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Can Working Less Save the Planet? – EcoWatch
Wow, an eye-opening perspective in more ways than one! - Philipp Frey of the German Center for Emancipatory Technology Studies says there are lessons to be learned from all this, for the good of both people and planet. Last year, he authored a headline-grabbing study...
Toxic Flame Retardants Can Spread From Your Electronics To Your Hands, Study Warns
Yikes! - TORONTO — Amid all the worry about the spread of viruses, a new study says there’s another dangerous substance you should want to keep off your hands. Researchers from the University of Toronto say toxic chemicals, which are commonly used as flame retardants,...
Dogs can be ‘early-warning systems’ for toxic chemical exposure at home
They really are man's best friend! - Since dogs are much like us, and share the same living space, scientists conducted the first investigation into how industrial chemicals impact humans and pet dogs living in the same household. Using silicone wristbands and...
Australia’s animal testing ban finally realised as AICIS comes into effect
Woohoo! A great step in the right direction - Australia is finally is implementing a ban on cosmetic testing on animals as the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) comes into effect, after multiple delays. AICIS replaced the National Industrial...
How pregnant woman’s high blood pressure can change shape of baby’s heart
Why managing your blood pressure during pregnancy is so important! - Mothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those women and their children,...
‘Tummy time’ is important for your baby’s development – CNN
Why tummy time is so important! - (CNN) New parents at home with babies can help aid their infants' development by having them spend supervised time on their stomachs, according to a new systemic review study forthcoming in the journal Pediatrics. While you have a...