Environmental Health

This is not how soccer-star Zack Martin thought his summer would go. When the captain's prank means trouble for the whole squad, Zack’s left with no choice but to take one for the team and cover for him. Now he’s trading parties and beach days for community service at a seaside conservation center—fair enough. But thanks to his new reputation, the cute intern, Chip, won’t even give him a shot. Still, Zack finds himself falling for Chip between dolphin encounters and shark costume disasters, which means he suddenly has way more on the line than he ever expected.

Dive into the riveting world of Sustainable Hydration! Embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate and essential world of water in our new eBook, Sustainable Hydration. Grasp the significance of water in our everyday lives, from our health to the environment, and empower yourself with knowledge that could change not just your life, but the world as well. Across 24 comprehensive chapters, Sustainable Hydration uncovers the complexities of our global water crisis, the environmental impacts of bottled water, and the underrated value of tap water. Discover the ins and outs of water ...

Poisoned by Plastics is a startling exposé that reveals a decades-long cover-up behind our planet’s microplastic pollution crisis. Drawing on leaked documents, suppressed research, and firsthand accounts, this whistleblower report unveils how powerful industrialists and government officials intentionally seeded our modern “throwaway culture.” From post-WWII manufacturing booms to present-day consumer habits, discover the intricate web of misinformation designed to keep plastics cheap, abundant, and unregulated. Explore the shocking truth of how early scientists who sounded the alarm ...

From an award-winning science journalist comes a lively, informative, and humorous deep dive into the future of the toilet - from creative uses for harvested “biosolids”, to the bold engineers dedicated to bringing safe sanitation to the billions of people worldwide living without.

Heavy metal pollution due to various sources such as from agro chemicals, ballast water, electronic waste, vehicle exhaust, industrial effluents, coal power plants, sludge wastes, medicinal chemicals, laboratory waste and domestic wastes are become a major threat to the environment. WHO has found there is a health risk due to long-range transboundary air pollutants containing heavy metals. Arsenic, Beryllium, radium, chromium and cadmium are well known carcinogens. Some of them(As and Cd) found in well waters (north central province of Sri Lanka, India, Korea, Chile and Bangladesh) or ...

From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity's struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with secrecy, deceit, human error, blatant disregard for life, short-sighted politics, and fear. Fallout is an eye-opening odyssey through the first eight decades of this struggle and the radioactive landscapes it has left behind. We are, Pearce finds, forever torn between technological hubris and all-too-human terror about what we have created.

Welcome to "The Healthy Space Blueprint" - your definitive guide to reshaping your home into a sanctuary of health and well-being! Grasp the fascinating interconnection between health and environment in our earlier sections. Learn how your habitat affects your health and discover the impressive benefits of prioritizing a wholesome environment. This eBook navigates the often-unseen dangers lurking in your abode, from biological hazards like molds, to toxic chemical threats hidden in your daily use products. Delve into room-by-room renovation strategies. Turn your bedroom into a haven for ...

In this wide-ranging, character-driven audiobook, science-journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound and sometimes unexpected ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the painkilling power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks.

Food and wellness experts Kathy Freston and Bruce Friedrich have spent years researching the future of protein. They've talked to the food pioneers and the nutrition scientists, and now they've distilled what they've learned into a strength-building plan poised to reshape your body and change your world. Complete with delicious recipes and a detailed guide to food planning, Clean Protein explains everything you need to know in order to get lean, gain energy, and stay mentally sharp.

The media constantly bombard us with news of health hazards lurking in our everyday lives. But many of these hazards turn out to have been greatly overblown. According to author and epidemiologist Geoffrey C. Kabat, this hyping of low-level environmental hazards leads to needless anxiety and confusion on the part of the public as to which exposures have important effects on health and which are likely to have minimal or no effect.

From the beginning, Stonyfield Farm turned conventional business practices on their head and grew to become the world's largest organic-yogurt producer. This book will appeal both to consumers who want quality and a better world, and companies who want steady profits and growth.

Walking Toward Peace shares the intimate stories of veterans who, post-deployment, have wrestled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through a process called "ecotherapy", spending time in nature to promote healing and mental health, they have found new tools to deal with issues that have resulted from combat experiences: survivor's guilt, nightmares, lack of trust, depression, hypervigilance, thoughts of suicide, and lack of purpose.

To make this groundbreaking audiobook, Dr. James Lyons-Weiler combed through the past fifty years of published research on autism, exploring subjects such as genetic variation, mechanisms of neurotoxicity of metals and pesticides, and the central and combined roles of each in causing autism.

Prepare to embark on an enlightening journey with "Ecosystems of Tomorrow". This immersive e-book pulls back the curtain on the world of ecosystems and the technology pushing its restoration to unprecedented heights. Chapter One sets the stage, masterfully elucidating the importance and subtleties of ecosystems. By Chapter Two, you’ll find yourself immersed in a captivating history lesson, exploring the degradation of these systems. Your sense of hope is rekindled in Chapter Three with insights into Nature's resilience and capacity for self-healing. The heart of this e-book breathes life ...

Each day, headlines warn that baby bottles are leaching dangerous chemicals, nonstick pans are causing infertility, and plastic containers are making us fat. What if green chemistry could change all that? What if rather than toxics, our economy ran on harmless, environmentally-friendly materials? Elizabeth Grossman, an acclaimed journalist who brought national attention to the contaminants hidden in computers and other high tech electronics, now tackles the hazards of ordinary consumer products.

Delve into a visionary journey through the vibrant corridors of urban life with "Mindscapes of the Metropolis," a compelling eBook that reimagines the cities of today through the lens of psychological sophistication and innovative design principles. Offering a treasure trove of insights, this book is an invitation for city planners, architects, designers, and urban enthusiasts alike to explore the profound relationship between the environment and the human psyche. Discover how the "Urban Canvas" transforms the sprawling complexity of a city into a nurturing backdrop for the human spirit. ...

Dive into the fascinating realm of tanned hues with "Shades of Skin," a comprehensive eBook that explores the enigma of sun-kissed complexions, unraveling the secrets of tanning agents and their interactions with our largest organ, the skin. Embark on an investigative journey through history with an articulate exploration of the evolution of tanning practices, from ancient methods to the cutting-edge trends of today. Discover how the changing shades of our skin illuminate tales of culture, fashion, and desire. "Shades of Skin" meticulously examines the absorption and biological effects of ...

Embark on a revolutionary journey where health transformation meets the urgent call for sustainability with "Keto Greenprint." This groundbreaking eBook is a comprehensive guide that marries the ketogenic lifestyle with a deep commitment to nurturing our planet. "Keto Greenprint" is more than just a diet book—it's a manifesto for change, designed for those who seek a healthier life and a healthier world. As you delve into the first chapter, you will build a robust understanding of ketosis and the core principles that define the keto diet, as well as how sustainability can be interwoven ...

Summer after summer is the hottest on record. People’s homes are flooding, burning, blowing away. We live with the loss, pain, and grief of what’s happened, and anxiety for what might happen next, as the systems in which we live are increasingly strained. Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth addresses our collective concerns with empathy, grace, and practical strategies to help us all envision a viable future.

The TOBIN Protocol: Ending Chronic Disease at the Root – Toxin Overload, Hormonal Imbalances, Infections, and Nutrient Deficiencies Explained How Toxins, Estrogens, Obesity, Infections, and Nutrient Loss Created the QuadPandemics of the 21st Century—and How to Reverse Them Using the TOBIN Framework 🌍 The Chronic Disease Pandemic Isn’t Random—It’s Rooted in TOBIN. Why have cancer, obesity, allergies, depression, autoimmune disorders, and chronic infections exploded since the 1990s? In this revolutionary and timely book, Dr. Benoît Tano, MD, PhD, unveils the TOBIN Framework—a ...