Environment
Lightning: How do I stay safe?
Lightning Safety
Lightning has been seen in volcanic eruptions, extremely intense forest fires, surface nuclear detonations, heavy snowstorms, and in large hurricanes. However, you can see it most often inthunderstorms.
Breaking news: FDA announces sunscreen rules!
Dear Readers,
We did it -- and it's all thanks to you.
The Food and Drug Administration delivered the news this morning -- the federal government's new ...
Shampoo and sunscreen update - EWG newsletter
Dear Readers,
Choosing a better shampooThere's more to choosing a shampoo than whether it makes your hair look smooth. From fragrances to cancer-causing contaminants, it's important ...
Ten Jobs That Will Threaten Your Mental Health
By Martha Rosenberg
Now that the economy is bouncing back again, there is good and bad news. The good news is that companies are hiring. The ...
Take action: Sign our sunscreen petition to the FDA
Editor's note: Sunscreens may also contain nanoparticles, which research shows can disrupt the normal cellular physiology, potentially leading to the development of cancer. ...
UV alerts: What are they?
UV alerts: What are they?Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:34:10 -0500
The government issues UV alerts when it predicts that the sun's ultraviolet radiation is unusually high. ...
European Leaders Call for Ban of Cell Phones and WiFi in Schools
Posted by: Dr. Mercola | June 02 2011
A Council of Europe committee examined evidence that the cell phones and wireless internet connections have "potentially harmful" effects on humans, ...
Recreational Water Illnesses: What are they?
Recreational Activities: Swimming
Recreational water illnesses are caused by germs in water such as swimming pools, water parks, and lakes. Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week is ...
Carcigenic chemicals in children's carseats
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Potentially toxic flame retardants have been found in car seats, bassinet mattresses, nursing pillows, high chairs, and strollers.
In all , 80 percent of ...
Getting PCBs out of schools, Stopping Nukes, and Corpus Christi (PR)
Warning: PCBs Leaking From Old School Lights
A tragic toxic hazard has been found in schools that were built before 1979. Officials in New York City ...




