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Food supply anxiety brings back victory gardens
on March 27, 2020 at 11:26 am
Americans were once urged to plant in every patch of available soil — and produced about 40 percent of the nation’s fresh vegetables.
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This little-known principle has harmed millions of people. What are we doing to change it?
on March 27, 2020 at 10:45 am
The Kehoe paradigm assumes a lack of risk unless proven otherwise. Here's why that's a problem, and how people are working to find a be...
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A likely but hidden coronavirus risk factor: pollution
on March 27, 2020 at 10:39 am
Air pollution, research shows, lowers our ability to fight off infections. It worsens reactions to viruses in people with health challenges like ...
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There are no winners with 'The Biggest Loser'
on March 27, 2020 at 1:17 am
When the long-running TV game show relaunched in January, it promised a kinder, gentler version suited for the current health climate. It didn...
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EPA science panel holds TCE review, despite coronavirus crisis
on March 26, 2020 at 11:24 am
Under White House pressure, the EPA ordered the panel to ignore the findings of its own scientists that the chemical TCE causes fetal heart defec...
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Here are the ‘dirty dozen’ fruit and vegetables laced with legal pesticides — even organics have traces
on March 26, 2020 at 11:06 am
Nearly 70% of the fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of legal though potentially harmful chemical pesticides even in small amounts,...
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The rules for going outdoors during coronavirus
on March 25, 2020 at 11:55 pm
How to recreate responsibly and safely through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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California isn’t testing enough children for lead, prompting legislation
on March 25, 2020 at 11:45 pm
A recent report by the California state auditor faults two state health departments for failing to ensure that children receive required blood le...
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Issues of the environment: Chemical impacts in fighting the spread of COVID-19
on March 25, 2020 at 11:37 pm
The coronavirus pandemic has lead to major changes for homes and businesses, including more frequent use of chemicals and disinfectants. While th...
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Heather Drugge: Even for cyclists, the best move now is to stay home
on March 25, 2020 at 11:20 pm
Biking for transit is still a good option, but you don't want to end up in the emergency room.
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Maryland legislature sends flame retardant bill to governor
on March 25, 2020 at 11:29 am
Maryland's legislature has passed a bill to heavily restrict the use of flame retardant chemicals in children's products, mattresses an...
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In public housing, a battle against mold and rising seas
on March 25, 2020 at 11:19 am
Neglected infrastructure, already a source of mold, is also making public housing more vulnerable to climate change.
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The largest environmental film festival just went virtual
on March 25, 2020 at 11:18 am
Now's your chance to watch amazing nature documentaries for free.
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ flow freely through Cape Fear River—and now its fish
on March 25, 2020 at 3:32 am
The health effects of PFAS chemicals are still under scientific investigation, but North Carolina residents worry that the abundant substances pu...
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Female firefighters exposed to cancer-linked chemicals
on March 25, 2020 at 3:21 am
Chemicals called PFAS were found in high levels in the first study of female firefighter health.
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Nature livestreams bring the outdoors to you
on March 25, 2020 at 12:50 am
From surf cams to Fat Bear Week, live nature feeds inspire adventure and offer a break from reality.
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As COVID-19 spreads, how do you ethically get outdoors?
on March 24, 2020 at 10:22 pm
If you're looking for justification to take a trip to the backcountry, leaving your area to go through someone else's, this isn't ...
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The unseen survivors of thalidomide want to be heard
on March 24, 2020 at 11:17 am
The U.S. was supposed to have escaped the devastation of a drug that caused birth defects in babies overseas. This is the almost forgotten story ...
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Coronavirus in a time of conspicuous consumption
on March 24, 2020 at 2:21 am
For the affluent, painful restrictions could be an opportunity to reorient toward more climate-friendly ways of living.
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National parks ask for social distancing after busy weekend
on March 24, 2020 at 12:51 am
National parks struggled to maintain social distancing amid a rush of weekend visitors.
