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Is Cotton Safe for the Environment?
The cotton industry has spent considerable energy advertising cotton as an important aspect of daily life, but is it safe for the environment? Is cotton really better than man-made materials? Judging by the amount of pesticides used to grow cotton, it may be time to consider other options.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles
Drugs in Drinking Water
Drugs in water? Where do drugs go once they leave your body? Drugs exit your system, enter sewage treatment plants, rivers or lakes. Because conventional wastewater treatments cannot remove all the drugs in water, traces of residual medications enter the water supply affecting 41 million in the U.S.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Jun 24, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles
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
Environmental Science Articles
Annual Trip Travel Insurance
More than 30 percent of leisure travelers buy some form of travel insurance, according to the US Travel Insurance Association. Frequent travelers buy annual trip travel insurance. The reasons being, annual trip travel insurance can cover trip protection, emergency assistance and baggage protection.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Apr 21, 2009 to
Personal Finance Articles
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
Environmental Science Articles

Is My Kid Covered? Insurance for College Students
Insurance for college students is overlooked during college planning. Should your household be one of 9 million with a student headed to school, find out if your child needs property insurance or renter’s insurance. Does he have enough health insurance and auto insurance?

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Mar 18, 2009 to
Personal Finance Articles
An Environmental Career as a Park Ranger
Park rangers manage city, rural and recreation lands. As far as environmental careers go, park ranger jobs rank among the most gratifying in terms of sustaining natural and cultural resources. If you like working with the public and enjoy working outdoors, read about how to become a park ranger.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Feb 26, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles
Tips for Getting a Loan Into Forbearance
Loan forbearance and deferment are confusing and somewhat scary terms for a college graduate. The truth is that these terms describe your best options to repay a student loan. Learn these loan tips now to avoid searching for a more frightening term, “default,” later.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Feb 21, 2009 to
Personal Finance Articles
Tips to Avoid an IRS Audit
IRS audit notices found their way to over a million mailboxes last year. This is only a small percentage of individuals, yet the thought of a tax review is frightening to many. While there is no solid way to avoid a tax audit, there are steps you can take to prevent the IRS from calling.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Feb 21, 2009 to
Personal Finance Articles
Species Spotlight: Brine Shrimp
Alternatively known as Sea Monkeys, Brine Shrimp are an important food source for birds and fish. These small crustaceans are widespread geographically. In the U.S. large concentrations inhabit the Great Salt Lake and the San Francisco area. Read about the diet and behavior of Brine Shrimp below.

Published by ReneeV (560 pts ) on Feb 10, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

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