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Aurora School Removes Wifi to Protect Children's Health

AURORA, ON, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Another school has removed its Wifi, following warnings that the system emits potentially harmful microwave radiation.

Green Event Highlights (Nov)

Measuring, Reporting and Reducing your Environmental Footprint
Date: November 2, 2011 (8:30am-4:30pm)
Location: Humber College, North Campus (Toronto, ON)
 
In this program we will examine how waste, water, energy, emissions and greenhouse gas environmental footprints are the basis for comparative advantage in Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Socially Responsible Investment reports today.

Avoid aluminum - Locate the Unexpected Sources of Aluminum in Products

Senile dementia is the term given to many different diseases producing dementia. Over half of all dementia cases are sufferers of Alzheimer's disease. Protect yourself as best you can by avoiding products containing aluminum.

Memory loss is not the only indication of Alzheimer's disease, since in the early stages the symptoms of the disease are varied. There are many factors or combinations of factors that may cause Alzheimer's disease and research in this field is ongoing. Our deteriorating environment, chemicals plus nutritional deficiencies are all factors which may well precipitate the disease.

Combat Hair Loss Naturally

 
By age 40, two-thirds of Caucasian men are noticeably bald. While many people wrongly assume hair loss is a men’s disease, one in four women experiences some degree of unnatural hair loss in her lifetime. But being in good company may not ease your mind about the causes of hair loss and what you can do to slow it down or halt it.
 
Hair loss of about 50 to 100 strands daily is normal. There can be many factors linked to accelerated hair loss, including: medications and chemotherapy, genetics, fad diets, chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and poor scalp circulation.
 
Addressing Lifestyle-Related Hair Loss

Green Event Highlights (Sep/Oct/Nov)

Help Shape Your City - Take the Survey!

The City of Toronto is reviewing its Official Plan, which sets out the vision for where and how Toronto will grow to the year 2031, and conducting a Municipal Comprehensive Review. You can help shape your city by taking a moment to complete the online survey: tell us what you like about Toronto neighbourhoods and what you like to see in the future. Your participation in this "check-up" will help to ensure that the Official Plan fulfills its vision. The survey is part of the first stage of the Reviews. Take the survey by October 17.

http://www.toronto.ca/opreview/yoursay.htm

Railway Opens Tokyo's Largest Rooftop Farm

 

JR East railway, one of Tokyo's largest railway operators, has opened a 535 sq.m. (5758 sq.ft.) rooftop farm on top of the company's Lumine Ogikubo Building.

DIY Recipes: Insect Controls & Mosquito Repellents (自製香草檸檬蚊怕水)

DIY Recipe: All Natural Mosquito Repellents for Gardens & Lawns!

Organic Gardening Tips & Farmers Market Listing 2011

FRESH FOOD FROM FARMERS MARKETS!

Taiwan: Environmental Education Act (環境教育法: 累犯環保法 大老闆得上課)

Coinciding with World Environment Day, the Environmental Education Act (環境教育法) comes into force today.

Charting a Path to Sustainable Health Care

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