For a long time in our history, using lead to produce various everyday items was common. Largely because of how easy it was to work with. It wasn't odd to go into a well-to-do 17th-century home and eat off of a lead plate or pour water from a lead jug. Eventually people realized it was toxic, and its use declined. Flash forward to the 21st century: lead may not be in as many things, but it’s still a threat, so here are 8 horrible things you should know about this […]
Many benefits that stem from our increasingly connected online world; but, there’s also a big side effect that most of us don’t know about or consider – electromagnetic fields from microwaves, TVs, radios, cell phones, and Wi-Fi devices may be harmful. While the research is ongoing and there are some dots that have yet to be connected, the negative effects of Wi-Fi exposure is largely being ignored by mainstream science. Now, new evidence suggests it's even more harmful to children than previously thought. (more…)
Water is our most basic necessity and most precious resource. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most abused. Pollution of all sorts, at all levels, has long been a concern and there are a lot of sneaky things about water pollution you might've never realized. It's only when we realize the truth about water pollution that we can curb it. These 7 truly insane realities about water pollution will shock you. 7 Truths About Water Pollution 1. Industrial Pollution is Turning Water into Jelly Remember that classic Saturday Night Live […]
In yesterday’s post about water pollution, I talked about 7 things you might not know about the disastrous state of our water supply. Water, along with food and air, is a basic necessity. Without clean sources our health and environment suffers. Unfortunately, pollution is everywhere — even in the air we breathe and poor air quality causes a number of health concerns. Air Pollution: 8 Things You Should Know Air pollution has many sources – cigarette smoke, automobiles, and industrial chemicals are only a few things that pollute the air […]
Fracking is a rising concern in the United States and all across the world. Media coverage has increased in recent years as research continues to mount on its negative impacts on the environment. Health effects of fracking have also received some attention, and many medical professionals are advocating for safer methods for extracting oil. Still, fracking continues to be practiced in certain areas of the country. Here are some shocking things you need to know about fracking. (more…)
