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05/29/2023
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By Olivia Cook
How organic farming practices preserve biodiversity in the natural world while growing healthy abundant food
Organic farming’s ultimate goal is to build and improve the health of the soil and regenerate the health of not just ecosystems but people as well. (H/T to RodaleInstitute.org) Scientists at the Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicated to research on organic farming, note that organic farming practices enrich the soil, allowing it to hold more […]
04/26/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Canadian study finds banned cancer-causing chemicals in 88% of household products
If short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are banned, how come they are still present in everyday products? A study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts reported that these banned chemicals and potential carcinogens have been discovered in a wide array of household products. The study showed that SCCPs, a group of chemicals used in metalworking […]
03/09/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Just how amazing are bees? Without them, humans are in trouble
Pollination is responsible for the biodiversity of both plant and animal species. It is the most evident and large-scale reproductive mechanism of nature. And there is no better pollinator than bees. Being a bit constrained in terms of movement, plants need an agent to transfer the pollen from their male parts (called anther) to their female […]
12/01/2022
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By Olivia Cook
USGS issues Code Red warning following volcanic activity at Mauna Loa
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a Code Red warning after the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii showed signs of activity. According to the bureau, it increased the volcano alert level from “advisory” to “warning” after it erupted on Nov. 28. “At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not […]
11/11/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Pharmaceutical waste: Over 25% of rivers worldwide contaminated with potentially toxic levels of prescription drugs
A new study has found that more than a quarter of the world’s rivers contain potentially toxic levels of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. The study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looked at the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the world’s rivers. Researchers involved in the study found concentrations of […]
09/07/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Here’s everything you need to know about aflatoxins
Aflatoxins are among the most well-known mycotoxins that are naturally produced by certain types of fungi (molds). According to StatPearls, aflatoxins are created by toxigenic strains of molds that grow and thrive in soil, hay, decaying vegetation and grains. They attack many crops in the field and contaminate them during production, harvest, storage and processing. The Joint FAO/WHO […]
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