The EPA celebrates Earth Day all month long. Here are some links to tips, news letters, and events hosted by the EPA for April, Earth Month. April is EARTH MONTH! Here are things you can do, where you live or online. Got Six Words for the Planet? You use thousands of words daily. But can … [Read more…]
Environmental Working Group By Dusty Horwitt and Alex Formuzis A U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) research team has linked oil and natural gas drilling operations to a series of recent earthquakes from Alabama to the Northern Rockies. According to the study led by USGS geophysicist William Ellsworth, the spike in earthquakes since 2001 near oil and … [Read more…]
Women who drink water contaminated with low levels of the weed-killer atrazine may be more likely to have irregular menstrual cycles and low estrogen levels, scientists concluded in a new study. The most widely used herbicide in the United States, atrazine is frequently detected in surface and ground water, particularly in agricultural areas of the … [Read more…]
Lets face it, everyone will need a water filter in their home, sooner or later. Choosing the one that meets your personal water filter needs can be a challenge. Consumer Reports helps take some guess work out of choosing the best home water filter product. They pick from the top sellers and put them through … [Read more…]
In honor of world water day, I’d like to take the time to introduce to you a new foundation. Conceived by Multipure’s Executive Vice President of Administration, Jennifer Rice, the “Pure” Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to education, assistance, and health improvement. Through Multipure, and the Pure Foundation, Jennifer hopes to make a positive difference, … [Read more…]
Drinking water pollution comes from many sources. Surface water can become contaminated with agricultural runoff, community landfills, and hazardous waste from manufacturing byproducts. Groundwater can become contaminated from gasoline and MTBE leaks from underground storage tanks, or from the injection of hazardous waste into deep wells. Significant growth of the drinking water treatment industry can … [Read more…]
In honor of World Water Day coming up on Thursday, March 22, Matt Damon, actor and co-founder of Water.org, released a video today urging people to “take action by donating your voice to the cause.” He reminds us of the tragic reality that “almost 1 billion people are forced to spend countless hours scavenging for … [Read more…]
Floridians may end up paying a few more pennies a day in the coming years to upgrade outdated sewer systems that are contaminating public water supplies, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) said in a report on March 6. The report says that even more Florida lakes, streams, rivers and springs are polluted than previously … [Read more…]
An original investigative report by Earth Focus and UK’s Ecologist Film Unit looks at the risks of natural gas development in the Marcellus Shale. From toxic chemicals in drinking water to unregulated interstate dumping of potentially radioactive waste that experts fear can contaminate water supplies in major population centers including New York City, are the … [Read more…]
RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—A new Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report found that spikes in the water levels of atrazine, a common herbicide banned throughout Europe (but still legal here in the U.S.) could pose a public health risk. The hormone-disrupting chemical is used extensively in corn and sugarcane farming, but research has linked environmentally … [Read more…]
The Multipure “Wriggle” filtered water bottle somehow found its way to the Oscars!! Recognize any of these stars? To find out what the Wriggle is and how you can pre-order yours Click Here
Whew! Well, I am back from my 3 week vacation. I went to visit my sister in Las Vegas and we both attended the Multipure first annual convention. Wow, what an awesome experience. I have to say I was very impressed with the entire event. For 3 days we attended classes, pop certification and the unveiling … [Read more…]
Adding science to years of anecdotal claims, scientists find that dieters who drink two cups of water before meals lose more weight. It’s a popular dieting secret: Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds. Finally, science is adding weight to the practice. After about three months, a new study found, obese dieters who drank … [Read more…]
I am almost all packed and ready for my 3 week trip to Las Vegas! I dont remember ever being away from home for so long, but I am looking forward to spending time with my sister Roni, mom, and friends… and attending our first Annual Pure Convetion with Multi-Pure. When I get back I will have lots to share with my downline … [Read more…]
(CNN)— In the tiny New York town of LeRoy, one thing is for sure; since October, 16 people suddenly have developed uncontrollable twitching and verbal tics. Three months later, they — and the rest of the town — are still wondering why. Doctors have diagnosed most of them with conversion disorder, saying that stress is … [Read more…]
Josh Fox, director of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Gasland” was taken into custody by Capitol Hill police yesterday morning, along with his crew, after Republicans objected to their presence, according to Democratic sources present at the hearing. The meeting of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment had been taking place in room 2318 of the … [Read more…]
Are your precious pets getting too much chlorine? If you are using regular tap water for your pets, they may be ingesting and bathing in toxic chlorine. I know my cat likes to drink out of the toilet, so we have to keep the toilet lids down. Chlorine is a known carcinogen to humans, and it only … [Read more…]
Happy Chinese New Year! In Chinese Astrology, 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon, and the two-week worldwide celebration kicks off Jan. 23. The Year of the Water Dragon By: the Firepig Hail mighty Dragon! Your arrival is most welcome. People and businesses around the world have had difficult times over the last few … [Read more…]
EWG News release Human Carcinogen Found in Drinking Water Near Gas Drilling Ops CONTACT: EWG Public Affairs 510-444-0973 x305, [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2012 Washington, D.C. — The federal Environmental Protection Agency’s detection of arsenic, a known human carcinogen, barium and other contaminants in the well water of homes near natural gas drilling … [Read more…]
Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Guide – Truth, Lies, Minerals & Your Health Reverse osmosis water filters remove 90-99% of all contaminants from water, including inorganic minerals. In water filter comparison tests, reverse osmosis systems always beat standard carbon filters in the removal of harmful contaminants in both tap and well water. However, some critics say … [Read more…]