Helen Brophy
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Charlestown Takes a Big Step Towards Conservation
Charlestown, Rhode Island has banned polystyrene containers and single use plastic bags from any event held on municipal property. The ban will be implemented in 2017. Also at the initiative of Town Council Vice President, George Tremblay, the Town Council has allocated $10,000 to to purchase fair trade, eco friendly, reusable tote and beach bags…
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President Obama Signs New Toxic Chemical Rules Into Law
President Obama signed a new toxic chemical law which is the first major overhaul in 40 years. This is a great step towards cancer prevention and protection of our health and environment. It has been too long in coming. Congress spent more than three years working on the bill, which rewrites the 1976 Toxic…
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Hawaiian Islands Awash in Ocean Debris, Aerial Pics Show
The Hawaiian Islands have become a magnet for ocean debris, shows a new aerial survey, and the trash includes everything from discarded fishing gear to tires, metal, clothes, and boats. Source: Hawaiian Islands Awash in Ocean Debris, Aerial Pics Show
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Saharan Addax Antelope is in Imminent Danger of Extinction
There are only Three remaining Addax in existence source: IUCN – Saharan Addax antelope faces imminent extinction
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Lightweight solar platforms stay steady on ocean waves : TreeHugger
Floating solar platforms are would minimize environmental impact and should be a big boost to solar energy use. Heliofloat concept. These floating solar platforms meant for any body of water including the ocean, are lightweight and flexible enough to bob with the waves while remaining steady on the surface, even in rough weather. Source: Lightweight…
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Providence, RI -Ranked #8 for seasonal allergies
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has listed Providence, RI as number 8 in a ranking of cities where people are most affected by seasonal allergies. The annual report provides important insights into cities where people are most affected by seasonal symptoms due to environmental factors such as grass, tree and weed pollen.…
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Glyphosate Found in Popular Breakfast Foods
Another example of FDA not protecting the public. We have to buy organic and hope it is still safe! The Alliance for Natural Health-USA released the results of food safety testing conducted on an assortment of popular breakfast foods and found glyphosate Source: Glyphosate Found in Popular Breakfast Foods
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Hundreds of ducks help farming on a vineyard
A great natural alternative to chemical pest control. I Love Ducks! A South African vineyard employs a flock of 900 ducks to keep its grounds in pristine condition Check out more on the Insider
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A kind word is like a spring day
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Moonshot Cancer Cure -Opinion
I am very thankful for President Obama and Vice President Biden’s “moonshot” for a cancer cure. We are close and it is very possible the cures will be achieved in the near future. But like the traditional approach to most serious problems, we are always trying to fix the outcome of so many bad actions…