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10 Monsters that Threaten the Planet
Forget vampires and werewolves. There are bigger monsters threatening us all.
By Emily Moan and Lethal Zerbe
Topics: climate change, water conservation, genetically modified organisms (gmo), fossil fuels
Watch what you eat, pour down the sink, or plant in your yard.
RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—As the Witching Hour draws near, you may be thinking about the tiny monsters soon to be knocking at your door and demanding candy (or maybe the slightly bigger monsters who may TP your house or soap up your car windows). But what about the global monsters—global environmental issues that lurk in your backyard, perhaps right under your feet? How can you protect yourself?
To find out, read on to enter Rodale.com's house of environmental horrors. But enter at your own risk:
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#1: Underground FOG Monsters A hazy FOG lurks beneath your feet, snaking through your city's sewage system and lining the walls of the pipes with an axis of evil: Fats, Oils, and Grease. Poured down the kitchen sinks of homeowners and greasy restaurants alike, this FOG coats sewage pipes as it cools, slowly building up layers of goop, like fat in the arteries of a failing heart. Eventually, tiny chunks of the congealed FOG break off and form hideously huge grease balls that block pipes and lead to overflows of raw sewage into homes, yards, and parks. At that point, a city's only recourse is to flush out the FOG clots with caustic chemicals or acids, which can harm fish and aquatic wildlife. How to kill the beast: Never pour leftover cooking grease, fats, and oils (everything from bacon grease to olive oil) down the drain. Empty them into a coffee can or other container you can store in the freezer, and when that's full, throw it away. Also, install a screen over your drain to prevent solid fats from slipping away. |
Published on October 29th, 2009
Last updated on March 11th, 2010
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