Irrigation department directed to remain on high alert August 22-2013 Secretary Irrigation Punjab Captain Zahid Saeed (Retd) has said that officers as well as field staff of irrigation department is on high alert during the current flood season; adding that irrigation infrastructure is being regularly monitored to avoid the havocs of floods.
Diamer-Bhasha Dam: will Dar be able to convince World Bank August-22-2013 The question whether or not Finance Min-ister Senator Ishaq Dar will be able to convince the World Bank to fund 4500MW Diamer-Bhasha Dam without a no-objection certificate (NOC) from India is currently under discussion in different Ministries including the Water and Power Ministry.
Absence of treatment plants hits Punjab mango exports August-22-2013 Absence of treatment plants to meet quarantine requirements of foreign buyers is impacting exports of mango from Punjab. To cater to the hungry markets of Australia and Japan, installation of treatment plants, particularly in Multan and Lahore, needs the attention of the government so that these […]
Farmers Continue to Fight Monsanto’s ‘Seed Police’ « EcoWatch: Uniting the Voice of the Grassroots Environmental Movement August 21-2013 These Monsanto monsters need to be stopped by any means necessary. Do you really want to feed vegetables and fruit to your children that has been GENETICALLY MODIFIED? I am so sick and tired of hearing […]
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Foods For Sleep August 21-2013 For many, the secret to getting a good night’s sleep comes down to two things–stress and diet. It’s important to not overload your digestive system two or less hours before you sleep. Including one or two of these sleep promoting foods will help to […]
O’Hare Airport Goes ‘Super’ Green, Using Goats, Sheep, Llamas, and Wild Burrows to Mow Grass August 21-2013 CHICAGO — In a remote corner of O’Hare International Airport, far from its high-profile modernization mega project, a decidedly more low-tech initiative is being carried out by a barnyard band of goats, sheep, llamas and wild burros. The […]
7 Not So Healthy “Health Foods” August 21-2013 If you grew up believing the best way to start your day was a bowl of cereal, a piece of whole wheat toast smeared with margarine, and a glass of orange juice, you’re in good company. If your health is ailing and you’re reading this, chances are […]
Government Aids Big Oil In Confiscation Of Private Land For Fracking Pipelines August 21-2013 Manufactures Drill Pipe Elevators Same Day Quotes, Expedited Shipping In the quest for profits, nothing stands in the way of corporatocracy, not even your own private land. Federal and state governments have revised laws so that corporations can now use […]
Cricket Protein Bars Will Offer a Healthy and Sustainable Alternative August 21-2013 Philippines Detox Vacation Natural Way to Cleanse & Cure Exo, a Brooklyn-based company, is building a new kind of protein bar with a cricket-y twist. In addition to natural ingredients like raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut, the nutrient-dense snack bars each […]
Apocalypse Now Chow, 8 Super Storable Staples August 20-2013 According to a study published by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Americans waste about 40% of all food produced in the United States. It is also estimated that 70% of all fresh water consumption in the US is attributed to […]
SWAT Team Raids Organic Farm in Texas For No Reason, Wastes Tax Dollars August 20-2013 We have been targeted by the system because we are showing people how to live without it. We are growing more than just tomatoes here, we are growing the consciousness that will allow people to live freely and sustainably, and […]
Indian Farmers Growing Record Yields With No GMO Crops or Pesticides August 20-2013 Contrary to claims by Monsanto and government conspirators, we can indeed meet the world’s hunger without the use of genetically modified seed and manufactured chemicals. Bumper crops of rice, potatoes, and wheat are being grown in India using methods of Agroecology.
AGNR researchers discover huge health benefit in tiny, immature greens August 20-2013 Feeling a bit under the weather? Need a little pep in your step? A sprinkling of microgreens on your salad or soup might be just what you need. Researchers with the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and the […]
With the continuing growth in demand for fresh produce, Nebraska farmers are exploring ways to extend their growing season. Today, more farmers are using hoophouses, or high tunnels, according to Ryan Pekarek, who ownsPekarek’s Produce in Dwight and is president of the Nebraska Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. High tunnels are similar to greenhouses, but much less expensive […]
Science City Stores Warm Air from Summer to Heat Buildings in Winter August 19-2013 Humans are pretty temperature-sensitive creatures, which means we use a ton of power every year through heating and air-conditioning systems. But imagine if there were a way to save the summer’s hot air and use it to heat buildings throughout the winter. Sounds like […]
King Arthur Flour Bakes Up Solar Powered EV Charging August 19-2013 It is a story only Vermont could produce. King Arthur Flour, known as a founding B-Corp entity and heavily involved in sustainability, recently teamed up with Green Mountain Power, a local electricity utility that makes use of clean energy, to place a solar-powered electric vehicle station at the […]
Self-Sufficient Earthship Community Planned For Malawi August 19-2013 Tired of toxic homes and rampant consumption, we’re getting creative about where and how we live. Ideas about how to build a home, the materials that should be used, and how much space is actually needed, are changing. Although this “return to the homestead” is most obvious […]
SPECIAL REPORT ON AGRICULTURE: REALIZING AFRICA’S POTENTIAL August 19-2013 With unprecedented interest in African agriculture, business and governments are moving towards harnessing the continent’s vast potential. What will be the game-changing innovations for African agriculture? How can financing for the sector be unlocked? With comment and insight from leading decision-makers in business, policy and development, and […]
Persephone Farm offers organic food alternatives August 19-2013 INDIANOLA — Organic farming anywhere can be unpredictable, so when the owners of Persephone Farm opened the family-owned business in Indianola, they made sure it could take whatever Northwest weather threw at them. The farm has more than 50 different crops, with different varieties of the same […]
Growing micro greens in a container August 19-2013 I have been going out and harvesting my little mini-greens for my salad, and I love how delicious they are at that size. And when you snip off the leaves, they just grow a new one and keep on producing. Tiny basil plants are awesome for this, […]