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2016

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals: Most Notorious Known Carcinogens

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

By avoiding certain plastics, foam products and certain seafood, we can strategically lower our exposure to the worst carcinogenic chemicals, reports the Environmental Working Group.

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Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease: Patients Experience Improved Well-Being

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

A review of 33 studies found that Tai Chi reduces depression and muscle stiffness and increases well-being for patients with some chronic conditions.

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Ground Control: Down-to-Earth Climate Change Strategy

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Organic agriculture practiced worldwide can boost the CO2 content of soil and help lower global temperatures, reports the Center for Food Safety.

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Bee Kind: The Good Fight for Honeybees

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Honeybee backers scored a court victory that blocks sales of a bee-toxic pesticide, while findings of high aluminum levels in bee bodies evoke fresh concerns about other pesticides.

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Grading Grocers: Greenpeace Issues Report on Seafood

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

To help consumers choose sustainable seafood, Greenpeace evaluates and rates grocery chains on their seafood purchasing policies and labeling.

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Working Worms: They Can Safely Biodegrade Plastic Waste

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Microorganisms in the gut of the common mealworm appear to turn discarded Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look like rabbit droppings.

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Oily Oops: Touted Dispersants Worsened Effects of Gulf Oil Spill

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

The Corexit oil dispersant used by British Petroleum to clean up the Deepwater oil spill will have long-lasting lethal effects on marine life.

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GMO-Free Germany: Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Germany has followed Scotland’s lead in the European Union by blocking the use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in agriculture.

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100 Percenter: Lower Austria Wholly Powered by Renewable Energy

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Lower Austria, largely relying on hydropower from the Danube River, generates all its electricity from renewable sources.

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Free Park-ing: National Parks Announce Fee-Free Days

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Mark your calendar! To celebrate its 100th birthday, the National Park Service will let everyone in for free 16 days this year.

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Ballot Power: Community Initiatives Secure Local Eco-Rights

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Activists are increasingly using ballot initiatives enabling voters to enact local policies created to protect clean air, clean water and clean energy.

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Millennials’ Take on Fitness: They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM ● By Derek Flanzraich

More attuned to fit muscles than fat rolls, millennials are remaking the exercise world with workouts that are intense, social and customizable.

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Farm-to-Hospital: On-Site Farms Grow Organics for Patients

Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM ● By Judith Fertig

Hospitals—infamous for poor-tasting and less than healthful food—are beginning to use on-site farms and greenhouses to boost patient nutrition and community well-being.

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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up: Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives

Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM ● By April Thompson

By turning a conventional to-do on its head, Marie Kondo has taught millions worldwide how to gain joy by permanently de-cluttering their homes.

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DARK Act Defeated: Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM

The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate, representing a major victory for consumers.

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