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Asbestos & Other Environmental Risks That Cause Cancer

Asbestos & Other Environmental Risks That Cause Cancer

Green living is not always easy, but the rewards of living green are well worth the effort, especially when it comes to cancer prevention. An eco-friendly, toxin and airborne contaminant-free home, can be your ticket to living a cancer-free without… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Health, Health
Fracking Linked to Migraine Headaches, Severe Fatigue, Chronic Sinus and Nasal Symptoms, Study Finds

Fracking Linked to Migraine Headaches, Severe Fatigue, Chronic Sinus and Nasal Symptoms, Study Finds

Fracking has expanded — outpacing scientific understanding of its potential health risks and impacts.  Nevertheless, there’s a lack of studies relating to health outcomes for people living in close proximity of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking well sites. John Hopkins researchers… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Health, Health, News
Detecting Radon: Mitigation Standards, Costs, and Treatment

Detecting Radon: Mitigation Standards, Costs, and Treatment

In recent months, stories of elevated radon levels in homes have covered the news. Studies show that at least six percent of homes may have a radon problem, which is a known cancer causing agent. Anything over 4pCi per Liter… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Health
Radioactive Kitchen Countertops

Radioactive Kitchen Countertops

Outdoor Environmental Education classes are at their peak this time of year. While I have been busy teaching outdoors, an indoor concern came up in conversation with other teachers. So since my blogs have been in a lull the past… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Health