All posts tagged mercury

Carbon Emissions in US at 20 Year Low, Coal’s Long Goodbye

Carbon Emissions in US at 20 Year Low, Coal’s Long Goodbye

According to the EIA, carbon emissions from energy use is at a 20 year low, which is excellent news for the planet. The research points to warmer weather in the winter and increased natural gas usage as a coal alternative.

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Learn How Expectant Mothers Can Protect Their Baby from Dangerous Toxins

Learn How Expectant Mothers Can Protect Their Baby from Dangerous Toxins

Expectant mothers are bombarded by highly toxic chemicals everyday and may not even be aware. Learn the facts about these dangerous toxins and understand how to limit exposure while helping protect you and your family.

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EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

Thanks to the EPA’s new regulations, six obsolete coal fired power plants are going to be shutdown. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards were introduced in December and could result in the closing of nearly sixty polluting power plants.

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Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Bulb to Limit Mercury Exposure

Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Bulb to Limit Mercury Exposure

In our recent article discussing the safety of CFL bulbs, we uncovered that while CFL bulbs are safe to use in your home, there are some precautions that need to be taken.   To recap, CFL…

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury Dangers Debunked

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury Dangers Debunked

There is no mystery here, the CFL bulbs do contain mercury, mercury is a potent neurotoxin, but the question remains, are the bulbs safe for your house? The best way I can convince you that CFL bulbs are safe is by providing the facts.

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Historic EPA Rules Protect Against Environmental Pollution from Power Plants

Historic EPA Rules Protect Against Environmental Pollution from Power Plants

Victory for Mother Earth! The new EPA Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) cut pollution from outdated power plants. The MATS standards are expected to help America’s children grow up healthier, even preventing up to 11,000 premature deaths per year.

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