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Children exposed in the womb to chemicals in cosmetics and fragrances are more likely to develop behavioral problems commonly found in children with attention deficit disorders, according to a study of New York City school-age children published Thursday.

Scientists at Mount Sinai School of Medicine reported that mothers who had high levels of phthalates during their pregnancies were more likely to have children with poorer scores in the

Solar panels for use in residential electrical systems come in a wide range of sizes, from as small as 40 Watts or less (which is too small to do much more than trickle charge a storage battery) to more than 200 Watts, which can be combined into large arrays to provide enough electricity to eliminate the need for buying your electricity from your local utility grid.

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Dearest readers,

Sometimes when I’m down in the stacks researching answers to your latest dilemmas, I enjoy taking a stroll down Ask Umbra archives lane. Here are some shiny tidbits I culled from my past advice on making the most of renting a small urban abode.

Have any of your own sustainable apartment living tips or stories? Let me know in the comments section below or shoot