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What if WE Could Save the World this Christmas?

What if we could? Think about it. Everyone always talks about making a difference and helping out. Everyone always gets a little bit more generous around the holidays. And maybe I live in an idealistic world...

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Water: A matter of life or death

It is taken for granted that with a turn of the tap, out flows pure drinkable water whenever we require it. However, when disasters strike such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes this supply maybe disrupted...

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Water Filtration Systems: Clean Drinking Water for All

Water borne organisms have been a major cause of illness, disease, and death through out the centuries. Even today, in our technologically advanced world, third world countries, and even the poor areas of modern countries, struggle with disease and death caused by the contaminants in unclean water.

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drinking water options

Drinking water may contain two types of contaminants; biological and chemical. In order to have pure and safe potable water, we must be sure that it is free from both types of contaminants. There are...

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Sciene Pathogen Report

For my Environmental Science report on Pathogens, I had to write about the diseases of Shigella, Cryptosporidiosis, and Yellow fever. What is a Pathogen? An agent of disease or a disease producer. ...

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Irradiate Our Food

We hear this all the time. Recall this food because of possible e-coil contamination. Recall that food because of salmonella contamination. What’s next? Is there anything safe to eat anymore? Plus I’m...

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Giardia in cats

Giardia in cats can damage the small intestines which can lead to maldigestion as well as malabsorption in your pet. This vicious infection also increases the motility of the intestines which can add to the...

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Water Filter Reviews: Aquasana Vs Reverse Osmosis Water Filters

The trend towards health consciousness is gaining grounds among all walks of life in the country today. In their quest for a healthy lifestyle, many people have turned to supplements to help their body...

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Is the Water in Africa Safe to Drink?

The Water Safety Plan put into effect by the Water Research Commission provides a structured system providing consistently safe water to drink in Africa. This includes protecting the source of the water,...

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Use a Drinking Water Treatment System to Clean Up Your Tap Water

Let's face it, tap water is not very safe to drink. If you worry about your family's health and want to protect them from disease, you should invest in a drinking water treatment system. At this point,...

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