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Description : Sites concerning the issues of environmental health. Environmental Health - Definition. Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined by interactions with physical, chemical, biological and social factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling and preventing those factors in the environment that may adversely affect the health of present and future generations. (From the Pew Environmental Health Commission)

Beyond Pesticides    
Beyond Pesticides offers the latest pesticide news, pesticide factsheets, and information on non-toxic alternatives and ongoing projects including children's health, mosquito control and lawncare.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/
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Burning issues    
Research and data on wood smoke pollution and combustion particulates. Research shows that 60,000 people in the US die each year from smoke pollution. Site chosen by the BBC Education Directory for excellence in the information presented.
http://burningissues.org/
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Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticide    
NCAP works to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest problems. Provide news and information on pesticide issues.
http://www.pesticide.org/
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Parents Against Leukaemia    
Action group highlighting the possible link between emf and leukaemia. Background information, personal stories, contact information and links.
http://www.pal-uk.org/
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Pesticide Action Network International    
Network of over 600 participating nongovernmental organizations, institutions and individuals in over 60 countries working to replace the use of hazardous pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives.
http://www.pan-international.org/
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Pesticide Education Center    
Provides information on health effects of pesticides. Promote safer alternative pest control methods to the public through videos, books and other materials.
http://www.pesticides.org/
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Pesticide info    
Data on 6,500 pesticides, insecticides and herbicides including toxicity, water pollution, ecological toxicity, uses and regulatory status.
http://www.pesticideinfo.org/
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Pesticide Watch    
Information about pesticides and the problems associated with pesticide use. Provide California communities with the tools they need to protect themselves and the environment from the hazards of pesticides.
http://www.pesticidewatch.org/
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Purdey Environmental Home Page    
Mark Purdey's research into links between Organophosphate Pesticides,industrial pollutants,and diseases such as BSE,CJD,and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://www.purdeyenvironment.com/
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