01UndatedAround New York City, samples collected at dozens of beaches or piers have detected the types of bacteria and other pollutants tied to sewage overflows. Though the city's drinking water comes from upstate reservoirs, environmentalists say untreated excrement and other waste in the city's waterways pose serious health risks.Charles Duhigg / quote ↗
02UndatedDrinking water that does not meet a federal health guideline will not necessarily make someone ill. Many contaminants are hazardous only if consumed for years. And some researchers argue that even toxic chemicals, when consumed at extremely low doses over long periods, pose few risks.Charles Duhigg / quote ↗
03UndatedYou're much better off creating positive rewards, complimenting people for acting correctly, rather than punishing them when they act incorrectly.Charles Duhigg / quote ↗
04UndatedBack when Detroit was the head of auto manufacturing, it was clear where profits were created. Right? A car was made in Detroit. There was little argument that you could make that some of the money from that should be sent overseas to Ireland.Charles Duhigg / quote ↗
05UndatedEven though it's hard to learn how to back your car out the driveway at first, once it becomes a habit, you can do it almost automatically and think about something else, like the meeting that you need to go to today or what's on the radio.Charles Duhigg / quote ↗
06UndatedMany environmental advocates argue that agricultural pollution will be reduced only through stronger federal laws.Charles Duhigg / quote ↗
07UndatedSome officials overseeing local water systems have tried to go above and beyond what is legally required. But they have encountered resistance, sometimes from the very residents they are trying to protect, who say that if their water is legal, it must be safe.Charles Duhigg / quote ↗
