Monthly Archives: December 2007

Message in a Bottle

Americans spent more money last year on bottled water than on ipods or movie tickets: $15 Billion. A journey into the economics–and psychology–of an unlikely business boom. And what it says about our culture of indulgence.

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What you can do to minimize your chemical exposure

Short of running off to some deserted island or hiding in a cabin in the woods, there is no getting away from products that contain hormone-mimicking chemicals known as endocrine disruptor’s. Industry groups and chemical-makers say the levels of chemicals … Continue reading

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Bisphenol A is in you

It’s in baby bottles, soda cans and 93% of us. It causes breast cancer, testicular cancer, diabetes and hyperactivity in lab animals, according to most studies. But U.S. regulators side with the chemical-makers and say it’s safe. To learn more … Continue reading

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