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Mountaintop Removal - Rainforest Action Network Campaign for Appalachia Mountains
Rainforest Action Network's continues their campaign to end the Mountaintop Removal (MTR) of the Appalachia Mountains with a benefit to raise money and awareness. Obama and the EPA have not fulfilled their promises to end the coal mining process which 1) causes irreversible environmental impact, 2) has lost more than 10,000 jobs since the technique's inception, and 3) causes asthma, birth defects and cancer among Appalachian residents.
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China's Soaring Mutant Birth Rate
A new Chinese family planning study has shown that birth defects have risen by 40 per cent in just six years.
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Pregnant women warned off make-up
Growing concerns over the exposure of pregnant women to chemicals that may lead to birth defects have prompted calls for a new EU-wide labeling system.
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Could Smoking Pot Raise Testicular Cancer Risk?
Do men who frequently smoke pot have a higher risk of testicular cancer than those who do not? It's possible, according to a new study.
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New Coal Plants Would Create Nearly 18 Million Tons of Waste Annually
New Analysis Ranks "Filthy 15" States by Coal Ash Produced by Proposed Plants
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6 Ecological Disasters You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Picking ecological disasters to research is like shooting deformed, mercury-laden fish in a barrel.
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The Environmental Cost Of The Iraq War
Years of war in Iraq have destroyed a once fertile landscape. Find out how you can help Iraqis rebuild their environment and their communities.
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Coal Ash: 130 Million Tons of Toxic Waste Each Year
Experts assure the public that coal ash is as safe as dirt, but last time I checked dirt doesn't contain radioactive levels of arsenic or mercury.
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Before you bring a new animal home with you, here are some things you need to know about pet adoption.
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The ABCs (And K's) Of Vitamin Deficiency
Make sure you're getting all your vitamins, it's the simplest way to stay healthy!
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Operation Ugly Beauty: "Why I Need Red Lipstick"
When in doubt, I often ask myself, "What would Jackie O. do?" and the answer is usually, "Wear red lipstick." When I wear red lipstick, people treat me like a princess and open doors for me, I tak...
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We're Poised to Meet Great Challenges in 2009
Dear Friend, As 2008 comes to a close, we are faced with immense challenges and exciting opportunities. On the heels of our national victory in banning toxic phthalates from children's toys, the...
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Operation Ugly Beauty: "Why I Need Red Lipstick"
When in doubt, I often ask myself, "What would Jackie O. do?" and the answer is usually, "Wear red lipstick." When I wear red lipstick, people treat me like a princess and open doors for me, I take...
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Somalian Pirates-a different look
I know that this subject has been discussed to death. I have more to add to the conversation though. Imagine the United States government (God forbid) were to collapse, and people from other co...
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Bid Farewell to Acne By Most Effective Accutane
Accutane is form of vitamin A. Therefore, when taking Accutane you mustn’t take vitamin A. It is used to treat severe nodular acne. So many people have got benefits from the use of accutane. It "cu...
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As the overlord for the Long Beach Marine Institute, I teach people of all ages about ocean ecosystems and animals with a strong focus on conservation. We run our main programs out of the Long Beac...
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Doctor's Quotes Vaccines and Autism
"Our children face the possibility of death or serious long-term adverse effects from mandated vaccines that aren't necessary or that have very limited benefits." -- Jane M. Orient, M.D., Associati...
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Chromosome Alone II: Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is known as what is called an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, which means the disorder is present in such people because they lack an essential chromosome, which is what ...
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Unique Aspects Of Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is one of about twelve identified chromosomal disorders- some of which are caused by additional chromosome, in whole or in part. With Down syndrome, that extra chromosome is added to...
