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Take out the trash, and put it ... where?

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The United State's output of solid waste increased from 88 million tons in 1960 to 217 million tons in 1997. Some landfills are running out of space, and may pose a toxic threat to surrounding communities. Most waste that ends up landfill is composed of recyclable paper and cardboard. Consumers can help the garbage problem by learning what is recyclable, buying goods made from recycled materials, rejecting unnecessary packaging, and reusing things instead of throwing them away.

United States, Social aspects, Environmental aspects, Refuse and refuse disposal, Waste disposal, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Environmental policy, Sanitary landfills

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Can light be dangerous for babies?

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Some 600 premature babies go blind annually, a result of the disease retinopathy of prematurity. Some parents, such as H. Peter Aleff, blame the fluorescent lighting in neonatal hospital units. Many in the medical profession say the lighting is needed for proper care, but a study is being conducted.

Care and treatment, Hospitals, Diseases, Infants (Premature), Premature infants, Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants, Lighting

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Held without hope

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The Immigration and Naturalization Service is still holding 1,843 refugees from the 1980 Cuban boat-lift. The detainees live in prisons without being charged with any crimes and without any prospect of being released.

Laws, regulations and rules, Emigration and immigration, United States. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Refugees, Cuban, Cuban refugees, Boat people

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