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Do You Work in a 'Sick Building'?
John Platt, May 14, 2013
Many offices have air quality that is so bad that it actually makes the people who work there ill.
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Breathe Less Pollution While Riding Your Bike
John Platt, May 13, 2013
Bicycling is just about the best exercise you can get. It's great cardio, it works your legs, and you're outdoors. What's not to love? Oh yeah, all of that pollution you're breathing from the cars on the same roads. What's a lung-loving biker to do?
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An Organic Apple a Day Keeps the Pesticides at Bay
John Platt, April 29, 2013
The old rhyme reminds us to "eat an apple a day to keep the doctor away," but could your apples actually be harming you?
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Which American Cities Have the Cleanest Air?
John Platt, July 27, 2012
Honolulu, Fargo, Rochester (MN), Stanta Fe and Bismark have the least ozone of any American cities.
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Minneapolis Embraces Clean Air
John Platt, March 16, 2012
Minneapolis has become the 13th and largest U.S. city to join the Center for Biological Diversity’s national Clean Air Cities campaign.
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Protect Rivers and Lakes by Disposing of Drugs Properly
John Platt, October 20, 2011
Our country's waterways are polluted with pharmaceuticals, and that's taking a heavy toll on our wildlife.
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5 Tips to Reduce Asthma
John Platt, September 13, 2011
Did you know that one out of every ten kids now experiences asthma symptoms?
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How to Plan A Carbon-Neutral Wedding
John Platt, April 11, 2011
Getting married, or going to a wedding? Have you considered the environmental impact of getting hitched?
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Which Cell Phones Emit the Most Radiation?
John Platt, February 26, 2010
According to some scientists, the radiation emitted by cell phones can raise some of your risks for brain tumors. It's not conclusive, but why take the risk?
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