Congenital heart defects (CHD) affect 1 in 4 babies in the US likely requiring surgical repair. CHD is the most common birth defect and cause of death[note]https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/heartdefects/facts.html[/note] … [Read more...]
Environmental and Health Problems of Chewing Bubble Gum
Have you ever considered the environmental and health consequences of chewing bubble gum? The first marketed chewing gum was made with all natural ingredients. It was made from the chicle sap of the Central American sapodilla tree and mixed with sugar and flavorings. That all … [Read more...]
Teach Your Children Well: Marjory Stoneman Douglas and American Environmentalism History
When Did the American Environmental Movement Begin? No question the first Americans were environmentalists. For traditional Native American life, symbiosis with the environment was a way of life. Natural resources were mostly conserved. Limited population allowed nomadic … [Read more...]
Study: Green Neighborhoods Affect Urban Kids’ Brain Development and Cognitive Function
According to the United Nations, 54% of the world's population lives in urban settings. Urbanization is expected to increase, especially in Asia and Africa. Consider the following statistics: In 2014, there were 28 mega-cities (population > 10 million) By 2040, there will … [Read more...]
Will California Ban Plastic Straws?
Single-use items, such as plastic straws, create untold harm to the environment and human health. [note]http://www.ehn.org/plastic-environmental-impact-2501923191.html[/note] Plastic may be necessary for some crucial products, like IV bags; however, single-use, … [Read more...]
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