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Ride Local
"Ride Local is an educational campaign geared toward informing consumers about how engaging in cycling and other forms of transportation can support environmental conservation and local economic development while helping them to save money and improve their health." Sustainable Travel International
www.ridelocal.org
New Study: BPAs in Plastics Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes
There's been a new study posted in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that links this wonder chemical to increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. This is the first real study to do so, and is based on a human population, not rats in a lab.
www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-09-16-bpa-hear...
Via TH: Drug-resistant Head Lice
Apparently, fleas and head lice are becoming resistant to drugs. Is this a consequence of human overpopulation, or simple bio adaptation to chemicals?
www.treehugger.com/files/2008/09/head-lice-resis...
Debunking an Autism Theory
An editorial on the link between autism and childhood vaccines.
www.nytimes.com/2008/09/09/opinion/09tue3.html?t...
BPAs in Plastics...all roads lead to bad news for your health
For decades we've gone about our daily lives, steeped in all sorts of plastics. Now, it seems, all is not ok in the analysis of what BPAs, an additive to plastic to make it stronger, are most likely doing to your body.
latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2008/09/b...
Burn in moderation
Cancer risk from burning incense
www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20080822/incense-...
The Psychology of Green
Armed with new research into what makes people environmentally conscious, the American Psychological Association is stepping up efforts to foster a broader sense of eco-sensitivity that the group believes will translate into more public action to protect the planet.
www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2008-0...
Congress bans phthalates in children's toys and baby products
Turns out those innocent looking dolls and baby toys actually DO pose a serious health threat to children...and adults. The shocking part of this story, is that the powers that be actually are taking action!
www.icis.com/Articles/2008/07/28/9143663/us-cong...
Troubling Dioxin Levels At China's E-waste Sites
High toxicity levels in women and children at e-waste sites sparks health fears
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/0803310925...
China overtakes US as world's biggest CO2 emitter
China now emits more CO2 than the US in total, but their per person emissions are still 1/3 of ours. We need to clean up our act before we criticize China.
www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/jun/19/china...
