The EnvironMinute Archives Sep. 1 - 15, 2006

Fri., 09/01         Going Carbon Neutral: Many things we do release greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, but there are steps you can take to help beat climate change.  
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Mon., 09/04      Manicured Lawn: The same chemicals that kill insects and encourage green growth effectively in your garden may also be harming your family’s health.  
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Tue., 09/05        Strike Up the Ban: While many smokers oppose smoking bans, imposing them is a great way to inspire people who are ready to quit.  
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Wed., 09/06      Indy 500 Drives Green Forward: Thanks to the Indy 500, America is speeding up its use of ethanol – the corn-based, renewable fuel.  
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Thu., 09/07        Chernobyl’s Tax on Life: Radiation from the Chernobyl disaster 20 years ago still plagues the area, and many say the death toll is ongoing.  
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Fri., 09/08          Greenland’s Melting Ice: Global warming is claiming its latest victim in a distant frozen land.  Learn how rapid melting of glacial ice in Greenland will have major effects for everyone.  
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Mon., 09/11       Resistant Bacteria: In an effort to protect the health of poultry workers, the World Health Organization has called for an end to the use of low-level antibiotics in poultry feed.
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Tue., 09/12        Safe Seeds: How would we replenish the Earth’s plants in the face of global disaster? The solution is locked in a subzero vault atop the artic circle.  
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Wed., 09/13      Natural Chemicals: You don’t need to risk hazardous chemical exposures in order to have a beautiful lawn.   
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Thu., 09/14       Estrogen in Water Supplies: Excess estrogen is contaminating lakes, streams, and drinking water, but green chemistry is poised to save the day.
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Fri., 09/15         Sugar Plastic: High fructose corn syrup could soon replace petroleum as a precursor for plastic production. Now that’s sweet news for the environment!
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