Environment

Great Lakes Pollution Getting Worse

Posted by John Boreskie on 07/10/2009 at 12:04 pm

This report examines fish consumption advisories in the Great Lakes between 2005 and 2009.
Up to the Gills finds that levels of toxic chemicals in Great Lakes fish are alarmingly high, and are not improving.
The major chemical contaminants that cause consumption advisories for Great Lakes fish include mercury, PCBs, pesticides, dioxins and furans. Health effects of [...]

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Roz Savage Rows The Pacific

Posted by John Boreskie on 07/07/2009 at 2:10 pm

Roz Savage is currently engaged in an epic effort to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. Her adventure consists of three stages, each with its own environmental message.
In Summer 2008, Roz became the first woman in history to row solo from California to Hawaii. During her 2,700-mile journey, lasting 99 days, she encouraged people to [...]

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