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Environment

We often see and read reports about environmental threats to women’s health, but aren’t there also concerns about which men should be especially vigilant?

Dear EarthTalk: We often see and read reports about environmental threats to women’s health, but aren’t there also concerns about which men should be especially vigilant? — Jay Walsh, Boston, MA Indeed, women aren’t the only ones who should be worried about environmental threats. A recently released report (“Men’s Health: What You Don’t Know Might […]

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Environment

We often see and read reports about environmental threats to women’s health, but aren’t there also concerns about which men should be especially vigilant?

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: We often see and read reports about environmental threats to women’s health, but aren’t there also concerns about which men should be especially vigilant? — Jay Walsh, Boston, MA Indeed, women aren’t the only ones who should be worried about environmental threats. A recently released report (“Men’s […]

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Environment

What would you consider to be the key areas we need to improve to make our food safer for our health and easier on our environment?

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What would you consider to be the key areas we need to improve to make our food safer for our health and easier on our environment?         — Billy A., Oakland, CA Although we have come a long way in recent years with regard […]

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American kids going through early puberty

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that American kids are going through puberty earlier today than in previous generations, and are there any environmental causes for this?    — Paul Chase, Troy, NY Research indicates that indeed Americans girls and boys are going through puberty earlier than ever, though the reasons are unclear. Many believe our […]

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Northwest Lifestyles Oregon Technology

Researchers expect image-processing sensors to unlock big energy savings

Portland, Ore. – The Bonneville Power Administration explores technologies that can help Northwest homeowners, farmers, businesses and industries cut their energy use and save money on their electric bills. BPA’s recent work with image-processing occupancy sensors has been recognized by R&D Magazine as one of the most significant technology innovations for 2013. With funding from […]