Dirty electricity from wind and solar farms
Question from ANDRE FAUTEUX Are wind farms saving or killing us? A provocative investigation claims thousands of people are falling sick because they live near them The symptoms they claim to have suffered may vary – including dizziness; increased blood pressure and...Need a Fine Sieve to Rinse Quinoa
Question from PJ A kitchen store employee suggested that I use “food grade silicon caulk” to seal the rim of the fine sieve I purchased to rinse quinoa. The dry grain was getting stuck under the rim and swelling, making it impossible to remove. I have...Arsenic-Free Rice
Question from Shoshana Do you know which brands of organic rice have less arsenic or no arsenic? Debra’s Answer Here is an article from Rodale that I think answers your question: Rodale: How Companies Are Coping With Arsenic in Rice. Arsenic is a poison, but it...What is Resin?
Question from Donna Hi Debra, I’m trying to find a cute toothbrush holder and soap pump for my son’s bathroom, but most of them are made of “resin.” Is resin safe for bathroom accessories? Thank you, Donna Debra’s Answer Resin is a...BPA linked to obesity in white children
White children exposed to high levels of bisphenol A are five times more likely to be obese than children with low levels, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The research is the first to link the chemical to...Is Duck Brand Duct Tape Toxic?
Question from sttlove Is the colored craft duct tape, DUCK BRAND toxic? My son likes to use it to make crafts. Apparently it is the in thing right now among kids his age. I called the company and they said the adhesive is both natural and synthetic rubber. The tape is...A Scientist’s Crusade Against Household Toxics
After co-authoring scientific studies that helped rid children’s pajamas of flame retardants, including chlorinated Tris, Dr. Arlene Blum went on to become a mountaineer, leaving biochemistry behind. But while she was adventuring all over the world, Tris was...How Should I Clean My Dryer Vent?
Question from Cheryl3 Hello Debra and all, We’ve been told that dryer vents should be cleaned, otherwise they can be a fire hazard. We have been here seven years and clothes are beginning to come out a bit damp, so I think we need to do it. Though we were able...Deck Stain
Question from kendra Hello, I’m searching for least-toxic stain for decks and fence. I see that this question was asked on your website in 2008, but no new info since then. One of the products that you recommended was Extreme Acrylic Wood Finish, which is now...
