http://environment.about.com/ Environmental Issues http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/09/global-water-supply-drying-up-as-population-grows.htm Water covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface, yet billions of people lack access to clean water. Population growth in many water-stressed countries, plus excess water use in developed countries,... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/09/global-water-supply-drying-up-as-population-grows.htm 2008-05-09T00:43:28Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/08/how-is-wildlife-affected-by-global-warming.htm Most researchers agree that even small changes in temperature are enough to send hundreds if not thousands of already struggling species into extinction unless we can stem the tide of... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/08/how-is-wildlife-affected-by-global-warming.htm 2008-05-08T00:35:11Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/07/deadly-cyclone-made-worse-by-loss-of-mangrove-forests.htm Deforestation may have magnified the devastating effects of the cyclone that hit Myanmar (formerly Burma) over the weekend, according to Surin Pitsuwan, secretary general of the Association of South-East Asian... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/07/deadly-cyclone-made-worse-by-loss-of-mangrove-forests.htm 2008-05-07T03:07:34Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/06/light-pollution-raises-risks-of-breast-cancer.htm Forget those old songs about romantic walks under beautiful city lights. Light pollution, defined as excess or obtrusive light at night, increases women's risk of breast cancer significantly, wastes energy,... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/06/light-pollution-raises-risks-of-breast-cancer.htm 2008-05-06T00:30:43Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/05/ozone-the-good-and-bad-of-ozone.htm From a human perspective, ozone is both helpful and harmful, both good and bad. In the upper atmosphere, ozone protects all life on Earth from damaging radiation. At ground level,... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/05/ozone-the-good-and-bad-of-ozone.htm 2008-05-05T01:23:16Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/02/what-are-the-health-effects-of-airport-noise-and-airport-pollution.htm Researchers have known for years that exposure to excessively-loud noise can cause changes in blood pressure as well as changes in sleep and digestive patterns -- all signs of stress... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/05/02/what-are-the-health-effects-of-airport-noise-and-airport-pollution.htm 2008-05-02T00:17:04Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/30/new-urbanism-designing-eco-friendly-and-people-friendly-communities.htm Have you ever wondered what makes those “new urbanism” housing developments more environmentally friendly than traditional suburban neighborhoods? New urbanisim incorporates green building design and renewable energy to create livable... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/30/new-urbanism-designing-eco-friendly-and-people-friendly-communities.htm 2008-04-30T02:31:00Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/28/its-air-quality-awareness-week-keep-an-eye-on-the-aqi.htm May marks the beginning of ozone season in most areas of the United States, and during Air Quality Awareness Week, which begins today, two federal agencies want to remind you... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/28/its-air-quality-awareness-week-keep-an-eye-on-the-aqi.htm 2008-04-28T02:48:47Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/25/how-to-recycle-your-old-cell-phone.htm If you're like me, you may find it hard to remember what life was like before the convenience of cell phones. But have you ever wondered what happens to your... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/25/how-to-recycle-your-old-cell-phone.htm 2008-04-25T00:38:50Z http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/24/living-alone-is-bad-for-the-environment.htm Want to help the environment? Get a roommate, get married, or find some other way to expand your household. People who live alone consume considerably more energy and other resources... http://environment.about.com/b/2008/04/24/living-alone-is-bad-for-the-environment.htm 2008-04-24T00:04:33Z