Seas fit to swim in
Article Abstract:
Finistere's Departmental Board of Health and Social Action has been attempting to control pollution at Brittany's beaches by conducting regular environmental monitoring experiments. More than 90% of the area's beaches are rated at least average for environmental quality.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1992
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The United Nations is out of control
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The UN is in dire need of reform since it has grown into an organization with overstaffed agencies and astronomical budgets. A UN employee receives high salaries and benefit compared to regular employees, while the large budgets are prone to acts of embezzlement.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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New professions
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Loggers and hunters are changing their professions by using their acquired expertise and knowledge to become guides to tourists, while their hunting lodges are becoming ecotouring centres.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2000
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