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Publisher: National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches 
 This annual report of water quality at U.S. beaches includes information about beach-water pollution, health risks, and state standards and closing/advisory standards. Includes detailed data for individual states and composite data and graphs. Also includes related information on topics such as 10 simple things individuals can do to help improve beach-water quality and protect their health. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ttw/titinx.asp Topics: Pollution, Water Last updated Jun 22, 2005 National Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Energy
Policy briefs, reports, analysis, white papers, and other documents related to energy policy in the U.S. Topics include energy efficiency, oil and gas, and the utility industry. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/energy/ Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Background on this national wildlife area in Alaska, portions of which have been considered for drilling of oil and gas reserves. Includes fast facts, a map, a video clip, and material about wildlife (polar bear, musk ox, caribou, spectacled eider, and arctic wolf). From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), which opposes drilling in the refuge. http://www.savebiogems.org/arctic/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Oil & Gas, Regions of the World Last updated May 31, 2006 Consumer Guide to Water Filters
A guide to help you determine what type of water filter might be right for your home. "Some filters aim to produce clearer, better-tasting water, while others work to remove contaminants that could affect your health." Topics include specific types of filters (activated carbon filter, cation exchange softener, distiller, reverse osmosis filter, ultraviolet disinfection filter), and filter maintenance. In English and Spanish. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/gfilters.asp Topics: Beverages, Water Last updated Jun 18, 2007 Poison on Pets II: Toxic Chemicals in Flea and Tick Collars
This April 2009 report concludes "that high levels of pesticide residue can remain on a dog's or cat's fur for weeks after a flea collar is put on an animal. Residue levels produced by some flea collars are so high that they pose a risk of cancer and damage to the neurological system of children." Includes the full report and links to related content. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/health/poisonsonpets/ Topics: Health, Pets Last updated Apr 27, 2009 |
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