Australia's Channel Seven breaches children TV standards regulations by broadcasting McDonald's advertisement
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) ruled that Australia's Channel Seven has broken television regulations by showing a 15-second McDonald's advertisement during a children's program. The advertisement, a playground campaign, was shown 72 times in October and November 2010 during television broadcasts in...
Why eating organic is the single greenest thing you can do
By Marc Gunther “If you do just one thing — make one conscious choice — that can change the world, go organic…. No other single choice you can make to improve the health of your family and the planet will have greater positive repercussions for our future.” That’s a bold statement. Is eating organic more […]
Belgian company leads the way in landfill mining
By Akhila Vijayaraghavan, Triple Pundit Landfill mining is a rapidly growing area of waste management that is proving to be extremely profitable. About 50 miles east of Brussels, at Houthalen-Hecteren lies the Remo Milieubeheer landfill which dates back to the 1960s. It consists of industrial waste, household garbage and other things that landfills normally have […]
Tallest building in New York Now LEED certified
The tallest building in New York currently standing is the Empire State Building. It is a beautiful symbol of the greatness of New York, rising 1,250 feet (381 meters) with an antenna spire rising to 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) above bustling midtown Manhattan. It was named one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the Modern […]
Study: Women prefer deep voices
By David A. Gabel, ENN For all men reading this article, remember to clear your throat and focus before speaking to the next woman you see. According to a new scientific study, women biologically prefer men with lower-pitch voices. Not only do they prefer this in men who they would consider a mate, but a […]
Out of space in outer space: Special report on NASA's 'space junk' plans
A 182-page report issued Sept. 1 by the United States National Research Council warns that the amount of debris in space is reaching “a tipping point,” and could cause damage to satellites or spacecraft. The report calls for regulations to reduce the amount of debris, and suggests that scientists increase research into methods to remove […]
How predictable is climate change?
By Andy Soos, ENN Is it possible to make valid climate predictions that go beyond weeks, months, even a year? As most know, weather is not easily predictable. UCLA atmospheric scientists report they have now made long-term climate forecasts that are among the best ever — predicting climate up to 16 months in advance, nearly […]
ARAB WORLD: Remembering September 11 via Twitter
Twitter users from across the Arab world paid tribute to the 3,000 victims of September 11 as the world recalled the horrors committed by Al Qaeda terrorists who flew four passenger jets into buildings in the US 10 years ago. Saudi cartoonist Malek Nejer says September 11 is a hideous crime, no matter who the perpetrators ...
Health effects and light bulbs
By Andy Soos, ENN For the first time scientists examined melatonin suppression in a various types of light bulbs, primarily those used for outdoor illumination, such as streetlights, road lighting, mall lighting and the like. Exposure to the light of white LED bulbs, it turns out, suppresses melatonin five times more than exposure to the […]
Even with regular exercise, people can be at risk for chronic disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of Americans have inactive lifestyles (they take fewer than 5,000 steps a day) and 75 percent do not meet the weekly exercise recommendations (150 minutes of moderate activity each week and muscle-strengthening activity twice a week) to maintain good health. After reviewing recent literature, […]
