Soda Linked to Aggression, Attention Problems, and Social Withdrawal in Young Children August 23-2013 Soda has already been blamed for making kids obese. New research blames the sugary drinks for behavioral problems in children too. Analyzing data from 2,929 families, researchers linked soda consumption to aggression, attention problems and social withdrawal in 5-year-olds. They published […]
Study Finds Link Between Herbicide Exposure and Depression August 23-2013 Knowing that herbicides are poisoning ecosystems and degrading human health is enough to get you down. Hold on, though. Recent research has found a significant link between herbicide exposure and depression. Findings were reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
EPA’s ‘Ingenious’ Plan to Protect Bees from Pesticides: Print Some Stickers August 22-2013 In a ground breaking new move this month the EPA has figured out the ‘bee’ all end all solution to neonicotinoid pesticides and its deadly effects on bee populations. No they didn’t ban them or limit their use. Instead the EPA has […]
Confirmed India’s Polio Eradication Campaign Caused 47,500 Cases of Vaccine-Induced Polio Paralysis August 22-2013 If you listen to mainstream media news, you’ll be told that polio has now been eradicated in India – an accomplishment the Polio Global Eradication Initiative (PGEI), founded in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF, and the […]
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 […]
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 […]