Environment

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Causes and Organizations, Nature

Articles:

Benzene - A Hidden Threat - Benzene is a chemical often found in paint, solvents and dyes but also exists in the oil and petroleum industry. It is considered a a "Class A" carcinogen by the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), and is an extremely harmful chemical that contributes to Hodgkin's disease, various respiratory and skin disorders, and even leukemia. (Environment)

Turning Green as a Stay at Home Mom - As a stay at home mother it can be easy to take the time to show your children how to be more environmentally conscious. (Environment)

Texas Considers Alternative Fuels In The Face of Oil Prices: A Run-Down of Choices - The dramatic rise in oil prices over the past few years has generated a lot of attention for alternative fuels and alternatively powered vehicles. Environmentalists hail it as the beginning of a revolution and a natural consequence of using non-renewable resources with abandon. (Environment)

The Best of Roof Gardening - This article strives to collect all the vital information on preparing roof gardens and maintaining them. (Environment)

California Power Crisis Aftershock: The Potential Modification Of Western Power Contracts - A recent set of decisions from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit raises the prospect that market-based rate transactions, including billions of dollars worth of wholesale power contracts, entered into during the US West power crisis may be modified now, more than six years down the road. (Environment)

Things to Consider When Choosing Recycling Containers For Your Business - Using recycling containers to remove excess waste from your place of business is a cost-effective and environmentally conscious practice. (Environment)

Biodegradable Products - Understanding the Truth - Biodegradable products should be good for the environment, but that's not always the case. (Environment)

The Greenhouse Effect - What Is It? - There has been much discussion, both among experts and lay people, about the greenhouse effect. (Environment)

Waste Collection Is Everyone's Responsibility - Each and every week you deal with waste collection. (Environment)

A Simple Clothesline Will Do, Thanks - Use a clothesline to dry your clothes. Turn things off when not in use. You really are not the busy. (Environment)