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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?

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.

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 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.