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There’s a very good chance that someone you know suffers from seasonal allergies; roughly 50 million Americans experience allergic reactions to pollen alone. As if high ragweed counts weren’t bad enough, the presence of a common pollutant might make things ...

In the industrialized world, air pollution remains a constant threat to public health. Not only can airbone pollutants pose a threat to adults and the elderly, evidence also indicates that such pollutants are leave a permanent mark on children. Signs ...

Climate change is generally thought of as something that the world will have to contend with in the future. However, there are numerous warning signs that this troubling phenomenon is well underway.   The Growing Problem of CO2 ‒  Since ...

The potential consequences of global warming are enormous; in the decades to come, it is believed that the planet will be plagued with an increasing amount of powerful hurricanes, terrifying floods and scorching droughts. Aside from wrecking the environment, this ...

As the most abundant resource on the planet, the importance of water is fairly obvious. Unfortunately, the future availability of usable water is not guaranteed, and climate-induced water shortages could become increasingly common. The state of California might already be ...

Mothers-to-be have plenty on their mind during their pregnancies. Among these concerns is proper nutrition, as both the mother and her child need a steady intake of healthy foods and beverages. By the same token, expecting mothers are cautioned to ...

It is almost impossible to count the many ways we use water every single day; bathing, cooking, cleaning and gardening are all good examples as to how important water is to our daily lives. Of course, the most important function ...

Whether it is fears about global warming or persistent problems with smog, the environment seems to be an issue that’s always in the news. Arguably the biggest reason as to why the environment gets so much attention is its potential ...

Even in the world’s wealthiest nations, outbreaks of contaminated food are not an infrequent occurrence. In 2012 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued warnings about sixteen different outbreaks, most of which involved either e. coli or ...

When the topic of air pollution comes up, most people think of pollutants pushed into the atmosphere from the factory smokestacks. While outdoor pollution is certainly a major concern for industrialized and developing nations alike, it would be a mistake ...