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Jaclyn Castek

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Jaclyn is our newest contributor/freelancer for The Environmental Blog. She has a BA in journalism from the University of South Florida, as well as an Master's in Library and Information Science.

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Animal Rights Organization Pays People to Watch Videos

Monday, May 28, 2012
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The Maryland-based Farm Animal Rights Movement, also known as FARM, is trying out a new tactic to raise awareness about the cruelty inflicted on thousands of farm animals…

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Nature Deprivation Can Increase Allergies and Asthma

Saturday, May 26, 2012
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According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, lacking a certain amount of contact with our natural environment is one of…

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Massachusetts Town Strives to Ban Plastic Water Bottles

Thursday, May 24, 2012
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It all started when 82-year old Concord, Massachusetts resident Jean Hill used photos of the Pacific Gyre to help fellow residents and local/state law makers realize how dangerous…

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Cleaning Products Causing an Increase in Disease?

Monday, May 21, 2012
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Many household cleaning products have already been found to contain various chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system and its proper functioning. Now, a detailed review of recent scientific…

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American Lung Association Finds Clean Air Act Effective

Thursday, May 17, 2012
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According to their State of the Air report released in April 2012, the American Lung Association found that 18 of the country’s 25 most polluted cities are actually…

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DOE Awards Green Ribbon to Three Florida Schools

Friday, May 11, 2012
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Earlier in 2012, three Florida schools were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for their efforts in decreasing impact on the environment. The three schools; Pine Jog…

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Black Dog Syndrome

Thursday, May 10, 2012
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According to the United States Humane Society, an estimated 6 to 8 million animals were taken in by shelters last year, of these, only 3 to 4 million…

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