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A gene variation linked to hearing damage from a commonly used antibiotic is carried by one in 500 children, a study suggests.

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

A US study offers new evidence of a link between hormone replacement therapy and a raised risk of breast cancer.

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

The Episcopal Sisters of the Community of the Holy Spirit are looking forward to living in a new convent which will be green and environmental; they see it as a natural outgrowth of their spiritual life. “It’s a question of stewardship,” said a Sister, “Of responsibility.”
And this building which will […]

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Design and Architecture. Comments: 1

Online Phone Recycling Service Offers Rewards and Raises Funds
Upgraded your cell phone recently? It sometimes seems like half the world is sporting a newer, shinier and more complicated phone every week. While holding on to our purchases for as long as possible is an important part of sustainability, the chances are that we are going […]

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

System 3 house at Home Delivery
Just as the industry goes into the tank, there has been a veritable outpouring of words about modern prefab. Recently we read Architectural Record on Green Prefab; now we have Sarah Williams Goldhagen with a long article in the New Republic. The last paragraph nails the problems and the opportunities:
For […]

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Photo via: dyobmit
It is a sad state of affairs when things are hurting so bad in the economy that we can’t even count on the things which could help save us. While over the past year we have seen record levels of public transit riders, we are going to be seeing a lot less, but […]

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None

Creative Commons: Josh Parrish
Last summer we wrote that in Toronto, Bike Mechanics are the New Doctors- it was that hard to get an appointment. Now the trade association and the Learning Enrichment Foundation are doing something about it, and have launched the The Bicycle Assembly and Maintenance Program to train out-of-work youths to fix and […]

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None

TreeHugger has had a long love affair with the bicycle. It’s the world’s most energy efficient vehicle, and riding them cuts back on gas and carbon emissions, while promoting good health and exercise. Bicycles even appear to be recession proof. With all these things to like about bikes, various designers have been working hard to […]

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None

Gridlock, Image credit: Env.Canada
Aside from the overriding need to stabilize atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels to stabilize climate, there are several other compelling reasons for countries everywhere to restructure their transport systems, including the need to prepare for falling oil production, to alleviate traffic congestion, and to reduce air pollution….

Posted on February 4th, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None