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In a Warming World, What Happens to the Trees?
Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jeanne Roberts
Across the American West, increasing heat and drought have killed a number of old-growth forests. These aren’t saplings, an inch or two in diameter, but trees which have established themselves and sent out roots systems up to 15 feet deep, with feeder roots spreading[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Defining Green, Health and Safety, The Air We Breathe and was tagged with climate change, COMPOSTABLE
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Are Your Candles Toxic?
Posted on April 1, 2013 by Greenhome.com
Candles are a common object in almost every household. Decorative pillars set the mood for dinner parties, scented votives help many people relax at the end of a long day, and basic candles are a must in any emergency kit. But have you ever stopped to think about where[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Health and Safety, The Air We Breathe, Your Green Home and was tagged with air quality, COMPOSTABLE, environmental products, NON-TOXIC
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Tips for Cleaner Indoor Air
Posted on April 1, 2013 by Greenhome.com
When most people think of air pollution they picture highways full of car exhaust and factories belching smoke, but did you know that the air inside your home can actually be more dangerous? The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air pollution levels[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Fighting Allergies, Green Tips and DIY, Health and Safety, The Air We Breathe and was tagged with air quality, Eco Home Improvement, green living, HEALTH SENSITIVE, NON-TOXIC
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VOCS: A Guide to Volatile Organic Compounds
Posted on April 1, 2013 by Greenhome.com
So what are VOCs? The term volatile organic compounds (VOCs) refers to a range of substances that evaporate at room temperature. It’s the same as steam coming off of a pot of boiling water, except that VOCs don’t need to be heated. Instead, liquids like paints,[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Defining Green, Health and Safety, The Air We Breathe and was tagged with air quality, Green kids, green living, HEALTH SENSITIVE, NON-TOXIC
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Five Steps to Finding the Right Air Purifier
Posted on April 1, 2013 by Greenhome.com
Air purifiers are one of the best ways to keep your home clean and safe. They get rid of allergens like dust and mold spores, remove toxic chemicals like VOCs, and even kill viruses and bacteria. Finding the right air purifier can be difficult, though, and it’s easy to[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Fighting Allergies, Green Tips and DIY, Health and Safety, The Air We Breathe and was tagged with air quality, Eco Home Improvement, environmental products, HEALTH SENSITIVE
