EarthTalk: Sun-protective clothing? Orangutans?

April 13, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Dear EarthTalk: Is there really such a thing as “sun-protective clothing?” If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all? — John Sugarman, San Diego, CA While there will always be a place for high-quality sunscreen on body parts exposed to the sun, covering up elsewhere-ideally with clothing designed [...]

Chimp attack vic’s family seeks $50 million

March 17, 2009   Leave a Comment  

The family of a Connecticut woman disfigured by a 200-pound chimpanzee that went on a rampage in February is seeking $50 million against the chimp’s owner, according to WTNH-TV, New Haven. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Stamford Superior Court seeks damages from Sandra Herold by the relatives of Charla Nash. The suit also asks for [...]