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Dirty Industries Have a Long Tail of Consequences

By NikkiJade • Jun 1st, 2009 • Category: Articles, Spotlight
Industrial environmental standards have grown in importance and national focus in recent years, providing an opportunity to improve standards to yield both health and environmental benefits. James O’Shea from the maacenter outlines the impact and health consequences of inadequate industrial standards.


On the Green with Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils

By NunoXEI • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: Interviews
Nuno Teixeira took some time to get the lowdown on hemp agriculture–No, this had nothing to do with living in Amsterdam for 3 months! This interview with Mike Fata, President and Co-Founder of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils will change your perception of hemp food alternatives.


400 Million Obese People Responsible For Global Warming!

By NunoXEI • May 19th, 2008 • Category: Blog
Sam Aola Ooko, EcoWorldly–Obese and overweight people require more fuel to transport them and the food they eat, and the problem will worsen as the population literally swells in size, adding to food shortages and higher energy prices.


Can Baldness be Blamed on Air Pollution?

By NunoXEI • May 18th, 2008 • Category: Blog
David Wilkes, Daily Mail–A study suggests men living in polluted areas are more likely to go bald than those who enjoy a cleaner atmosphere. Academics at the University of London linked the onset of male pattern baldness to environmental factors, such as air pollution and smoking.


Health and Economic Reasons to Live Sustainably

By NikkiJade • May 6th, 2008 • Category: Articles
Nicole McCallum–Whether or not an individual believes in climate change, there are many reasons to live life in a more sustainable manner. To analyze two areas of sustainable living that yield benefits, consider health and economics.