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Toxins & Chemicals News

Toxins & Chemicals

 
Toxins and chemicals are a huge concern in the green movement due to their detriment to the environment. Humans and animals are often exposed to these harmful substances via non-organic food (on which pesticides are used), cosmetics, plastics, aluminum and many other sources. Toxins and chemicals are thought to cause health problems, pollution and other issues. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Toxins & Chemicals

  • David Hertz's non-toxic homes

    Tue, Apr 21 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Site-specific designs and post-consumer materials have led the Venice-based architect to craft a roof out of an airplane's wing.

  • Organic dog food

    Fri, Apr 17 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Is buying organic dog food worth the cost?

  • Chlorine-free swimming pools

    Fri, Apr 17 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Chlorine alternative options for your pool.

  • Banning lead bullets could save condor

    Tue, Apr 14 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Endangered California condors are dying after ingesting lead bullet fragments.

  • What is dry cask nuclear waste storage?

    Tue, Apr 14 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Is it really better for Utah residents than storing at Yucca Mountain?

  • Should you have your eyes on Activeion?

    Tue, Apr 14 2009 at 10:53 AM

    The deep-cleaning properties of electrified water are now available to consumers in the form of spray bottle-shaped Activeion Pro.

  • Which household items contain mercury?

    Thu, Apr 09 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes.

  • Right wingers up in arms over dish soap

    Tue, Mar 31 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Some people in Washington State are upset over a ban on phosphates in dish washer detergent. Right wing bloggers are suggesting we get gunned up and bloody over it.

  • Chemical dependency: One woman's battle with weed killer

    Mon, Mar 30 2009 at 2:54 PM

    A gardener debates whether to slay or spray poison ivy.

  • Media Mayhem: Justice denied

    Mon, Mar 23 2009 at 5:37 AM

    A new book explains why you’re more likely to go to jail for stealing a DVD than for poisoning a town.

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