In 2009, hundreds of picnic tables in Indiana parks were discovered to have traces of arsenic after being treated with a wood preservative that can leach high levels of the poison. These tables posed an unseen risk to children and other park attendees who ate at community parks. Damage of […]
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How Does Waste from Electronic Gadgets Impact the Environment?
Our life without gadgets nowadays seems impossible. Be it cell phones or tablets, televisions, batteries and so on, we have filled our lives with electronic junk. Yes, electronic junk! And, with our dependency increasing on such electronic systems and gadgets day by day, we are only contributing more waste to […]
Toxic Chemicals in The Environment and Their Adverse Effects
Toxic chemicals are substances which are poisonous and can even hurt living beings. Radon prevalent in the air – both indoors and outdoors, lead in drinking water and lead-based paints, car exhaust fumes and arsenic in rice, apples and grape juices are just a few examples of toxic substances which […]
Glutathione – Nature’s Natural Detoxifier
Our bodies produce a very potent antioxidant called glutathione. Glutathione is a complex of three different amino acids that come together in a unique way to support normal cellular detoxification and protect our cells from stressful chemical reactions. Problems can occur when our glutathione production cannot keep up with the […]
Long-Term Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution is a growing concern for millions of Indians, especially those who live in or near big metropolises. Urban sources of pollution such as cars, factories, and power generators release a lot of pollutants into the atmosphere. These pollutants, in the form of toxic gases and particles, can have […]
Greenhouse Gases and Eco-Friendly Chimneys
Every homeowner wants to install a safe and eco-friendly fireplace. The environmental impacts of using a fireplace are bothersome for the homeowners because of toxic elements and harmful components might release in the air and harm the environment. To get rid of the negative effects of a fireplace, a homeowner […]
The Connection Between Smoking & Lung Cancer
Despite the ads and warning that cigarette smoking is bad for the health, a lot of people are still smoking and find it hard to quit the habit. What would you do if you found out that there is a link between smoking and lung cancer? Read on and find […]