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What Every Woman Should Know About Osteoporosis  
Mother Earth News

Weight bearing activities such as jogging can help prevent the development of osteoporosis.... Read More
16 Nov 2008
Green spaces promote good health, says study 
guardian.co.uk

• 'Natural' environment aids well-being of rich and poor
• Mortality rate rises for low earners in urban areas... Read More
10 Nov 2008
Scientists discover Patagonian diesel that grows on trees 
The Guardian

A tree fungus could provide green fuel that can be pumped directly into vehicle tanks, US scientists say. The organism, found in the Patagonian rainforest, naturally produces a mixture of chemicals that is remarkably similar to diesel.... Read More
09 Nov 2008
How likely is mammoth cloning? 
The Guardian

There's a child-like glee in knowing that off the back of recent experiments, scientists may try to "resurrect" long dead Woolly Mammoths that keeled over in the Siberian permafrost 11,000 years ago.... Read More
08 Nov 2008
Earth on course for eco 'crunch' 
BBC News

The planet is headed for an ecological "credit crunch", according to a report issued by conservation groups.... Read More
30 Oct 2008
The great green swindle 
The Guardian

As consumers become more eco-conscious, companies will go to ever greater lengths to present themselves as environmentally friendly. Some make exaggerated or absurd claims, others resort to downright lies. Fred Pearce, whose new weekly Greenwash column launches on the Guardian website today, reports on a sinister trend - and appeals to readers to help stamp it out... Read More
23 Oct 2008
Meltdown? The ill wind is bringing ethical banks nothing but good 
The Guardian

The UK's ethical banking sector is not only surviving the meltdown, it is experiencing new levels of consumer confidence and investment. At Bristol-based Triodos Bank, profits are up more than 50%, inflows into its cash Isa are up 25%, and the amount of money deposited by savers is up by 15% - nearly four times the mainstream bank saving rate of 4%.
... Read More
23 Oct 2008
Omega 6 acid linked to risk of Alzheimer's 
A fatty acid, an ingredient found in foods considered healthy, could harm brain cells and raise the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, researchers said yesterday.... Read More
20 Oct 2008
UK wind farm plans on brink of failure 
Last week Britain committed itself to cutting greenhouse gases by 80 per cent. This week Gordon Brown will claim the UK is now a world leader in wind power. An Observer investigation reveals his hopes could be blown wildly off course... Read More
20 Oct 2008
Unemployment total may be more than 2 million by Christmas 
The Guardian

• Credit crunch triggers biggest rise since 1990s
• London hit hardest by 'worse than feared' figures... Read More
16 Oct 2008
Electric car manufacturer hit by financial crisis 
The Guardian

Tesla Motors, which has won fans including George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger, admits losses and cuts jobs... Read More
16 Oct 2008
Drought resistant GM crops ready 'in four years' 
The Guardian

GM oilseed rape and maize that tolerate water shortages are in field tests - opponents remain sceptical... Read More
09 Oct 2008
Halls of shame: biggest CO2 offenders unveiled 
The Guardian

• 18,000 public buildings in energy efficiency tests
• Even new premises fare badly under emissions law... Read More
03 Oct 2008
Ryanair to allow mobile phones on flights 
The Guardian

Budget airline to end one of last bastions of mobile free space... Read More
29 Sep 2008
Over half of Europe's amphibians face extinction by 2050 
The Guardian

· Climate change, disease and urbanisation blamed
· British toads and newts among those under threat... Read More
28 Sep 2008
Convert Your Car to Propane 
MotherEarthNews

A tried and tested low-emission fuel, liquid propane, and the easy-to-install system results in lower operation and maintenance costs, much longer engine life and 70% less air pollution.
... Read More
23 Sep 2008
Syrian Faces by Lina Damiani 
MusicSyria
By Marian Ismael

“Syrian faces” is a collection of beautiful works done by Lina Damiani during her frequent visits to Syria in 2008. ... Read More
21 Sep 2008
Was the organic food revolution just a fad? Fear for farmers as shoppers tighten belts 
The Guardian

Sales plummet by a fifth in last six months
· Egg producers hardest hit by shift to cheaper options... Read More
18 Sep 2008
Enjoy Multipurpose Flowers 
Mother Earth News

There are so many beautiful flowers to choose from, why not opt for those that give you more than just great color? Here are several easy-to-grow blooms that are also fragrant, good to eat, medicinal or will attract beneficial insects to your garden:... Read More
17 Sep 2008
Down's tests are great risk for all babies 
The Observor

Screening for syndrome puts healthy foetuses in danger of being miscarried, new research shows... Read More
15 Sep 2008
Hunger in Africa blamed on western rejection of GM food 
The Guardian

The rise of organic farming and rejection of GM crops in Britain and other developed countries is largely to blame for the impoverishment of Africa, according to the government's former chief scientist.... Read More
09 Sep 2008
Extreme and risky action the only way to tackle global warming, say scientists 
The Guardian

· Geo-engineering 'better than doing nothing'
· Fake clouds among ideas in Royal Society papers... Read More
04 Sep 2008
Beauty spots to be devoured by sea 
The Guardian

National Trust warns of losing battle to save much-loved coastal landmarks from rising sea levels and erosion... Read More
25 Aug 2008
Vivisection: Study finds 115 million animals used in tests worldwide 
About 115 million animals were used in scientific research globally in 2005, according to an estimate based on official national figures and extrapolations from the number of scientific papers that were published involving animals.... Read More
13 Aug 2008
Research points to vitamin C role in fighting cancer 
The Guardian

Doctors are to begin clinical trials to investigate whether cancer patients should be given huge doses of vitamin C alongside conventional drugs after research suggested the vitamin could dramatically boost survival rates.... Read More
06 Aug 2008
Nearly half of all the world's primates at risk of extinction 
The Guardian

· Study paints bleak picture for hundreds of species
· Loss of habitat and boom in bushmeat trade blamed... Read More
05 Aug 2008
Scientists search for climate clues in Alaska glacier 
The Guardian

For the first time in decades, US officials allowed drilling in the Arctic national wildlife refuge in Alaska this summer.... Read More
05 Aug 2008
What’s Your Make-up Made Of? 
Mother Earth News

Did you know that cosmetics and personal care products aren’t tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration before they go on the market? In fact, manufacturers are responsible for testing their own products for safety. ... Read More
04 Aug 2008
China can lead the way to a low-carbon economy 
The Guardian

China is perfectly positioned to lead the world in its shift to a low-carbon economy, says Changhua Wu... Read More
03 Aug 2008
Take the innocent off DNA database, says inquiry 
The Guardian

Innocent people should have their profiles deleted from the National DNA Database, an inquiry funded by the government says in a study published today.... Read More
31 Jul 2008
Emotionally Abusive Parents 
Abuse is any behavior that is designed to control and subjugate another human being through the use of fear, humiliation, intimidation, guilt, coercion, manipulation etc. ... Read More
27 Jul 2008
Are Preservatives in Food Making Kids Hyper? 
Mother Earth News

A study funded by Britain’s Food Standards Agency has reported what many parents have long suspected: artificial food colorings and preservatives can make kids hyperactive.... Read More
24 Jul 2008
China given green light to buy African ivory stockpile 
The Guardian

China has been approved as a buyer for a one-off sale of elephant ivory, with experts now believing the sale could go ahead within months.... Read More
16 Jul 2008
Dad's Age Plays Role in Fertility 
Drop in Pregnancy Rates After Fertility Treatments When Men Are Over 40

WebMD Health News... Read More
14 Jul 2008
Many of the supplements out there 
If you’re taking your vitamins and minerals every day, I say good for you. But let me tell you a secret about the vitamins you may be taking: If you still don’t feel any better—even though you take them faithfully—there’s a good reason…... Read More
14 Jul 2008
Dyes turn windows into powerful solar panels 
Windows could be used as powerful solar panels thanks to a clever new technology that concentrates the sun's rays.... Read More
13 Jul 2008
G8 agrees climate change deal to halve emissions 
The Guardian

The leaders of the G8 made a breakthrough on climate change when they agreed to adopt a goal of at least halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050,... Read More
08 Jul 2008
Doctors urge film censors to give 'pro-smoking' films an 18 certificate 
The Guardian

. Media glamorisation said to encourage addiction
· BMA calls for retailers to have tobacco licence... Read More
07 Jul 2008
Syrian author May Aboujeib recently completed work on a childrens book of poems 
What's On

“My Little Dreams” is a recently released collection of children’s poems by May Aboujeib. ... Read More
07 Jul 2008
Wildlife extinction rates 'seriously underestimated' 
Endangered species may become extinct 100 times faster than previously thought, scientists warned today, in a bleak re-assessment of the threat to global biodiversity... Read More
06 Jul 2008
Women warned that junk food in pregnancy may hit child's health 
The Guardian

. Mother's bad diet can lead to overweight offspring
· Experiment on rats applies to humans, say researchers... Read More
01 Jul 2008
Are obesity pills a good idea? 
The Guardian

A pill to shed pounds would be a miracle. Diets are no fun and exercise is hard work. Unfortunately, ... Read More
30 Jun 2008
GM will not solve current food crisis, says industry boss 
Genetically modified crops will not solve the current food crisis, according to the head of one of the world's largest agricultural biotechnology companies.
... Read More
30 Jun 2008
Great-tasting Garlic is Good for Your Heart 
Mother Earth News

Many experts agree that it can combat infection, help lower blood pressure and keep arteries in good condition.... Read More
29 Jun 2008
How Darwin won the evolution race 
150 years after Darwin published his world-changing theory, Robin McKie tells the extraordinary story behind The Origin of Species... Read More
23 Jun 2008
Biggest firms call for huge cuts in emissions to start green industrial revolution 
The Guardian

Heads of 100 of the world's biggest companies will today call on political leaders to agree huge cuts in greenhouse gases to stimulate a "green industrial revolution".... Read More
22 Jun 2008
Nurses to be rated on how compassionate and smiley they are 
Nurses are to be scored on how compassionate they are towards patients as part of a government plan to improve quality in the NHS to be unveiled in the runup to the 60th anniversary of the health service next month, the Guardian can reveal.... Read More
18 Jun 2008
How society discourages emotional honesty 
Emotional Intelligence

Emotional honesty means expressing your true feelings. To be able to be emotionally honest we must first be emotionally aware. This emotional awareness is related to our emotional intelligence. It is our emotional intelligence which gives us the ability to accurately identify our feelings.... Read More
18 Jun 2008
Natural Relief from Headaches, Even Migraines 
Almost everyone gets headaches. According to the American Headache Society (AHS), 90 percent of men and 95 percent of women have at least one headache a year. And an unfortunate 12 million Americans endure chronic headaches — meaning they have headaches more than 15 days out of every month.... Read More
17 Jun 2008
Solar future brightens as oil soars 
The Guardian

· World's biggest producer of panels doubles output
· Cost approaching parity with supply from grid... Read More
16 Jun 2008
Could US scientist's 'CO2 catcher' help to slow warming? 
It has long been the holy grail for those who believe that technology can save us from catastrophic climate change: a device that can "suck" carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, reducing the warming effect of the billions of tonnes of greenhouse gas produced each year.... Read More
16 Jun 2008
What vegetables are the best for preventing cancer? 
Mother Earth News

While some cancer has genetic causes, many forms of the disease may be attributed to environmental factors, according to Linda B. White, M.D., assistant professor of Health Professions at Metropolitan ... Read More
12 Jun 2008
Climate change: Carbon capture from power stations must start soon, say scientists 
The Guardian

· Burying gas could achieve 1/3 of UK emissions targets
· Without it, world experts say disaster is unavoidable... Read More
11 Jun 2008