GreenGrl » health http://greengrl.org Taking Care of Mother Earth Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:47:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 establishing a direct link between air pollution and health problems be difficult? http://greengrl.org/establishing-a-direct-link-between-air-pollution-and-health-problems-be-difficult/ http://greengrl.org/establishing-a-direct-link-between-air-pollution-and-health-problems-be-difficult/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:47:53 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/establishing-a-direct-link-between-air-pollution-and-health-problems-be-difficult/ air pollution
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Question: establishing a direct link between air pollution and health problems be difficult?
Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health is coughing, headaches , and increase in asthma-related problems….

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Answer by Bert
shouldn’t be a problem, google the air quality resources board or you local health department

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Question: Which of the following health problems are related to air pollution? What all that apply.?
Which of the following health problems are related to air pollution? What all that apply.
A. Obesity
B. Heart disease
C. Acne
D. Asthma

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Answer by byndie1956
D. I think asthma

]]> http://greengrl.org/which-of-the-following-health-problems-are-related-to-air-pollution-what-all-that-apply/feed/ 0 What is Obama’s official plan for climate change, health care, and the economical crisis? http://greengrl.org/what-is-obamas-official-plan-for-climate-change-health-care-and-the-economical-crisis/ http://greengrl.org/what-is-obamas-official-plan-for-climate-change-health-care-and-the-economical-crisis/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:54:33 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/what-is-obamas-official-plan-for-climate-change-health-care-and-the-economical-crisis/ Climate
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Question: What is Obama’s official plan for climate change, health care, and the economical crisis?
I’m only 15 so I don’t understand everything that Obama says (why do they have to speak so elegantly? it justs makes it harder to understand) Please explain his plans for the economy, health care, and climate change. Make sure it is simplified but still not too much. ….okay, sorry if that is a little confusing but just try to help me out. my dad tried to explain it to me but not everything is clear to me yet.

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Answer by Lizella J
Higher taxes for EVERYONE. This means that your parents will be taxed so much that you won’t get any new clothes, spending money, cell phone, and probably no internet. Ask your Dad and see if I’m right. I am.

]]> http://greengrl.org/what-is-obamas-official-plan-for-climate-change-health-care-and-the-economical-crisis/feed/ 7 How many human deaths per year does the World Health Organization attribute to climate change? http://greengrl.org/how-many-human-deaths-per-year-does-the-world-health-organization-attribute-to-climate-change/ http://greengrl.org/how-many-human-deaths-per-year-does-the-world-health-organization-attribute-to-climate-change/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:55:05 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/how-many-human-deaths-per-year-does-the-world-health-organization-attribute-to-climate-change/ Question: How many human deaths per year does the World Health Organization attribute to climate change?
A) 1,500
B) 10,500
C) 150,000
D) 1,500,000

Their World Health Day 2008 theme is “Protecting health from climate change.” World Health Day 2008 will mark the 60th anniversary of WHO.

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Answer by byderule
the official figure given was 150.000 people die annually related to Global warming and this was expected to double soon

]]> http://greengrl.org/how-many-human-deaths-per-year-does-the-world-health-organization-attribute-to-climate-change/feed/ 7 Which of the following health problems may be related to air pollution? http://greengrl.org/which-of-the-following-health-problems-may-be-related-to-air-pollution/ http://greengrl.org/which-of-the-following-health-problems-may-be-related-to-air-pollution/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:47:46 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/which-of-the-following-health-problems-may-be-related-to-air-pollution/ Question: Which of the following health problems may be related to air pollution?
Which of the following health problems may be related to air pollution?
A. Skin problems
B. Asthma
C. Heart disease
D. Stomach problems

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Answer by kateperez
Yes.. all of the above.

]]> http://greengrl.org/which-of-the-following-health-problems-may-be-related-to-air-pollution/feed/ 1 Q&A: Are There Any Health Supplements That Help To Combat Against The Harmful Effects Of Air Pollution? http://greengrl.org/qa-are-there-any-health-supplements-that-help-to-combat-against-the-harmful-effects-of-air-pollution/ http://greengrl.org/qa-are-there-any-health-supplements-that-help-to-combat-against-the-harmful-effects-of-air-pollution/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 06:47:33 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/qa-are-there-any-health-supplements-that-help-to-combat-against-the-harmful-effects-of-air-pollution/ Question: Are There Any Health Supplements That Help To Combat Against The Harmful Effects Of Air Pollution?
I’m thinking about moving to Chicago. However, I am greatly concerned about the poor air quality there.

Are there any health supplements available that are effective in combating against the harmful effects of air pollution?

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Answer by wahoo10001
No but you have to live. Do not worry whatever God wills.

]]> http://greengrl.org/qa-are-there-any-health-supplements-that-help-to-combat-against-the-harmful-effects-of-air-pollution/feed/ 5 New York Health Dept. addresses radiation concerns http://greengrl.org/new-york-health-dept-addresses-radiation-concerns/ http://greengrl.org/new-york-health-dept-addresses-radiation-concerns/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:59:45 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/new-york-health-dept-addresses-radiation-concerns/ New York Health Dept. addresses radiation concerns
In the wake of last Fridays major earthquake and ensuing tsunami that damaged several nuclear power plants in Japan, New York’s health commissioner is reassuring New Yorkers that they are not at risk of harmful radiation levels. Government officials from President Obama to the head of the Environment Protection Agency have been assuring Americans that radiation emissions from Japan pose no …
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ECan appointment welcomed
Federated Farmers welcomes the announcement of Bill Bayfield as the new Chief Executive Officer of Environment Canterbury (ECAN) and hopes he will bring an even handed approach to the water issues plaguing the region.
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Forum to allow residents to air views on John Nolen plan
Increased traffic, noise and potential harm to the environment are among concerns neighbors have voiced since a proposed lakefront park and event destination along John Nolen Drive was announced in January.
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]]> http://greengrl.org/new-york-health-dept-addresses-radiation-concerns/feed/ 0 Fraser Health Authority denies Mission women got breast cancer at work http://greengrl.org/fraser-health-authority-denies-mission-women-got-breast-cancer-at-work/ http://greengrl.org/fraser-health-authority-denies-mission-women-got-breast-cancer-at-work/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:59:34 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/fraser-health-authority-denies-mission-women-got-breast-cancer-at-work/ Fraser Health Authority denies Mission women got breast cancer at work
The Fraser Health Authority wants to set aside a ruling that found three female employees at Mission Memorial Hospital got breast cancer due to their workplace environment.
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286 projects await environment clearance: Ramesh
New Delhi, March 1 : A total of 286 projects in various sectors, including construction projects, are awaiting environmental clearance, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told parliament Tuesday.
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LMB to prioritize titling all untitled government lands
ZAMBOANGA CITY — To prevent unscrupulous land syndicates from encroaching government lands, the Land Management Bureau (LMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will prioritize the titling of all untitled government lands.
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]]> http://greengrl.org/fraser-health-authority-denies-mission-women-got-breast-cancer-at-work/feed/ 0 How bad is the pollution caused by fireworks? http://greengrl.org/how-bad-is-the-pollution-caused-by-fireworks/ http://greengrl.org/how-bad-is-the-pollution-caused-by-fireworks/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2010 06:14:31 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/how-bad-is-the-pollution-caused-by-fireworks/ The last time I witnessed a fireworks show I found myself feeling somewhat upset. I mean, all that smoke can’t be good for the environment and the health of all the animals and people living in it.

]]> http://greengrl.org/how-bad-is-the-pollution-caused-by-fireworks/feed/ 3 How can human activities cause air pollution? http://greengrl.org/how-can-human-activities-cause-air-pollution/ http://greengrl.org/how-can-human-activities-cause-air-pollution/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:38:18 +0000 admin http://greengrl.org/how-can-human-activities-cause-air-pollution/ What are the types of pollution?
Where does air pollution in most cities come from?
How does pollution affect people? How can it damage a person’s health?

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