Is your diet in free fall? Here’s how to get control and lose weight fast. 24 weight loss tips that really work.
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WWF and the National Toxics Network today released a list of Australia’s most dangerous pesticides, more than 80 of which are prohibited overseas because of the risks they pose to human health and the environment.
The list includes 17 chemicals that are known, likely or probable carcinogens, and 48 chemicals flagged as having the potential to interfere with hormones.
More than 20 have been classified as either extremely or highly hazardous by the World Health Organisation yet remain available for use on Australian farms.
“Australians are at risk of being exposed to a dangerous cocktail of poisonous chemicals, many of which have been prohibited in other countries due to their risks to health and the environment,” said WWF spokesperson Nick Heath.
“Surely Australian farm workers, wildlife and ecosystems deserve the same level of protection as those in Europe or the United States.”
Jo Immig from the National Toxics Network said the list was evidence that Australia’s chemical regulatory system was failing to keep people and the environment safe from dangerous pesticides.
“European pesticides regulation is founded on a precautionary principle designed to give human health and the environment the benefit of the doubt,” Ms Immig said.
“Here in Australia we have the opposite, where chemicals that are suspected of causing cancer and other health problems remain on the market for years.”
Mr Heath said the list was a warning that Australians were not being adequately informed of the risks associated with harmful pesticides.
“The pesticides regulator must recognise that while Australia may have unique wildlife and different farming conditions, the chemistry of these dangerous pesticides is the still the same. If smoking causes cancer in the US, it will also cause cancer in Australia – it’s the carcinogens that matter not the country,” Mr Heath said.
“The list demonstrates just how far we are lagging behind the rest of the world. It’s time for us to catch up and give Australian farmers safer and better choices.”
Read the report here.
Charlie Stevens, WWF Media Office, 0424 649 689;
Juliette King, WWF-Australia Conservation Policy Officer, 0438 864 997;
Jo Immig, National Toxics Network, Coordinator, 02 6687 1900, 0413 683 782
June 25, 2010 — The Kellogg Co. has issued a voluntary recall of 28 million boxes of some of its most popular cereals because of an “uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell” coming from packaging.
The recall includes Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, and Honey Smacks that have been sold around the country, the company says.
A woman’s body may be unconsciously selective about sperm, allowing some men’s to progress to pregnancy but killing off the chances of less suitable matches, an Australian researcher said.
In the USA I think generics have to be within 15% of the original brand name drug. This means every different generic (there are often several for each drug and depedning which is cheaper is what your pharmacy will buy annually).
An example- If you take 10mg or generic prozac/fluoxetine now, It might be possible that your first generic was 15% stronger than brand name PROZAC or 11.5mg. What if your pharmacy switches you to another generic that is different size and color and is made by another generic manufacturer? This new generic may be 15% weaker than brand PROZAC or 8.5mg..
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You cannot imagine the stuff that passes for food. Lucky for you, we have found ample photographic evidence.
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The non-GE policy of one of Australia’s biggest food companies is under threat, as they prepare to sell part of their business to the pro-GE multinational, Cargill.
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With news coming in from India that Monsanto has given ‘fake scientific data’ to regulators, a new survey shows most Australians reject GE foods and don’t trust the institutions that commercialise them.
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Each week the average Australian household generates up to 800 litres of washing and cleaning water. With many Australian cities and regional centres enduring drought conditions the opportunity to correctly recycle water used in cleaning and washing is vital, and when done correctly, it can be used for watering plants and gardens, flushing toilets, washing cars and much more.
However, users beware; not all greywater is created equal. If the washing or cleaning detergent you have used contains phosphates, petrochemicals or non-biodegradable materials it can do more harm than good. Why you ask?
* When it enter waterways phosphates feed blue-green algae resulting in algae blooms which contribute to weed and algal slime build up.
* Petrochemicals can cause allergic reactions and take a long time to break down
* They are made from non-renewable resources
Maximise the benefits of your greywater by choosing a washing powder such as Aware Eco Choice or Sensitive Skin to ensure the water you put back into your garden is as safe as possible. When looking for a greywater friendly detergent make sure it is plant based, able to break down quickly and made from renewable resources.
Using greywater needn’t be a chore either. It can be as simple as attaching a hose from the washing machine and into a catchment bucket for later use or for the more hi-tech consumer there are treatment systems available that collect water from the laundry or shower and treats it to a suitable level for indoor use.
Follow these greywater use tips to take a ‘green’ step in the right direction:
* It is law to ensure greywater does not run onto neighbouring properties or into stormwater drains
* Don’t use greywater on vegie patches or food plants you intend to eat raw
* Cool water from hot wash cycles before using on the garden
* It is best to discard water used to wash nappies to avoid spreading diseases including Giardia
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Nanoparticles can be found in common household items including sunscreen and cosmetics. 7.30 Report
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found some nanoparticles – which can be found in common household items – can damage DNA without even penetrating the cells.
They found the nanoparticles can indirectly damage DNA inside cells by transmitting signals through a protective barrier of human tissue.
The stunning discovery adds to a growing body of research highlighting proven and potential health hazards from the rapidly expanding universe of engineered objects measured in billionths of a metre.
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