Restoring an ecosystem to its original pristine state is an enormously complex challenge and may even be impossible for some sites. A Breach of Protocol The Kyoto Protocol, developed in 1997 as an international means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, has only 24 signatories to date, none of them major emissions producers. Although commercially raised chickens and turkeys are mostly used up through processing as food, poultry waste products including mountains of feathers can still add up. Safety of Iodine for Water Disinfection Iodine is sometimes used as a water disinfectant when public sources of potable water are unsafe or in disaster and medical relief situations.
Risk is involved because excess ingestion of iodine can cause thyroid disorders.
The authors report that with proper techniques and monitoring for thyroid function, iodine can be used for water treatment for prolonged periods. Health Effects of Intensive Swine Production Cole et al. Currently the level of available knowledge is inadequate to make specific recommendations, but the information should provide a foundation for future investigations into the problems. The authors focus on the soy component, specifically genistein, in the Asian diet as a possible component that may or may not be responsible for the differences in cancer risk. Thermal Cleanup of PAH-Contaminated Soil Richter et al.