. Coral Bleaching: Change Your Sunscreen. Save the Reefs! MORE
Alison McCook at Retraction Watch : First, an occupational health journal appointed a new editor with industry ties without consulting the editorial board. Yesterday, the editorial board of the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health sent a letter to the publisher, Taylor & Francis, expressing their “grave concerns” over the future of the journal, and its recent actions. MORE
Ecology crested newt development environmental health fresh water habitat loss reptile salamanders wetlands It has been widely reported that the UK is in the midst of a housing crisis and that the government is keen on seeing more homes being built in the country. MORE
What if the ugly, in this case air pollutants, could give birth to something beautiful? MORE
The course will follow model-based peer-reviewed publications in international journals to cover contemporary policy issues in the áreas of sustainability, environmental, health and tourism economics. Stated Preference Methods are useful tools aimed at assessing the social welfare impacts of public and private policies and play a key role in applied economic research. MORE
That’s the message of “Winged Warnings,” a new campaign by Environmental Health News and National Geographic. When birds go from Least Concern to Near-Threatened to Vulnerable to Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature scale of species viability, people often race to raise awareness and save the at-risk species. Which is good, and necessary. But this hyperfocus can also mean seeing the proverbial trees while myopically not noticing the forest. MORE
As the production of plastic bags continues to increase worldwide we must ask, what are the environmental drawbacks of our obsession with plastic bags? How can we make the bags themselves from environmentally friendly materials? The environmental footprint of plastic bag manufacturing. MORE
A research team from the Canadian Centre for Human Microbiome and Probiotics, led by Dr. Gregor Reid, studied how microbes could protect against environmental health damage in poor parts of the world. green living health healthy living MORE
Nearly 100 shampoos and personal care products made by Colgate Palmolive, Colomer, Paul Mitchell and numerous other manufacturers allegedly contain a cancer-causing chemical, according to test results released by the Center for Environmental Health. MORE
Air pollution is one of many environmental factors that impact public health. According to a new study by Israeli medical students, doctors in the United States, Israel and Europe are receiving inadequate environmental health education. MORE
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(Photo by Jennifer Hubacher). You’re probably here because you care about women, the environment, or both. You’ve come to the right place, because these two subjects are intimately tied to each other. . Hey everyone, welcome to my new column with Eco-Chick.
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"Environmental Health Risks and Housing Values: Evidence from 1,600 Toxic Plant Openings and Closings." Applying a research design based on the openings and closings of 1,600 industrial plants to rich data on housing markets and infant health, we find that: toxic air emissions affect air quality only within 1 mile of the plant; plant openings lead to 11 percent declines in housing values within 0.5
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That’s the message of “Winged Warnings,” a new campaign by Environmental Health News and National Geographic. When birds go from Least Concern to Near-Threatened to Vulnerable to Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature scale of species viability, people often race to raise awareness and save the at-risk species. Which is good, and necessary. But this hyperfocus can also mean seeing the proverbial trees while myopically not noticing the forest.
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"It's kind of hard to beat gasoline" for public and environmental health, said study co-author Julian Marshall, an engineering professor at the University of Minnesota. "A While uncomfortable, sometimes it pays to think beyond the obvious: People who own all-electric cars where coal generates the power may think they are helping the environment. But a new study finds their vehicles actually make the air dirtier, worsening global warming.
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'Because electric vehicles, on average, generate greater environmental externalities than gasoline vehicles, the current federal policy has greater deadweight loss than the no-subsidy policy,' the [NBER authors] write. 'It's 'It's kind of hard to beat gasoline' for public and environmental health, said co-author Julian Marshall, an engineering professor at the University of Minnesota. 'A
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This nine-lesson program was designed to excite kids about environmental health and empower them to take steps in their everyday lives to improve the environment for their community and reduce their environmental risk. What Kids Will Learn What environmental health is.
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I hope that the recent change in environmental health will have the company releasing the episodes sometime soon Do you remember Captain Planet and the Planeteers? I do and so does my husband. As children we both enjoyed the cartoon immensely. We have recently looked for a DVD release of the cartoon for our children but have been unsuccessful in our search so far. Here is a video about the Captain Planet merchandise that might surprise you.
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In any case, for environmentally conscious Christmas celebrants, the edible tree is a real hazard if it is also strung with lights which haven’t been checked for their lead content. DYK, There is Lead in Christmas Lights?
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Jarvis says, “Being outdoors has positive effects on health that don’t cost a dime.” The Medical Mile : The nations first outdoor medical museum where a walk along the Arkansas River in downtown Littlerock collides with art and health information.
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For the first time in history we have a real time, comprehensive global map of ecological conflicts thanks to the Atlas of Environmental Justice. Image of the Environmental Justice Atlas from EJOLT.
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Presenter: Dr. Tim Haab, Professor and Chair, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio USA. He is the author of over 50 academic journal articles and 4 books on valuation methods, including the now standard book for valuation methods in environmental and resource economics: Valuing Environmental and Natural Resources: The Econometrics of Non-Market Valuation. IAGRI Workshop Announcement.
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Air pollution is a complex and pervasive public health problem,” said John Groopman, professor of environmental health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and one of the study’s co-authors. “To green living health wellbeing
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The new year is here, and the Environmental Protection Agency is sticking to its resolutions by kicking off 2014 with some major climate action. These dangerous emissions make their way into our air, food, and bodies, threatening the health of our children and communities.
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As the production of plastic bags continues to increase worldwide we must ask, what are the environmental drawbacks of our obsession with plastic bags? How can we make the bags themselves from environmentally friendly materials? The environmental footprint of plastic bag manufacturing.
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A new study by Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that the typical variety of cleaning products used in schools released 457 different chemicals into the air. The environmental health watchdog says that these common cleaning supplies can expose our children to chemicals which have been linked to health problems such as cancer [.] [ 457 Different Chemicals Released into Air by School Cleaning Supplies from Green Living Ideas ].
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A new study by Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that the typical variety of cleaning products used in schools released 457 different chemicals into the air. The environmental health watchdog says that these common cleaning supplies can expose our children to chemicals which have been linked to health problems such as cancer [.] [ 457 Different Chemicals Released into Air by School Cleaning Supplies from Green Living Ideas
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Alison McCook at Retraction Watch : First, an occupational health journal appointed a new editor with industry ties without consulting the editorial board. Yesterday, the editorial board of the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health sent a letter to the publisher, Taylor & Francis, expressing their “grave concerns” over the future of the journal, and its recent actions.
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with 23 sustainability staff members and more than 25 buildings engaged in a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Volume Existing Building certification process. Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll.
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Are you Health Sensitive? Many causes of various health sensitivities can often be related to such things as cleaning and beauty products, compromised air and water quality, volatile organic compounds found in many home paints and carpets as well as a barrage of fragrances found in perfumes, candles and more. You may be health sensitive to these whether you know it or not and may need to readjust your diet and/or home surroundings to live a healthier, higher quality of life.
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The pressure for environmentally friendly energy solutions on the globe is now more than ever. With an increased demand for energy supply comes an equally high demand for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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The wildfires are getting worse, despite our ability to fight them better," said George Alexeeff, director of California''s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, on Take Two.
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The American nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has found a cancer-causing chemical in 98 shampoos, soaps, and other personal care products sold by Walmart, Target, Babies R Us, Trader Joe’s, Kohl’s and other national retailers.
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The report, published on November 15 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives , measured the effects of PBDEs—polybrominated diphenyl ethers—chemicals that can leach out into the environment and are inhaled or ingested through dust, on California children.
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Because bat populations are a good indicator of environmental health. But bats do more than indicate ecosystem health; they eat some pesky mosquitoes and they are important pollinators. A common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus).
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The professor, who was trained in environmental health, was a bit dismissive of the potential for trees to meaningfully clean the air. Every report has a genesis, an initial conversation that sprouts an idea that grows into a research study.
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But according to the Oakland, California-based Center for Environmental Health (CEH) , many of those colorful accessories, especially those made from faux leather, contain high levels of lead.
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billion per year in health costs. Environmental Health Perspectives). Last summer’s heat wave in the upper Midwest took a toll on populations of native trout, which don’t survive water temperatures above 77 degrees F.
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The World Health Organization gets LEED Gold certification, a first for the Hashemite Kingdom.
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