Monthly Archives: October 2007

Air Pollution in China Causing A Rise In Birth Defects

This article from ABC News is not exactly a revelation, however, I thought the increasing numbers of birth defects prevalent in infants born in China were sadly incredible.  The article states that a Chinese Government report has cited a rise … Continue reading

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Crackdown On Pollution Clears The Air In Tehran

Tehran is the capital city of Iran.  Home to 12 million people, it is also Iran’s largest city.  Tehran lies at the foot of the surrounding Alborz Mountains, at an elevation of 1200m (3900 feet), which provides a nice environment … Continue reading

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New Plastic Can Reduce CO2 Emissions And Purify Water

Researchers teaming up from Korea’s Hanyang University, University of Texas and the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation), have developed a new plastic membrane, which will contribute new and improved ways to being more biofriendly. In the press release from … Continue reading

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