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Sustainability Defined at the Local Level

Determining whether the earth can sustain the growing population should start with people examining and planning their own communities sustainability.

Drinking Water Contaminated By Uranium

Uranium is a naturally occurring element, but that does not mean it should be in drinking water; in parts of Kansas, natural and human-caused conditions have combined to result in groundwater contamination.

Where is your Femoral Artery?

Where is your femoral artery located and what will happen if it is severed?

California’s Wildfires and the Threat to Human Health

According to the USGS wildfires are a natural hazard. There is however nothing natural about the devastation caused by wildfires. Not only are homes and livelihoods destroyed ny the fires and resulting mudslides but looming in the smoke is another threat...

Cleaning Up The Nations Waterways By Monitoring Point Source Pollution

Point source pollution is the tangible and measurable side of water pollution.

Drugs that Cause Alopecia

It helps to know the drugs that cause alopecia or hair loss especially when searching for a reason for hair loss.

The Environmental Impact of Strip Mining

Strip mining is back in the news; like the elephant in the room it just will not go away. The coal industry claims that Americans need the coal for energy, but at what cost?

Save Money On Homeowners Electric Bills

Solar energy is absorbed through a house's windows and roof. This can increase the air conditioners work load in the summer months and reduce the heating load in the winter months.

Medication Overdose Causing Temporal Arteritis

Temporal Arteritis is a medical condition where some of the arteries in the brain become inflamed, resulting in a painful headache. Advanced ages as well as some medications like antibiotics increase the risk of developing the condition.

Cesamet: Synthetic Marijuana

Smoking marijuana for therapeutic purposes is a controversial topic. Cesamet, the synthetic form of pot, and other drugs like it may offer the solution.