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National Council Against Health Fraud
Visit this site and become an informed consumer of healthcare products because "quackery is everywhere."
Social Science Education Consortium
Performance of National Economy: How Do We Measure the Economy's Health? [Pdf]
This investigation helps students clarify economic performance measures. These include: percentage changes in the Gross Domestic Product or the Consumer Price Index, how the labor force is measured, the meaning of employment and...
Digital History
Digital History: Ralph Nader and the Consumer Movement
This well-written article by Digital History details the activism of Ralph Nader, and includes much information about the consumer protection movement.
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Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Cosmetics
Video addressees living in a materials economy, specifically how everyday cosmetic products contain dangerous toxins. Learn about the health impacts of these chemicals and how you can take action to help solve this problem. [7:00]
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Clean Air Markets Program
Market-based regulatory programs designed by the EPA, with information for consumers and industry cap-and-trade policies, Clean Air Act, and other government-sponsored efforts to reduce air pollution.
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Nrdc: 9 Ways to Avoid Hormone Disrupting Chemicals
Endocrine disruptors are in a wide range of consumer products. This article lists tips for how to protect yourself from this health hazard.
Government of Canada
Responsible Pesticide Use
This site promotes responsible pesticide use in the home and the outside environment.