Tom Ribe
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Tom Ribe is a professional journalist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He writes about science, nutrition, public lands, conservation, water and personal health. He has worked in many roles, the most exciting being a fire fighter for the National Park Service which he still does from time to time. His focus is adult education through writing and in public speaking. He serves on the board of directors of two conservation organizations.
Latest Articles
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Waste, Climate Change Driving American Food Prices Skyward
Staples like grains that could feed humans are wasted feeding livestock, and cars through ethanol. Waste and climate change are driving up food prices.
Mar 18, 2011
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Las Vegas Faces Serious Long Term Water Crisis
Las Vegas, Nevada is facing a severe water shortage as its main water supply diminishes and alternatives are both expensive and controversial.
Feb 13, 2011
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iPods Causing Rash of Accidents
Listening to MP3 players can blot out traffic sounds, distract drivers adjusting players and cause pedestrians not to hear trains and buses headed their way
Feb 1, 2011
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Shark Fin Soup Poses Serious Health Risks, Endangers Sharks
Shark fin soup is full of mercury, ammonia and cholesterol and fishing for sharks to feed the soup market is driving sharks to extinction.
Jan 28, 2011
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New Scaled Down Nuclear Power Plants Draw International Interest
Small, modular nuclear power plants developed by engineers in New Mexico could revitalize the industry.
Jan 23, 2011
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New Rules Tighten Choke on America's Coal Industry
Two new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations aimed at protecting public health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions focus on coal plants.
Jan 14, 2011
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Does Casein in Dairy Product Promote Cancer?
A range of studies carried out over the last decade make it clear that casein does increase cancer growth in people.
Jan 12, 2011
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Your Drinking Water Will Change, US Fluoride Levels to Drop Soon
On January 7, 2011, the US Department of Health and Human Services proposed to lower fluoride doses to public water by about a third.
Jan 12, 2011
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Many Bottled Water Companies Won't Reveal Sources, Contaminants
A new study by the non profit Environmental Working Group reveals troubling facts about this highly profitable and polluting industry.
Jan 10, 2011
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Oil Industry Polluting Groundwater Supplies in Many States
The oil industry is becoming one of the largest single polluters of groundwater and one of the only sources of industrial pollution at great depths.
Jan 9, 2011
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