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View it in your browser June 16, 2013 WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING Koalas Under Threat Earlier this month, Australia's Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) rescued a male koala sitting atop the logged remnants of Vittoria State Forest in New South Wales. The koala, sitting out in broad daylight on top of a woodchip pile with trucks and… Continue Reading » Superbugs in the Meat Supply A large percentage of meat products sold in the U.S. contain bacteria—such as salmonella and E. coli—that is resistant to antibiotics, according to a new government report. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System, a joint effort between the U.S. Centers… Continue Reading » FEATURED BLOGS Where Have All the Oysters Gone? Climate Change May Ruin Your Next Seafood Night Seafood lovers hooked on $1 oyster nights may soon have to find a new source of comfort for the work-week blues. Thanks to an increase of carbon in both the atmosphere and our water bodies (which absorb about a third of all carbon emissions), carbon munching critters like… Continue Reading » IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE What's Wrong with Hair Dye? Most Dyes Contain a Chemical that Can Cause Dangerous Reactions Salons and home color kits make it easy to say goodbye to grey hairs and roots, but sudden serious allergic reactions to hair dye are on the rise—even among those who have been using the same hair coloring product for years "You can develop an allergy to a product at… Continue Reading » New Funds for Renewables Financing That Would Let Wind and Solar Compete Dan Reicher is an expert in environmental policy, finance and technology who has served three presidents. He was a member of President Obama's Transition Team and served as Assistant Secretary of Energy under President Clinton. Currently, Reicher is the executive director… Continue Reading » Eco Laundry Tips Tips to Save Energy, Water and Money Not only is laundry a necessary chore, but it's a huge drain on both water and electricity. The average household does almost 400 loads of laundry each year, requiring 13,500 gallons of water using traditional machines. And the dryer is the second largest energy-consuming… Continue Reading » Home Breathable Home 10 Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality In order to manage the allergy symptoms that lead to asthma attacks, it's critical to control the indoor environment. Common indoor triggers include dust mites on pillows, blankets and stuffed animals; mold in bathrooms; dust and pet hair in carpeting; cleaning sprays and… Continue Reading » EARTHTALK Q&A Organic: Still a Small Slice of the Pie Dear EarthTalk: I understand that, despite the popularity of organic foods, clothing and other products, organic agriculture is still only practiced on a tiny percentage of land worldwide. What's getting in the way? – Larry McFarlane, Boston, MA Organic production… Continue Reading » The Colorado River: America's Most Endangered Dear EarthTalk: Why was the Colorado River named the most endangered river of 2013? – Missy Perkins, Jenkintown, PA American Rivers, a leading non-profit dedicated to the conservation of rivers and riparian corridors across the U.S., recently unveiled its annual list… Continue Reading » WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT This content is brought to you free by E-The Environmental Magazine, which is published by Earth Action Network, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our address is 28 Knight Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. We ask that you: Subscribe to our magazine   Order a Free Trial Issue   Make a tax deductible donation Forward email This email was sent to aquarianm@gmail.com by karen@emagazine.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. E - The Environmental Magazine | 28 Knight Street | Norwalk | CT | 06851