Archive for April, 2008

Brick Kiln Pollution Causing Asthma, Lung Cancer… In Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The air pollution emitted by brick kilns in Rawalpindi is causing serious health problems like asthma, lung cancer and in some cases serious eye infections among its inhabitants. There are nearly 50 brick kilns in the Rawalpindi and Islamabad jurisdiction. But the state authority is silent over the issue.

Railway Yard May Be Related To Cancer Risk

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

A state air-quality official said a recently released study shows the levels of air pollution-related cancer risks around the BNSF Railway yard in San Bernardino are on a high. It can be mentioned that San Bernardino has a whole bunch emission of sources in one place.

Free Viagra for Elderly

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

A working class suburb of Chile’s capital began handing out free Viagra to senior citizens on Wednesday because “an active sexuality improves the overall quality of life”, according to Lo Prado Mayor Gonzalo Navarrete.