Ignoring the roots of the cancer epidemic

Article Abstract:

The health advice given to the British public on breast cancer avoidance is not good enough. Women have a greater chance of contracting breast cancer in modern society than they did in the 1960s. They are also exposed to far more carcinogens than previous generations of women. The collective toxic health effects of carcinogens should be studied to remove the causes of cancers.

Health aspects, Research, Breast cancer, Carcinogenicity testing, Ames test

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Occupational hazard: Greenpeace keeps pressure on BP Amoco

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An overview is presented on demonstrations against BP Amoco PLC's oil exploration and drilling operations in the Arctic regions. The protest targets the company's use of untested technologies in an area in which global warming is creating severe environmental degradation.

Arctic, Prevention, Petroleum industry, Environmental aspects, Natural gas exploration, Arctic regions, Oil and gas exploration, Petroleum exploration, BPA, Oil well drilling, Submarine, Offshore oil well drilling

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On ice: Greenpeace activists brave ferocious conditions to stop global warming

Article Abstract:

A description is presented on a Greenpeace investigation into the environmental impact of Alaskan oil drilling by BP Amoco PLC. The investigation focused on pollution risks from burning oil and oil spills, and destruction of polar bear and marine mammal habitat.

Alaska, Environmental policy, Greenpeace Foundation Inc.

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