"Big Tobacco Sets Its Sights on Africa"
The tobacco industry sees its future in recruitment of new smokers, some very young, in the Third World.
Source: TIME, 07/29/2009
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Toolbox: Homeland Security Daily Infrastructure Report
Reporters interested in following the hazards of dams, refineries, chemical plants, pipelines, and other infrastructure may find story leads in DHS reports.
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New CDC Site Tracks Environmental Illness
"The goal of a new CDC Website, the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, is to become a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to investigate environmental causes of illness, from asthma to well water."
Source: Daily Green, 07/07/2009
"Lake Algae and Lou Gehrig's Disease"
"There’s a kind of blue and green scum that can bloom in lakes and ponds across the nation. This scum is called cyanobacteria. For years, scientists have known that this stuff can produce dangerous toxins. Amy Quinton reports now researchers are studying whether there’s a link between cyanobacteria and Lou Gehrig’s disease."
Source: Environment Report, 06/30/2009
US Vulnerability To Heat Waves Varies Substantially by Location
A new analysis of about 40,000 census tracts in the larger US metropolitan areas can help you cover how well your community is preparing for heat-related risk.
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"The Great Vaccination Debate"
There are parts of the country where 20 percent of partents are opting not to give their children vaccines. That worries the CDC.
Source: Environment Report, 06/25/2009
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