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With summer right around the corner, families across the country are getting ready to hit the beach for those much-needed vacations. There's no better way to unwind than by lounging under the sun on a sandy-white beach. All of your day-to-day stressed will instantly melt away, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.Sun Exposure and CancerIt's important to remember, however, that overexposure to the sun can lead to painful burns while increasing your risk of developing certain types of can …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency came out victorious in a federal appeals court as politicians debated over the agency's new rule to significantly reduce mercury emissions from coal-burning power plants. The new rule, known as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), is aims to reduce emissions of mercury and other toxic chemicals from coal-burning power plants.MATS is part of the Obama Administration's initiative to clean up the environment in …

Do you have an emergency evacuation plan in place to relocate your family and yourself out of harm's way? Disaster can strike to anyone at any given time, regardless of your regional location. According to the website PreventionWeb.com, there have been 640 natural disasters in the U.S. between 1980 and 2010, killing over 12,000 people while causing over half a trillion dollar in economic damage.Some of the most common natural disasters in the U.S. include the following: Floods Droughts Tor …

Box cutters and utility knives are used in a wide variety of workplace settings. From industrial factories and construction sites to offices and restaurants, nearly every professional industry uses them. The retractable, easy-to-replace blade of a box cutter or utility knife is the perfect tool for cutting through packages, zip ties, duct tape and many other materials.Being that they use actual razors blades, however, there's always the possibility of injury when employees use a box cutter or ut …

How do you plan to celebrate Earth Day this year? This this special day fast approaching (April 22, FYI), there's no better time than now to plan out your activities. Earth Day is focused on achieving one primary goal: to draw more attention to the importance of environmental safety and preservation. With that in mind, here are some simple ways to celebrate Earth Day.Talk a SelfieNo, this isn't a typo. You can celebrate Earth Day 2014 by taking a photo of yourself, known as a selfie, and publish …