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The massive water system failure in Massachusetts reveals a long hidden problem: the public is increasingly at risk because America's water pipes and treatment plants are worn out and falling apart. What are the consequences of inaction -- and what can be done to remedy the situation?
Posted: 2010-07-25
Category: Nutrition
Have you ever driven past a sign for a «Water Pollution Control Plant» and wondered what goes on there? A better question might be – who's paying to keep that plant going and how far behind are they on their bills? America's sewage treatment system is falling apart and the longer we wait to fix it, the more expensive the final bill will be.
Posted: 2010-07-25
Category: Nutrition
What do you call $6 billion that the U.S. government has invested in drinking water and wastewater treatment systems in 2010? A good start. It’s a good start towards ending the recession and a down payment on our obligation to provide enough clean water for future generations of American families.
Posted: 2010-07-25
Category: Nutrition
Tapwater. It's safe for you and your family, and it's healthier for the environment than bottled water. If you like the taste of some brand of bottled water, then go right ahead and enjoy. But if you have been misled into thinking that you need to buy bottled water or filter your tapwater to protect your family, learn the facts about tapwater and reconsider.
Posted: 2010-07-16
Category: Parenting
Nothing makes a hard core green thumb madder than weeds in the lawn or garden. They're ugly. They compete for light, water, and nutrients. But if you treat those weeds with pesticides, you may accidentally pollute your nearby creek! Here are a few secrets for nontoxic pest-control supplies that you can pick up at your local grocery store.
Posted: 2010-07-16
Category: Gardening
Dog parks -- where your four legged friend can roam off the leash -- are the latest trend for county and city governments. Here are a few tips for enjoying these parks and "dooing" your duty to keep them clean for others to enjoy, too.
Posted: 2010-07-16
Category: Pets
Have you ever seen this bumper sticker? "I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am." One way to live up to your dog's impression of you is to pick up your dog's poop when you are out walking. It's a simple step that leads to a nicer neighborhood, cleaner water, and a healthier environment.
Posted: 2010-07-06
Category: Pets
There's something about the smell of water from a garden hose that just says "summer" to a green thumb. Here are a few tips on how to water your lawn and garden responsibly -- conserving water for fish, birds, and the natural environment.
Posted: 2010-07-06
Category: Gardening
There's a small handful of things you absolutely don't want to flush down the drain –old cooking grease, unused medicines, and household chemicals. When you dispose of these things improperly, you can cause water pollution and damage the water pipes that everybody shares. Here are a few tips for safe and responsible disposal of household hazardous waste.
Posted: 2010-07-06
Category: Parenting
Green grass and clean water -- removing dog doo from your yard is a simple step that you can take to have both. This article briefly explores why -- and how -- to clean up after your dog at home, as well as when you are out walking.
Posted: 2010-06-25
Category: Pets
Saving water and saving money around the house is a snap if you follow these three simple tips. You'll feel great knowing that you are doing your part to help protect the environment, and have a little more money in your pocket for the fun things in life, too.
Posted: 2010-06-25
Category: Parenting
The rain that falls on your yard helps nourish green and healthy grass. And the rain that runs off your yard ends up in the local creek. Here are three tips for how to mow your yard in an environmentally-friendly way that helps prevent water pollution!
Posted: 2010-06-25
Category: Gardening
Recent environmental issue surveys find that Americans now believe that stimulating the economy is more important than protecting the environment -- and yet other polls find that Americans reject the premise of these questions altogether. Are Americans losing their appetite for nature protection and pollution control? Or are sloppy poll questions creating a misleading impression?
Posted: 2010-04-26
Category: Internet Marketing
Electric utilities are seeking to build new coal-burning power plants in south Georgia. Get the facts on why these new plants would be dangerous -- and what you can do to stop them.
Posted: 2010-04-17
Category: Parenting
Despite overwhelming evidence that the Atlantic tuna is in big trouble and an aggressive campaign by ocean protection groups, the United Nations recently failed to take measures to protect it from further overfishing. Could ocean protection groups make their case more effectively? If so, how?
Posted: 2010-04-06
Category: Marketing
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