“Dead Zones” Multiplying Fast, Coastal Water Study Says

15 08 2008

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“Dead zones” are on the rise, says a new study that identified stark growth in the number of coastal areas where the water has too little oxygen to sustain marine life.

There are now more than 400 known dead zones in coastal waters worldwide, compared to 305 in the 1990s, according to study author Robert Diaz of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Those numbers are up from 162 in the 1980s, 87 in the 1970s, and 49 in the 1960s, Diaz said. In the 1910s, four dead zones had been identified.

Diaz and co-author Rutger Rosenberg, of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said in a press release that dead zones are now “the key stressor on marine ecosystems” and

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A global map of “dead zones”—where coastal waters contain too little oxygen to sustain life—shows (as black dots) a concentration in the Northern Hemisphere, where human activity has had the most effect.

As of August 2008, there were more than 400 known “dead zones,” scientists said, up from just over 300 in the 1990s.

Image courtesy Science/AAAS



The Truth About Bottled Water

3 05 2008

Warning This Video Contains Language that Some May Find Offensive.

But it really hits home about bottled water. I think it is a must watch.

Of course I have my own opinion about bottled water. Enjoy the video.



Bottled water: No longer cool?

13 12 2007

Yep - water costs the same as soda and three times as much as the gas.

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Some brands like PepsiCo’s Aquafina are made from filtered tap water.

 

 

So critics are asking: Why drink bottled water?

After all, it’s pricey. Packaging and shipping water consumes energy and contributes to global warming. Empty bottles add to litter and solid waste. And, as a rule, bottled water is no safer or healthier than the H2O that flows from municipal water systems.

What’s more, blind taste tests, while wholly unscientific, often show that few people can distinguish between bottled and tap water.

No wonder environmentalists, shareholder activists and church groups are targeting Coca-Cola (Charts, Fortune 500), PepsiCo (Charts, Fortune 500) and Nestle (Charts), the leading sellers of bottled water. Some examples: Read full article

Juan’s comment:

A great way to make a difference and correct the situation is to use an ionized alkaline producing water filter. The very best water ionizer is the Leveluk SD501 by Enagic. Take a look at the online SD501 brochure here.

The benefits of drinking ionized alkaline water are numerous, starting with the many benefits to your body. The other very important factor is the impact on the environment. I believe that it’s time that everyone start to think about what they are putting in their bodies, where they are putting their money and think about the planet we live on and how to help the planet heal. Every time that we do our part it’s a step in the right direction. By using a counter-top water ionizer we not only get the best hydrating water for our bodies we also reduce the use of plastic and we save money. Yes, you will actually save a lot of money in the long run by owning a Kangen water device.
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America: Overdosed on Flouride

28 11 2007

Whats in Your Water?

Tap water is absolutely the worst kind of water in the world because virtually all tap water is contaminated .
“…fluoride (that is added to municipal water) is a hazardous waste product…for which there is substantial evidence of adverse health effects and, contrary to public perception, virtually no evidence of significant benefits,” says Dr. William Hirzy, Vice President, Chapter 280 of the National Treasury Employees Union, EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

At least 22% of all American children now have dental fluorosis as a result of ingesting too much fluoride, according to The Centers for Disease Control.
That rate may be 69% in children from high socioeconomic-status families and those who live in fluoridated communities, according to a July 1998 report from The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and corroborated in several reports published since 1995 in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA-see below). Fluorosis is the discoloration
and, in advanced cases, the pitting of teeth. Bleaching is not effective.

The more serious health concern is that dental fluorosis is not the only harmful health effect that results from overexposure to fluoride.

Read full article here.

Submitted by: Juan Garces

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Boiled Water From Lake Victoria Not Safe Enough

4 10 2007

During a conferece updating journalists on the state of the water in Lake Vicoria, Ms Maria Mutagamba, Uganda’s Minister for Water and Environment, stressed the importance of drinking treated, not merely boiled, water from Lake Victoria.

According to Ms. Mutagamba, “For drinking, use treated water. Boiling it alone is not enough. The moment you boil that blue green algae, you give it another character, whereas with our treatment [by National Water and Sewerage Cooperation] we contain it.”

According to researchers from the National Fisheries Research Institute, the bacteria that infest the water in Lake Victoria can cause not only liver damage, but also cancer and diarrhea to those individuals who drink untreated water from the lake.

For the full article, go to allAfrica.com

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More Information About the Dangers of Plastic

10 09 2007

Please check out Dr. Mercola’s newsletter article about the dangers of plastic. There are also several links to the original articles, if you want more detailed information.

Here’s the bottom line. When is the right time to listen to your instincts? How long will people wait to be told that plastics are just not safe? I, for one, have not been waiting for someone to tell me what is safe and what is not. I’ve read the information out there, and even though there is no “conclusive evidence,” I’d rather take action now.

If you’re already drinking Kangen Water, what are you transporting it in? Hopefully, not plastic, like I was. Was is the point in drinking the best water on the planet if it’s transported in plastic?

If you haven’t already, please check out www.SafeCanteen.com for a wide assortment in stainless steel water bottles.

Why stainless steel?

  • It’s non leaching, and safe.
  • It’s also much more practical than using glass, which we were doing at first. Glass gets pretty heavy, and with our son, it’s not practical. So we have opted for stainless steel.
  • Better for the environment. Plastic never truly decomposes, and pollutes our soil and water, in turn poisoning the produce and fish we eat.

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World Water Crisis

17 08 2007

Admittedly, since summer started and my son has been home for the vacation, I haven’t been keeping up so well with water news. I’ve caught up on some news, and it has made me realize that we have so much to be thankful for. From water shortages in Turkey, to severe flooding in India, I cannot even comprehend living in such dire conditions.

Hospitals in Turkey have stopped accepting new patients, and are having tankers deliver one-hour supplies of water, even for operations.

Flooding in India has left people with very little drinking water, and no medical supplies.

Residents in San Bernardino County, California require drinking water. It’s not just abroad, but here, domestically, as well.

I am thankful for my Kangen Water unit. Firstly, because I am able to drink my tap water (which normally smells like like the local YMCA pool). Secondly, I am able to do my part in helping the environment by not using bottled water. In fact, my recycling can is only one-third full, compared to a year ago, when it would overflow with plastic gallon water bottles. So I know that I am doing my part, especially finding out that NY/NJ beaches are reporting a 96% increase in beach closures over last year, because of pollution.

Let’s make ourselves aware, and be thankful for the clean water we have to drink.

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