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Do cell phones give you cancer?
We haven’t been using the technology long enough to be sure. So far there's no overwhelming evidence that cell phones cause serious problems, but caution is still advisable.

Is the earth really getting hotter?
The general consensus among climate change experts is: Yes, the heat is on. And even an increase of a few degrees could have serious repercussions for human and planetary health.

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.

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.

Can bacteria survive microwaves?
Can bacteria survive microwaves?

How can the environment make you sick?
We've always been exposed to environmental risk, but the more complex our technology becomes, and the more development encroaches on nature, so new and growing threats arise.

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

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

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.