Tag: Lindsay Oberst
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‘Erin Brockovich’ Carcinogen Found in the Drinking Water of More than 75% of Americans — Is Your Water Toxic?
Unsafe levels of a cancer-causing chemical called chromium-6 are contaminating the tap water of more than 200 million Americans in all 50 states. This finding comes from an analysis of federal data released this week by the Environmental Working Group. You might know chromium-6 from the popular 2000 movie, “Erin Brockovich,” starring Julia Roberts. The…
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What You Need to Know About Bottled Water
Americans buy nearly a billion bottles of water each week. In fact, bottled water consumption is expected to pass soda consumption in the U.S. this year. Plastic bottles can make drinking water on-the-go more convenient. And we all know that drinking more water is a good thing. But buyer beware: There’s a very dark side…
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Why India’s First 100% Organic State Matters for the Future of Organic Food
Though we might wish otherwise, progress often starts small and takes time. An organic country and an organic world are inspiring visions for our health, our environment, our climate, and our animals. But to get there, we have to keep taking steps, learning lessons, and celebrating good news and developments as they come. In a…
