Pollution Absorption
Who doesn't love a lush, green, soft lawn? Not only do they make your garden look great, but lawns act as a dust suppressant. Great for those with asthma or hayfever. Lawns also cool your house and garden, reducing your energy and water ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
HortNews - NZ Not So Clean And Green, But Better Than Europe
New Zealand's agricultural sector is not as clean and green as suggested by its marketing rhetoric, but its pollution of the environment is not nearly as bad as other developed nations, according to a new report. WELLINGTON 20/3/2001 - New ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Sarah Macdonald
In her twenties, journalist Sarah Macdonald backpacked around India and came away with a lasting impression of heat, pollution and poverty. So when an airport beggar read her palm and told her she would return to India-and for love-she screamed, ... [... more]
Random House |
Pollution - air
Pollutants in the air come from natural events (like bushfires) and human activities (including industrial processes). Examples of pollutants include gases, chemicals and airborne particles. Pollutants in the air are caused by natural events ... [... more]
Better Health |
Workplace safety - noise pollution
Hearing damage occurs when noise is higher than 85 decibels, which is about the loudness of heavy traffic. There are many ways to reduce exposure to excessive noise in the workplace. Damage can include tinnitus, hearing loss and other health ... [... more]
Better Health |
Asthma ... all about
Asthma can affect anyone, from babies and children to teenagers and adults. Learn how to manage asthma at home and at work. Read about the triggers for asthma including dust, smoke and pollution. Asthma management may require medication, but it ... [... more]
Better Health |
Push Reel Mowers
Push reel mowers are undergoing a revival in popularity. Not only are they friendly to the environment (no air or noise pollution), they are also inexpensive to purchase and operate (no fuel), and many people find them an enjoyable form of ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
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