Environmental and conservation issues run the gamut from simply recycling in the workplace to reducing the pesticides and toxins in the areas where our children play and learn. While these concerns may be geologic phenomenon in part, we can all agree that mankind has exacerbated and accelerated the rate of our environmental decline and that our planet is in serious trouble. Take a closer look at what you can do to help protect our planet by exploring the issues below.
Greening Business and
The Workplace
Green businesses operate in ways that solve rather than cause environmental and social problems. Plus, going green makes business sense. >>
Climate Change
Overwhelming scientific consensus indicates that global warming is a real and significant threat to our health, our economy, and our environment. >>
Childhood Obesity and Parks / Playgrounds
Kids who are overweight are at increased risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other complications -- all of which can mean a shorter life. >>
Pesticides and Toxins in The Classroom
One of the most important ways to protect our children's health is to prevent their unnecessary exposure to pesticides and other toxins that may be used in their schools. >>
Mercury and Human Health
Preliminary estimates from the U.S. EPA have indicated that more than 630,000 newborns each year may have increased risk of learning disabilities associated with methyl mercury exposure inside their mothers' wombs. >>
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