Scented Cleaning Products Pollute The natural health researchers at Institute for Vibrant Living (IVL) have investigated the allergens and toxins generated in the home by household products. Here is one in a series of reports: A Fresh Scented Danger?The scented products we use to make our homes clean and fragrant may contain toxins that put our families' health at risk. The temptation to buy and use scented products is strong...more
Pollution And Its Effects On The Lungs It is no doubt that pollution has become quite widespread throughout the entire world. Although many do not realize this, but pollution is one of the biggest causes for respiratory conditions such as asthma. The medical community has come to more of a consensus regarding this direct link and have begun to speak out on it on international health organizations like the WHO. One of the ways that...more
How To Treat Weak Skin Caused By Pollution And Smoke Cigarette smoke and everyday pollution are commonplace in this day and age. Virtually all the urban areas in this world are touched by airborne chemicals and pollutants. Chronic exposure to them can actually stress out the integumentary system and can lead to weak skin and premature skin aging. Some of the signs of weak skin are the dullness of your skin tone, lack of skin moisture, dry skin condition and the inability of the dermis to heal damaged tissues well. Before this problem progresses to even more serious and significant skin problems, you should use the following steps to treat weak skin: Step 1: At the end of the day, make sure that you follow simple but more effective cleansing treatments. The dermis wakens because of the toxins and impurities that have accumulated in its pores. Regular cleansing alone will not work in removing those impurities. Using cleansing oils are more ideal. Olive oil should do your skin a world of good. It can strip away harmful chemicals, dirt, grime and bacteria in your dermis. It also contains oleic acid that can enhance the dermis' permeability. Step 2: Exfoliate...more
Air Pollution And Skin Allergies A recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology discovered a link between itchy skin, irritated eyes, and headaches with certain types of pollution.French researchers studied the air's nitrogen dioxide, small particulate matter and ozone levels in urban areas surrounding Bordeaux....more
Some News concerning Light pollution Light pollution, also known as photopollution or luminous pollution, is excessive or obtrusive artificial light.The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) defines light pollution as:Any adverse effect of artificial light including sky glow, glare, light trespass, light clutter, decreased...more
Light pollution and Measurement and global effects Skyglow refers to the "glow" effect that can be seen over populated areas. It is the combination of all light reflected from what it has illuminated escaping up into the sky and from all of the badly directed light in that area that also escapes into the sky, being scattered (redirected) by the atmosphere back toward the ground. This scattering is very strongly related to the wavelength of the light when the air is very clear (with very little aerosols). Rayleigh scattering dominates in such clear air, making the sky appear blue in the daytime. When there is significant aerosol (typical of most modern polluted conditions), the scattered light has less dependence on wavelength, making a whiter daytime sky. Because of this Rayleigh effect, and because of the eye's increased sensitivity to white or blue-rich light sources when adapted to very low light levels (see Purkinje effect), white or blue-rich light contributes significantly more to sky-glow than an equal amount of yellow light. Sky glow is of particular irritation to astronomers, because it reduces contrast in the night sky to the extent where it may even become...more
Light pollution Consequences Disruption of ecosystemsLight pollution poses a serious threat to wildlife, having negative impacts on plant and animal physiology. Light pollution can confuse animal navigation, alter competitive...more
The Consequences of Light pollution Energy wasteLighting is responsible for one-fourth of all electricity consumption worldwide,and case studies have shown that several forms of over-illumination constitute energy wastage, including...more
Synthetic Grass Helps to Reduce Water Pollution Many homeowners, businesses and schools use synthetic grass for landscape and play because it is durable, safe and affordable. It can be used to landscape everything from playgrounds to...more
Reduce pollution - Save money Climate scientists have been stating for years that more pollution means more extreme weather conditions and we have seen increasing proof of this is the last ten years (the hottest decade on record).The...more
The Way To Diminish Air Pollution In The Dwelling Fast And Green Many people don't have knowledge of a serious detail: the air we have inside our condominiums, colleges and other buildings often is heavily unhygienic. This might seem...more
Fireworks and Pollution Fireworks were designed to be a feast for the eyes and a great way to entertain a group of people, but it is also a source of pollution. Gun powder, the main ingredient used in crackers to create the awesome...more