Tuesday 4 October 2011

About Environmental Issues: Is Atrazine Hazardous to Your Health?

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From Larry West, your Guide to Environmental Issues
Banned throughout the European Union since 2004, and in individual countries for more than a decade earlier, Atrazine is commonly used as an herbicide in the United States. A growing number of Americans are wondering why.

Is Atrazine Hazardous to Your Health?
Proven as a health risk to animals and people, Atrazine is widely used on farms, golf courses and residential lawns. Learn about the risks that Atrazine poses to humans and wildlife.

Burning Autumn Leaves May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Although burning piles of fallen leaves is a seasonal chore, and time-honored tradition in many places, leaf burning also pollutes the air and can cause serious health problems for many people. Fortunately, there are some great eco-friendly alternatives to leaf burning.

Are Car Pools Worth Keeping?
Americans may be car pooling less these days, but what are they doing instead? And how is that change affecting the environment?

How Scary is Your Energy Bill?
With Halloween just around the corner, what better time to learn how you can slay the energy vampires that may be sucking the life out of your household budget?

 


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