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Natural Awakenings National

October 2014 Issue

Household Hazards: States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

Oct 02, 2014 12:18PM

At least 33 states are examining the toxic chemicals found in such products as toys, cans, bedding and baby shampoos.

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Doable Renewables: Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future

Oct 02, 2014 12:18PM

Stanford engineers have drafted a plan that uses available technology to move each state to 100 percent wind, water and solar power use by 2050.

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Clever Collaborations: Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide

Oct 02, 2014 12:18PM

In London, Germany and China, smart strategies are fueling the rising use of alternative energy sources.

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False Alarm: Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food

Oct 02, 2014 12:18PM

The European Union is reconsidering its position on “Best before” date labels, which cause people to prematurely toss still-edible eatables.

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Conservation Covenant: A Greener Future for National Parks

Oct 02, 2014 12:18PM

Yellowstone managers have pledged steep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions as well as lower electricity and water consumption.

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Coral Countdown: Endangered Caribbean Reef Solutions

Oct 02, 2014 12:18PM

Now shrunk to one-sixth of their original coral cover, Caribbean reefs are in decline, but restoring parrotfish populations and other natural eco-strategies offer hope of their renewal.

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Fracking Flub: Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate

Oct 01, 2014 07:27PM

The impact of fracking on the environment has been underestimated because surveys have not included accurate measurements of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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Airwaves Activist: Public Radio’s Steve Curwood Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth

Sep 30, 2014 02:10PM ● By Randy Kambic

The host of Living on Earth ponders the threat of global warming, the show’s impact on eco-politics, and the importance of listener feedback.

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An A for Apples: It’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruit

Sep 30, 2014 02:10PM ● By Tania Melkonian

Dense in antioxidants, apples ward off chronic illnesses; some varieties deliver even more beneficial nutrients than others.

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New Cancer Test for Dogs: Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment

Sep 30, 2014 02:10PM ● By Shawn Messonnier

A simple new blood test allows cancer to be detected four to six months before a dog develops outward symptoms.

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