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Phytoremediation - or plants that eat pollution!

Even in the kingdom of plants, there is no escaping Darwin's survival of the fittest. Some plants thrive in environments that others would find toxic, These plants can clean-up various sources of man-made pollution; both organic (petrochemical) and inorganic (heavy metal toxins).

Published by Dr Mike C (368 pts) on May 29, 2009 to
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Air Pollution Threatens the Health of Children in China

On its road to growth and progress, China banked on coal as its main source of energy. Today China’s skies are smog-filled, its rivers and coastal areas dark and murky and its citizens, particularly the children are constantly at risk of dying from asthma and other respiratory diseases.

Published by ciel s cantoria (3903 pts) on May 28, 2009 to
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Washed Away: Urban Runoff And Pollution From Your Everday Life

Urban runoff has been identified as one of the most insidious - and difficult to prevent - sources of pollution. Each rainstorm results in deadly toxic contamination of local water, as well as flooding and other dangerous effects. Few cities are doing anything, but there are things you can do.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on May 28, 2009 to
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EPA Recommends - Test the Radon Levels Contaminating your Homes

Radium as a natural element of the soil emits a toxic gas called radon. Initially discovered as ground water contaminant, further scientific studies and testing revealed that indoor air pollution leading to lung cancer deaths was related to radon that permeated through walls and cracks in every home

Published by ciel s cantoria (3903 pts) on May 28, 2009 to
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Atmospheric Pollution

Atmospheric pollution, by definition, has to cause harm to the comfort, health or welfare of people or the environment. One index of atmospheric pollution that is relevant to people's health is the PM10 score which measures the number of particles smaller than 10 microns per cubic metre of air.

Published by Dr Mike C (368 pts) on May 22, 2009 to
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Why is Light Pollution Bad?

Light pollution is any illumination of the night sky caused by unwanted artificial light. It occurs when poorly designed light fixtures project or reflect light upwards, but why is it bad? There are many negative effects of light pollution including disruption of ecosystems.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts) on May 21, 2009 to
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Carbon Dioxide Effecting Ocean Life

Carbon dioxide has an effect on ocean life.

Published by nicolelamarco (8714 pts) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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Endocrine Disruption due to Environmental Pollutants

A major implication of environmental pollution is the escalating number of people afflicted with Endocrine-related dysfunctions. This has been often been described as Environment-induced endocrine disruption.

Published by Preetam Kaushik (22774 pts) on Mar 30, 2009 to
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Light Pollution: the Causes of Light Pollution

People cannot see stars. Sea turtle hatchlings are stranded on the shore. Nightingales sing at odd hours. Researchers say the planet’s biological rhythms are off and light pollution is to blame. As artificial light spills into the environment, the effects of light pollution disrupt ecosytems.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts) on Mar 30, 2009 to
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NOISE POLLUTION AND ITS SOURCES- NOW AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE

Noise pollution is now an environmental issue. Noise is only a by-product of modern technology. The harm that noise brings us is more than the intrusive and distractive sounds that can cause health disorders and low productivity. Where that noise comes from causes more destruction in our atmosphere

Published by ciel s cantoria (3903 pts) on Jan 30, 2009 to
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