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Archive for November, 2008

Wash. gasworks site contains pollution (The Columbian)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

Heavy concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals have been discovered underground at an old industrial site in West Bremerton. The 3.7-acre site has been under study for potential…

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Wash. gasworks site contains pollution (The Columbian)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

Heavy concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals have been discovered underground at an old industrial site in West Bremerton. The 3.7-acre site has been under study for potential…

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Wash. gasworks site contains pollution (Seattle Times)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

Heavy concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals have been discovered underground at an old industrial site in West Bremerton.

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Wash. gasworks site contains pollution (Seattle Times)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

Heavy concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals have been discovered underground at an old industrial site in West Bremerton.

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Cemeteries make room for ‘green’ burials (San Jose Mercury News)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

People don’t want their final act to be one of pollution.

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The danger of fine particles (The News-Times)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

Particle pollution — especially fine particles — contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets so small they can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems. These include:รค Increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing, or difficulty breathing.

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Sustainable Garden Roofs Developed As New Construction Material

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

A Spanish research study has tested different combinations of supports and indigenous plants to determine which are the best for reducing energy consumption inside buildings. This type of roof is a ?rurban,? sustainable architectural solution that will lead to a reduction in environmental and acoustic contamination levels in cities, and be visually pleasing.

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Sustainable Garden Roofs Developed As New Construction Material

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

A Spanish research study has tested different combinations of supports and indigenous plants to determine which are the best for reducing energy consumption inside buildings. This type of roof is a ?rurban,? sustainable architectural solution that will lead to a reduction in environmental and acoustic contamination levels in cities, and be visually pleasing.

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Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking (Health Scout)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

Exposure to air pollution is linked to hardening of the arteries.

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Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking (Health Scout)

Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Air Pollution, Curbing Pollution, Environmental Pollution, General, Global Warming, Land Pollution, Ocean Pollution, Pollution News, Water Pollution

Exposure to air pollution is linked to hardening of the arteries.

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