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Health Risks at the Beach
July 29, 2010 10:23 AM - David A Gabel, ENN

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water... Sharks can be scary to encounter when swimming in the ocean. But they are not the most dangerous threat one can face at the beach. A new study from the University of Miami suggests that microbes in the water should be of much greater concern, especially in warmer waters. The team found that swimmers at sub-tropical beaches face an increased risk of illness.

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The Air Near the BP Oil Spill
July 22, 2010 04:07 PM - Andy Soos, ENN

By now most people know about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and its effects or potential effects on water quality and wildlife. Now the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had released measurements of the air quality in the area. Scientists found common air pollutants, such as ozone, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, in amounts typical of urban areas in U.S. cities. However, 15 to 70 kilometers downwind from the oil spill, concentrations of certain hydrocarbons were much higher than than would be found in urban air.

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SPOTLIGHT

Trees a 'low-cost' solution to air pollution and biodiversity loss in cities

Editor, Ecologist
Native woods and trees in urban areas, including gardens, provide haven for wildlife, reduce air pollution, surface run-off and flooding Reversing the declining numbers of native trees and woods in cities would provide numerous benefits at 'relatively little cost', says a report from the Woodland Trust. As well as access to green space, the report, 'Greening the Concrete Jungle', says trees provide a wide range of free ecosystem services including reducing the risk of surface water flooding and improving air quality that could save millions in flood defence and healthcare costs.
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A big thank you to all who took the ENN user survey

Roger Greenway, ENN
Thanks to all who took the time to take our user survey. We are analyzing the results and will consider some minor changes to ENN.com in the future. The results were overwhelmingly positive, so we are glad to know we are doing a pretty good job. Of course, there is always room for improvement. The results of the iPad drawing will be announced soon.
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