Adult Asthma – Life's Not Over!
While some people develop asthma as children, and continue to suffer after they have grown up, there is another group of individuals that are not diagnosed, or do not appear to have asthma symptoms, until they are adults. There is also a third group of adults that may be [...]
Looking At Attitudes, Obstables To Walking And Biking To Work
According to researchers with Kansas State University’s Physical Activity and Public Health Laboratory, active commuting — walking or biking to school or work — can be an easy, effective and efficient way to integrate physical activity into the daily routine. Pam Wittman, a K-State senior in kinesiology, Olathe, worked with K-State’s Melissa [...]
Restrictions Sought for Cement Plants
The Obama administration is seeking new limits on airborne pollution from cement plants, including the first standards for mercury from older kilns.
Source:Restrictions Sought for Cement Plants
Shell Settles Air Pollution Accusations
The oil company agreed to reduce emissions from its plant by 80 percent within three years, upgrade chemical units and reduce gas flaring.
Source:Shell Settles Air Pollution Accusations
Green Genetic Engineering Joint Statement By German Science Organizations
Germany’s Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, Ilse Aigner, has banned the cultivation of genetically modified maize. The ban took effect immediately on 14 April. The minister noted that the ban is an isolated decision on a particular case, not a fundamental rejection of green genetic engineering. Europe’s highest licensing authority, the EFSA, [...]
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