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Maternal and Gestational Risk Factors for Hypospadias
Is risk of hypospadias affected by maternal diet during pregnancy, exposure to exogenous hormones, indicators of placental function and endogenous hormone levels, and other environmental factors?
Between Extremes: Health Effects of Heat and Cold
Recent studies have uncovered a complex and unexpected relationship between temperature and public health.
Blood Pressure and Arsenic Exposure From Drinking Water
These findings of this study may help elucidate the mechanisms by which arsenic exposure contributes to cardiovascular disease.
Prenatal Phenol and Phthalate Exposures and Birth Outcomes
Could prenatal exposure to phthalates and phenols impair fetal development? Might prenatal exposures to phenols and phthalates affect birth weight, gestational age, and other birth outcomes?
How Denmark Tackled Antibiotic Resistance in Livestock
Denmark is leading the way in instituting reforms to antibiotic use in livestock that are showing solid progress in reducing the prevalence of resistant bacteria. How can the U.S. catch up?
Predictors of Endotoxin Levels in US Housing
What are the factors related to increased levels of endotoxin contamination in dust samples from multiple locations within homes?
Environmental Eyesores
We have all seen them. Litter along the streets and highways, buildings old and in need of repair. The question remains what do we do about them?
The Green Movement Needs to Be Kept in Check
Perhaps, you have noticed the increasing speed of the green movement, almost to the point of being thrust down our throats. We are told that we are doing this to prevent of further addiction to foreign oil and that this is the right solution. Is it really? Now obviously no one likes pollution in the
Emergency Water Filtration Device Supplies Clean Water in Any Disaster
We all need water to live, to cleanse ourselves, and to cook with, but we often take our unending supplies of this vital liquid for granted. Most of us have never been through a disaster in which public water services were out of commission. With this in mind, the most important thing you can do to
Poor Soundproofing Between Attached Properties
"I can hear (too much noise from) my neighbours, how can this be improved?" is one of the most common questions asked of acoustic consultants.People are understandably sensitive to and intolerant of noise between dwellings.
Sharing Is Caring With Your Laptop LCD Screen
You used to hear the saying "sharing is caring" when you were a child. You understood the concept of giving your toys to others when you were done playing with them at a young age. You have probably also learned that sharing is still caring when you get older as well. You can give your toy
Water Desalination: Frequently Asked Questions
Water desalination refers to the process of removing salt, bacteria and minerals from saline water. It is commonly used to filter seawater in order to produce clean, pure water that is suitable for drinking or for irrigation.
Australian Politicians At Loggerheads Over Climate Change Policies
Concern for the future in regard to the effects of Climate Change in Australia and the Government's stance on addressing the need to act now to cope with the inevitable difficulties we will face.
Wastewater COD - Why it is Critical in Wastewater Treatment?
In this article, I discuss why COD is a critical factor for the treatment of wastewater. Wastewater COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) is the amount of oxygen necessary to oxidize the organic carbon completely to CO2 and H2O. Some organic chemicals are not completely oxidized.
Environmental Issues Can Be a Touchy Subject
Whether the subject is global warming, clean energy sources, or toxic chemicals environmental issues are almost always a "point of contention" among those who discuss them. Like politics and religion, it is another subject that has a wide assortment of opinions regarding the many facets or
Banish PCBs - Now!
The federal government has introduced legislation to accelerate the removal and safe disposal of PCB wastes to meet Canada's international obligations.Will you be affected by the December 2009 deadline? You will be, if your business:
The Environmental Implications of Container Shipping on the Freight Forwarding Industry
As the world witnesses a rapid growth in global trade, the demand for ocean freight forwarding has been booming and is likely to increase over the forthcoming years. The environmental repercussions of this increase need to be addresses amid growing concerns over global warming.
The Need For Seafood Preservation Efforts
Seafood is something that many people enjoy, even if they only indulge themselves every once and a while. The popularity and price of seafood are huge motivations for fishermen to try and haul in the biggest loads possible on each trip out. While this makes a lot of sense business wise, fishermen ar
Jack Bauer - Sustainability Expert?
Engaging and exciting your employees in green and sustainable initiatives is a big key to success. And unlike some of Fox's shows, you don't have to torture them!
Methods of Data Destruction
Data Destruction is of crucial importance as data when not managed well can be wrongly used to harm a business. There are various ways in which data can be destroyed with different efficiency levels.