For some time already, scientific evidence has shown that the chemicals found in most sunscreens are toxic to corals, even in extremely tiny doses. Particularly, the ingredients have a negative impact on the juvenile development of most coral and many fish and algae species. … [Read more...] about Tiny Pacific island nation bans harmful toxins in sunscreens
Toxins
Small can be healthy
Toxins like radon and even DDT may have beneficial effects at very low doses. Ursula Sautter | May 2008 issue A glass of red wine after dinner a couple of times a week can help prevent heart disease; a nightly magnum of the stuff will corrode your liver. This is pretty much … [Read more...] about Small can be healthy
The subtleties of sage
Alex Lin is fixing old computers - and the planet. | April 2008 issue Alex Lin, a 14-year-old living in Westerly, Rhode Island, is like most kids today. He plays sports, hangs out with friends and worries about the future of the Earth. But unlike most teenagers—or people of … [Read more...] about The subtleties of sage
