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July 18, 2009 By Jen 7 Comments

Guest Post: Improving Health For Today and Tomorrow

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July 16, 2009 Written by James O’ Shea with the maacenter

Going green used to be considered expensive and a luxury for those who could afford the trend. Now it appears that we are learning that not only is adopting more environmentally conscious attitudes good for our economic situation, but also our….health? Yes, if we dig a bit deeper we can see that dirty industries and backwards policy is actually harming the health of the earth for our children and the health of her inhabitants today.

There are two levels of health consequences associated with dirty industry, both direct and indirect. The direct consequences are examples like increased asthma rates in areas with high smog indices. Chlorofluorocarbon release into the atmosphere has shown to decrease the filter of direct sunlight on the planet, resulting in more concentrated ultraviolet light reaching the surface of the earth. Perhaps it is no surprise then that in countries with depleted atmospheric gas, skin cancer rates are among the highest in the world.

The indirect health consequences are harder to see immediately, but closer examination reveals that these are, in fact, perhaps the most hazardous. Bi-products of dirty and backwards industries, such as coal and oil processing, include cancer causing substances like asbestos and benzene. A U.K. study conducted in 2002 indicated that coal and oil industry workers are at a much higher risk of developing mesothelioma and leukemia. Dr. Robert Taub among many other doctors who specialize in this area understand that these are substances that can be directly traced to antiquated pre-regulation equipment in industries whose environmental hazards are even more inherent.

Can we really afford to continue on the path we were on before? Investment in clean industry means not a healthier planet for our children and grandchildren, but also a healthier place for us to live today.

Filed Under: Eco-Office Gals, Green Your Business Tagged With: asbestos, asthma, asthma rates, cancer causing substances, Clean, dirty industries, Dr. Robert Taub, Earth, environment, environmental hazards, Green, guest post, health consequences, maacenter, mesothelioma, oil industry workers, skin cancer rates

About Jen

Jennifer Smith provides Green Virtual Assistant Services to grow small businesses paperless and sustainable providing various e-services. Her passion is customizing StudioPress Themes for WordPress for her awesome clients. View her portfolio here.

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Comments

  1. zach says

    September 14, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    I definitely see the need to keep our planet clean. It is like a chain reaction. If we start cleaning up our planet it will trickle down to a healthier life for everyone!

  2. zach says

    September 14, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    I definitely see the need to keep our planet clean. It is like a chain reaction. If we start cleaning up our planet it will trickle down to a healthier life for everyone!

  3. Bernice@netalab says

    September 13, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Have a healthy living and all things will follow 🙂

  4. Bernice@netalab says

    September 13, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Have a healthy living and all things will follow 🙂

  5. Pola@Cheap Coach Bags says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:21 am

    We always strive to improve our bodies yet we also have to be aware of the environment to be sustainable. Sometimes all it takes is conscious living.

  6. Pola@Cheap Coach Bags says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:21 am

    We always strive to improve our bodies yet we also have to be aware of the environment to be sustainable. Sometimes all it takes is conscious living.

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