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Storing food safely in plastic containers
Catherine Zandonella
24th June, 2010
There are certain rules of thumb when it comes to storing, freezing and heating food in plastic containers. Read on to find out how to use plastics safely more...Ban 'toxic' trans fats and junk food adverts says NHS watchdog
Ecologist
23rd June, 2010
More than 40,000 premature deaths could be prevented with healthier food rules including a ban on takeaways near schools and reduced salt and fat levels in processed foods more...Industry lobbying sees EU reject 'traffic light' food labelling
Ecologist
17th June, 2010
Food industry spent €1 billion euros lobbying against proposals to help consumers make 'healthy meal' choices with a system of red, green and amber labels on the front of food packaging more...Workplace cancer costing 8,000 lives a year
Ecologist
15th June, 2010
Research is the first attempt to quantify the higher cancer risk faced by men and women working in construction and doing shift work, but cancer charities say study is outdated more...Fatal Bhopal pesticide plant disaster sees first convictions
Ecologist
7th June, 2010
A twenty-five year wait for first convictions relating to the gas leak at Bhopal chemical plant in India ends, but the contamination of the local environment and population continues more...Lack of drinking fountains in parks makes kids buy fizzy drinks
Ecologist
4th June, 2010
Children may be more likely to turn to sugary drinks and ice-creams because of a lack of working water fountains in public parks in the UK, says campaign group more...Shea butter: a natural moisturiser that's food for the skin
Matilda Lee & Laura Sevier
1st June, 2010
The low-down on one of the best natural skin moisturisers and a guide to which products contain it more...Tesco, Boots and Subway accused of selling unethical tuna
Ecologist
24th May, 2010
Research shows that high street chains using 'dolphin-friendly' claim on tuna tins are misleading customers about damage to other marine wildlife including turtles more...Pesticide residue exposure linked to ADHD in children
Ecologist
20th May, 2010
Parents urged to wash fruits and vegetables before eating after study finds commonly used pesticides may contribute to ADHD in children more...Uncertainity over mobile phone and brain cancer links
Ecologist
18th May, 2010
Largest study to date finds increased tumour risk for heavy mobile phone users but says 'biases and errors' make use of these findings impossible more...US Cancer Institute issues stark warning on environmental cancer risk
Ecologist
17th May, 2010
A leading US research body has said the range of confirmed or suspected carcinogens to which we are exposed on a daily basis is cause for serious concern, but UK campaign groups refuse to change their views more...What is the health impact of air pollution?
Andrew Marszal
20th April, 2010
After the Clean Air Acts banished the smogs of the 50s and 60s, many thought that air pollution problems had disappeared. They were wrong more...
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'Toxic stew' of chemicals causing male fish to carry eggs
Suzanne Goldenberg
21st April, 2010
Intersex fish, found across the US, result from a mix of drugs that mimic natural hormones, say scientists more...Behind the label: talcum powder
Pat Thomas
13th April, 2010
Keeping your baby's bottom soft and dry shouldn't mean exposing it to a potentially harmful and environmentally costly substance more...Farm pesticides linked to skin cancer
Ecologist
7th April, 2010
Large-scale study highlights agricultural chemicals as a possible risk factor behind rising rates of melanoma in the US more...How to campaign for better school food
Laura Sevier
25th March, 2010
All you need to know to get fresher, healthier and greener food into your child's school - from nurseries to primary and secondary schools more...Human waste could be fertiliser and power source
Ecologist
24th March, 2010
Many of the substances that make wastewater a pollutant can also be useful as fertilisers for agriculture and in generating gases for small power stations, says report more...How long until health foods become illegal?
Chris Milton
23rd March 2010
A huge number of UK citizens take food supplements or buy health food products, yet new legislation threatens to either remove these items from our shelves, restrict their dosages or ban them from making any health claims more...Jackie Schneider: local authorities must protect children, not catering firms
Laura Sevier
23rd March, 2010
Vocal school food campaigner Jackie Schneider on parent power, the importance of cooking from scratch and why free school meals would be the most cost-effective solution more...Air pollution death toll could hit 50,000 a year, say MPs
Ecologist
22nd March 2010
UK’s poor air quality is a bigger killer than passive smoking, road traffic accidents and obesity says parliamentary committee more...Put to the test: a buyer's guide to non-dairy products
Laura Sevier
17th March, 2010
Whether for health, ethical or environmental reasons, a low-dairy or dairy-free diet is becoming more mainstream. Here's how to have your (cheese)cake and eat it too... more...Ancient tradition of water purification could save lives
Ecologist
5th March, 2010
Thousand-year-old Indian method of using tree seeds to purify water should be used more widely for tackling waterborne diseases more...'Fat tax' needed to tackle obesity
Ecologist
4th March 2010
A tax on unhealthy foods would be more effective at tackling obesity than making healthy foods cheaper but could hit the poorest the hardest more...Save your health and the planet: run barefoot
Christine Ottery
4th March, 2010
It won't come naturally to most pampered westerners, but running in a barefoot-style can help reduce injuries and make trainers less resource-intensive... more...How to check the air quality in your area
Laura Sevier
23rd February, 2010
You might not know it, but the UK has some of the worst air quality hotspots in Europe. Follow these tips to find the cleanest air you possibly can more...