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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...
Olympic Athletes Wearing Masks Could Cause China to Lose Face
Concerned about the pollution, the U.S. Olympic Committee is distributing a high-tech mask, developed in secrecy, to its more than 600 Olympians. If athletes deploy it, they risk insulting the hosts. Should our athletes care?
online.wsj.com/article/SB121659379072468809.html
British Olympians use red contact lenses in bid to beat Beijing smog
Goalkeeper Beth Storry and her team-mates were affected by hazy conditions as they played on the island of Macau, near Hong Kong which, like Beijing, is blanketed in pollution. The lenses help focus in the smog.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-10394...
Not getting enough sleep? It may be making you fatter!
In the age of rising obesity among adults and children alike, there are no shortages of weight loss potions, drugs, and exercise regiments to get you to your weight goals. But maybe you should just hit that snooze button a few more times to drop a pant size?
archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/65/8/924
Watermelons May Improve Male Performance!
Cardio-pulmonary benefits from watermelons may be the new viagra for men and women."
www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1115085
Detoxifying Leeches
Using leeches as a part of a detox/cleansing regimen
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7314531.stm
Killing Germs May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Disinfectants, Hand-Sanitizers,...Our War on Microbes Hazardous to Our Health
www.newsweek.com/id/57368
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