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Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides- NCAP works to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest problems. Provide news and information … Pesticide Action Network Pesticide Database Pesticide Action Network Pesticide Database- Provides pesticide information from many different sources. Includes definitions, references and user manual. Pesticide Watch Pesticide Watch- Information about pesticides and the problems associated with pesticide use. Provide California communities with the tools they need to protect themselves and the… Beyond Pesticides Beyond Pesticides- National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides provides information on pesticides. Current actions and newsletters including pesticide safety and alternati… Pesticide Action Network International Pesticide Action Network International- Network of over 600 participating nongovernmental organizations, institutions and individuals in over 60 countries working to replace the u… Produce Items May Exceed EPA Standards Produce Items May Exceed EPA Standards- Pesticide residue levels on produces exceed EPA standards. Washingtonpost. Long Islanders Against Pesticides Long Islanders Against Pesticides- LIAP is a non-profit community education organization providing information on the use of pesticides in the New York and Long Island communities. Burning Issues Burning Issues- Research and data on wood smoke pollution and combustion particulates. Research shows that 60,000 people in the US die each year from smoke pollution. Site chosen … Composted Kitchen Waste May Put Heavy Metals In The Soil Composted Kitchen Waste May Put Heavy Metals In The Soil- Some systems of ecological arable farming in developed countries, which use only organic fertilisers contaminate the soil… Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA)- Organization working to reduce the use of hazardous pesticides world wide. Civitas - Citizens for Planetary Health Civitas - Citizens for Planetary Health- Promotes environmental and human health by exposing harmful practices and policies such as relying upon unscientific animal experiments to… Canadians Against Pesticides Canadians Against Pesticides- Informing Canadians of pesticide risks. Actions against pesticides and toxins. The Women's Environmental Network The Women's Environmental Network- WEN campaigns on issues that link women, health and the environment. Campaigns promote positive alternatives to polluting practices and consumer… Global Health Corps Global Health Corps- Promoting global health equity by connecting outstanding young leaders worldwide with organizations working on the frontlines. Includes information about the … Consumers Union - Health Care Consumers Union - Health Care- Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care o… Case Western Reserve University - Program on Society and Health Case Western Reserve University - Program on Society and Health- Interdisciplinary group which studies the impact of biomedical technology, health policy, and demographic shifts o… PBS - Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge PBS - Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge- Series about the most critical and emerging threats to global public health, and the leaders who deal with them. Includes informa… Partners In Health Partners In Health- Research, advocacy and publications related to health, worldwide. Focus upon the poor. Partners with projects in Haiti, Peru, Mexico, United States, with a goa… Antibiotic resistance Antibiotic resistance- From the Why Files. American Council on Science and Health American Council on Science and Health- A consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment an… HealthWatch UK HealthWatch UK- Promotes the assessment and testing of treatments, whether 'orthodox' or 'alternative'. What Doctors Don't Tell You What Doctors Don't Tell You- Information database and monthly magazine informing patients of side effects of drugs, and possible alternative remedies. De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre- Aboriginal Health Centre located in Hamilton and Brantford, Ontario. Our Mission: To improve the wellness of Aboriginal individua… Jim Eagle : Spiritual Counselor Jim Eagle : Spiritual Counselor- Spiritual healing using alternative methods and Native American ceremony. Intake questionnaire, description of procedures and Native medicine prin… Health of Native People of North America Health of Native People of North America- Annotated Mediagraphy by Sharon Gray and Edward Starr. Reprinted from the MC Journal. Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board- Health statistics and general fact sheets about 40 member tribes, descriptions of programs, committees, and workgroups. Local events a… Northlights Northlights- Business providing healing techniques including Essene and Native American ceremonies such as firewalks, rebirths, sweatlodges, and weekend retreats. Ben Oofana Ben Oofana- Alternative medicine healing practice based on Native American medicine. White Wolf's Medicine Page White Wolf's Medicine Page- Native American Medicine and Crafts Indian Health Service Indian Health Service- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency providing healthcare to Native American and Alaskan Native peoples. Scholarships and employment, field o…