We just celebrated Earth Day last weekend, but it seems a little underwhelming when you consider the size of the planet and the size of the environmental problems we face.

And, if you follow health news like we do, you can’t help but see the interconnectedness of the plant’s health and your health. The same toxins and pollutants that harm the planet are hurting—and killing us too.

Health Hazards

In this space we’ve covered many examples of the health consequences of a tainted environment:

• The Many Hazardous Chemicals Hiding in Your Perfume/Cologne
• How Many Toxic Chemicals Are In Your Pregnant Body?
• Toxic Chemicals Linked to Clogged Arteries
• Heavy Traffic, Exhaust Fumes May Trigger Heart Attack
• The Weed Killer Hiding in Your Drinking Water
• Household Cleaners: What You Don’t Know May Be Harming You
• Toxins May Be Hiding in Your Floor, Wallpaper
• Mercury in Fish Raises New Health Concerns
• Toxic Mercury Taints EVERY Fish
• Traces of Lead May Be Poisoning Your Kids' Cosmetics, Jewelry
• Why is Cadmium Showing Up Everywhere?
• How Does the EPA Regulate the Toxic Chemicals You Know Nothing About?

What You Can Do

In addition to highlighting the impact of chemicals and toxins on our bodies and the environment, we’ve also passed on expert advice on what you can do about it:

• “Green” Your Indoor Air: Freshen Your Home Without Harming Your Health
• 10 Reasons to Think “Green” Spring Cleaning
• An Easy Lifestyle Change: Limit Your Exposure to BPA, DEHP
• Avoid the “Dirty Dozen” at the Farmer’s Market
• Seven More Non-Organic Foods to Avoid
• Getting in Touch with the Earth May Reduce Chronic Pain, Aid Sleep
• Want to Avoid GMO Foods? Just Label It!
• Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget Your Liver

Affecting Change

Yet, despite these realities, we only have one day set aside to ponder our impact on the planet. Of course many people strive to live green year-round, but are we moving the needle on repairing decades of environmental damage or preventing future problems?

We hope you’ll stay tuned to our blog for future posts on these important issues. To be sure you don’t miss a post, consider subscribing to our blog and get it delivered to you via email, XML or your favorite news reader.