E Magazine articles from September 2001

E Magazine archives from September 2001

Caring About Kids.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... I have two daughters, ages four and seven, and the girls were on my mind as I was editing this issue's comprehensive package on children's environmental health. I think my wife and I do a reasonable job of protecting them from harm: We walk...

LETTERS FROM OUR READERS.
September 1, 2001... CANNING OF WORMS As an Alaskan citizen who has lived in our great state since 1958, I am appalled that your cover article ("Troubled Waters," May/June 2001) names Alaska's Canning as number two on the most endangered rivers list. Alaskans...

Brownout.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Will Green Power Survive California Energy Crisis? With bated breath, the nation has been watching California to see how electric utility restructuring would affect the price of power, the reliability of electric service and the green power...

Giving Greenpeace a Chance.(environmental group)
September 1, 2001... After Internal Turmoil, a More Focused Greenpeace is Back Fighting Polluters A growling dump truck stopped in front of the Naval Observatory, just a few feet from Vice President Dick Cheney's residence. The truck's back hatch opened,...

BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Despite the breathtaking vistas of its unique, semi-arid mountain-desert, the Namaqualand region of northwestern South Africa is woefully impoverished. But a handful of progressive Connecticut educators are working with African communities to...

TRACKING THE BIGHORN.(variety of sheep comes out in the open after years of hiding)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The thick chaparral of a remote region in the Sespe Wilderness, part of the Los Padres National Forest, in Ventura, California, has concealed a lost herd of desert bighorn sheep for more than five years. But now they're out in the open. ...

PACIFIC TIDEPOOLS: A THREATENED ECOSYSTEM?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... An astonishing diversity of life dwells in the crystal-clear pools that format low tide along America's Pacific coast. A vast array of invertebrates feed off the hundreds of species of densely growing flora, which range from microscopic diatoms...

Saving Spirit Bears.(efforts to preserve the west coast Great Bear Rainforest)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A Historic Agreement Protects Canada's Largest Temperate Rainforest A historic agreement reached this April between Canadian environmental groups and Canada's logging industry will ensure the long-term security of British Columbia's...

Green River: Nova Scotia's Solar Sewage Solution.(Canada's solar aquatic system)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... One of Bear River, Nova Scotia's biggest tourist attractions is its sewage treatment plant. Pleasing to the eye and almost completely odorless, the 80,000-gallon facility is located right in the heart of the small town's tourist district. Every...

Second-Class Transit?(Bus Riders Union says riders get unfair treatment from the system)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Los Angeles' Bus Riders Union Fights for Equal Treatment Although light rail trains are favored by many forward-thinking transportation agencies, buses carry far more commuters. The public transportation fleet in the U.S. consists of...

ONAWAY BUILDS NATIVE TRUST.(Onaway Trust, environmental group)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Native Americans across the continent continue to struggle against environmental and social injustice. Tribal lands are disproportionately ravaged by mining and forestry industries, and every site in America currently proposed to store nuclear...

BOTTLED HYPE?(report by the World Wildlife Fund on the health claims of bottled water)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Online at the Bottled Water Store, you can purchase a brand named More Precious Than Gold or read about the featured water of the month. But last April, a World Wildlife Fund study questioned the health claims of bottled water (see "Consider...

MORE BIOTECH BATTLES.(increased use of pesticides on genetically modified soybean crops reported)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Genetically modified Roundup Ready soybeans were created to cut down on the amount of herbicides used on farms, but herbicide-resistant weeds are cropping up even more among U.S. biotech-grown vegetables (see "The Biotech Century," feature,...

THE TAMARIN TAKES OFF.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The golden lion tamarin, one of the most endangered primate species in the world, reached a milestone last March with the birth of the 1,000th animal. The tamarin, indigenous to the Atlantic rainforests of Brazil, was on the brink of extinction...

CHILDREN AT RISK.
September 1, 2001... Widespread Chemical Exposure Threatens Our Most Vulnerable Population We've all seen it: a mother crouched on the floor, arms outstretched, cooing to her baby as he lopsidedly plops first one hand, then the other, on the carpet, dragging...

TWO STEPS FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK.
September 1, 2001... Congress Compromises On Children's Health Somewhere between court hearings and Congressional testimony, preserving the innocence of childhood became a priority of the Clinton Administration (which had previously shown a tolerance for toxins...

NOT UNDER MY ROOF.(Interview)
September 1, 2001... Olivia Newton-John, Kelly Preston and Nancy Chuda Speak Out for Children After her five-year-old daughter, Colette, died from a non-hereditary form of childhood cancer, Nancy Chuda knew something in the environment was terribly wrong (see...

DR. PHILIP LANDRIGAN: A Prescription to Better Serve Kids.(Interview)
September 1, 2001... Dr. Philip Landrigan has long played an important role in advancing the field of pediatric environmental health--first as an officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, then as an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and...

Your Health Getting Enough?(preventing iodine deficiency)
September 1, 2001... Iodine Deficiency Is On the Rise By cleaning up your diet to get rid of all the nasty stuff--persistent organic pollutants (POPs), saturated rats, additives and food colorings--you may be cutting out the iodine that you need. That doesn't...

Savoring Soy.(health benefits of soybeans)
September 1, 2001... The Versatile Soybean Offers Many Health Benefits The United States is the world's largest producer of soybeans, although you wouldn't know that from the American diet, which mostly takes in soy from soy sauce. But soy can serve as an...

The Green Tax Rebellion.(tax incentives for renewable energy)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Lower Your Bills While Conserving Energy and Tapping into Renewables Shocked by your electric bill? Fuming over the latest pump prices? If you're willing to put solar panels on your roof or a hybrid car in your driveway, you may be...

Flora, Fauna and the Blue Sea.(Bermuda's Nonsuch Island preserved as nature reserve)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Bermuda Works to Recreate its Natural Past It is peaceful on Nonsuch Island, a 14-acre nature preserve at the eastern entrance to Bermuda's Castle Harbor. Migratory songbirds flit through canopy trees, their calls disturbed only by the...

No Tenting Tonight.(alternative termite control)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Alternative Treatments to Control Termites If there's wood in your house, chances are at some point you'll have unwelcome houseguests: termites. Treatments to get rid of these trespassers can be environmentally nasty. Infestations in which...

Diamonds Aren't Forever.(environmental problems caused by diamond trade)
September 1, 2001... Environmental Degradation and Civil War in the Gem Trade Gleaming gems shining from plush velvet cases in quiet jewelry stores make it easy to forget that some of these symbols of love and prosperity originated in distant lands, deep in the...

LOONEY LUBRICANTS.(handmade personal care products from Mad Gab's)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Gabrielle Melchionda (known as "Gab") founded Mad Gab's as a student in college. Now, the tiny Maine company offers a growing lineup of handmade personal care products packaged in 100-percent recyclable metal containers. The delightful Lip Lube...

NEW FROM NUMI.(expanded line of all natural, full leaf teas)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Oakland, California-based Numi has expanded its line of all natural, full leaf teas to include Earl Grey with Natural Bergamot, Chamomile Lemon Myrtle, Ginger Oolong and Golden Chai as part of a new series called Timeless Classics. Like all...

FARM FACTS.(Farmed Animal Watch tracks developments in farm animal issues)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... If you're trying to keep abreast of farm animal issues, it's no longer necessary to subscribe to Beef magazine or Meat and Poultry News. A new weekly electronic newsletter, Farmed Animal Watch, is available free to e-mail subscribers. Made up...

PARTY FOR YOUR PIPES.(Aqatotal helps keep water pipes free of lime and other minerals)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2001... We rarely think about the invisible water pipes that make possible such essential activities as cooking or showering, though they are hardly maintenance-free. Luckily, a new product called Aqatotal from Best Water Technology ($1,400 to $2,900)...

EASING THE WHEEZING.(Asthma moms.com, web site to help moms with asthmatic kids)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... With an increasing number of children developing asthma globally, the need for accurate, effective information is greater than ever. Catherine McVay Hughes recognized this need when she founded Asthma moms.com, a comprehensive database, message...

SOFTWOOD FLOORING.(Unicork, renewable bark of cork trees)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2001... Natural materials can add beauty and tranquility to home, corporate and institutional interiors. Durable, attractive Unicork flooring, distributed by To Market, is responsibly produced from the renewable bark of cork trees. The hypoallergenic,...

EATING PROGRESSIVELY.(Review)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Undeterred by the meat and dairy industries, John Robbins--onetime heir apparent of the Baskin-Robbins chain--guides us on a sustainable path in The Food Revolution: How Diet Can Help Save Your Life and the World (Conari Press, $17.95). With...

ACTIVISM WITH AN ATTITUDE.(Hodgepodge, new magazine)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The independent press is a haven for voices routinely ignored in the mainstream media. Now, Hodgepodge ($4.50 per issue, $9 per year), a new zine coming out of Buffalo, New York, joins the iconoclastic tradition. Published three times a year,...

ORGANIC 24-7.(Review)
September 1, 2001... If you want to immerse yourself in organic everything, here is the book for you. Living Organic: Easy Steps to an Organic Lifestyle (Sourcebooks, $24.95) takes you from buying, eating and growing organic foods to raising a family in a nontoxic...

LAYING OFF THE PANIC BUTTON.(Review)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Author Debra Smiley Holtzman says of The Panic-Proof Parent: Creating a Safe Lifestyle for Your Family (Contemporary Books, $12.95), "My prayer is this: that it will be used to save a child." Her book is packed with important information for...

ADVENTURES IN EVOLUTION.(Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... In Reading the Earth: A Story of Wildness (Berkeley Hills Books, $16), a delightful children's picture book, the late David R. Brower--co-author and acclaimed environmentalist--journeys back through time with his young companions to the world's...

KIDS FIGHT RUBBISH.(Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... When Jo ignores her mother's demands and neglects the garbage for the umpteenth time, she is startled when the junk comes to life and drags her out. But Jo remains undaunted as she confronts the gruesome trash character that threatens to soil...

Twilight for Gas Guzzling, Polluting Livestock and Styrofoam.(tips on environmental consuming)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... How can I use my car in more environmentally friendly ways? --Brian George, Sterling Heights, MI The best thing you can do, of course, is to leave your car in the rage and take mass transit. But if you have to drive, start by filling up at...