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Which meat harms the planet most?

We should aim to cut back on meat-eating generally, but some kinds, like lamb and beef, have a much higher carbon footprint than others.

What is multiple chemical sensitivity?

“Multiple chemical sensitivity” means that a person is hypersensitive to chemicals in the environment. The condition is associated with chronic flu-like or allergy-like symptoms

What is sick building syndrome?

Sick building syndrome is when people who occupy a building experience symptoms that occur mainly when they spend time there. The cause is thought to be poor indoor air quality.

What causes acid rain?

"Acid rain" is rain (or any other kind of precipitation) that is abnormally acidic. The acid in acid rain comes from air pollutants called sulphur and nitrogen oxides.

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Is the ozone hole still an issue?

Since the phase-out of ozone-depleting compounds, atmospheric concentrations of many such gases has lessened. However, it will take many years for the ozone hole to heal.

Black particles in tapwater?

Q: My kitchen sink mixer was recently replaced by a plumber and he flushed the pipes for more than half an hour, emptying my geyser in the process.

What are “heavy metals”?

“Heavy metals” are those with high density. They are often implicated in human poisoning, especially lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium.

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