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EFSA Study: Pesticides Harming Bees
On January 6th, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that crops attractive to honeybees (in particular the European Apis mellifera) cannot contain chemicals from the neonicotinoid family of...
Farmers demand Puget Sound’s resident orcas be delisted from Endangered Species Act
A unique species of resident killer whales living off the coast of Washington’s iconic Puget Sound has unwittingly garnered the ire of big ag.
Pacific Liberty Foundation, an infamously anti-environment...
Pesticides Killing Bumblebees
A new report in Nature proclaims that exposure to neonicotinoid and pyrethroid pesticides "impairs natural foraging behavior and increases worker mortality" in bumblebees, "leading to significant reductions in brood development and...
New research links pesticides to bumblebee colony collapse
A new study suggests that the pesticides used in farming are killing off worker bumblebees and damaging their ability to gather food. This means that colonies that are vital...
Honeybees and pesticides: British scientists say no connection
A new study by Britain’s Food and Environment Agency is triggering backlash over a French ban on a particular pesticide.
Reuters reports that British scientists have shot down an April...
UN study: African pesticide use could lead to a $90 billion in illness
A new UN report says the potential cost of pesticide-related illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa between 2005 and 2020 could reach $90bn. The research highlights the increasing health and environmental...
Study Shows: Eating Organic Produce Decreases Pesticide Content In Body
When British author and Olympic athlete Lord Northbourne coined the phrase "organic farming" in 1940, and in turn, helped facilitate the organic movement against chemical fertilizers and pesticides, he...
Green Pest Control Products And Procedures
In everyone’s life, there comes a time when pests get out of control.
Some will invade a home, while others get into the office or a restaurant. Maybe they are...
How to Make Your Own Neem Oil Pesticide
Neem oil pesticide is 100% natural and non-toxic to humans and pets, is inexpensive, and offers a long-term solution to pest problems.
To kill or not to kill? Sharing the world with black widow spiders
“We don’t eat animals,” my 3-year-old told our new neighbor proudly before her smile turned to deep seriousness, “but, my papa kills black weirdos ’cause they will hurt me.”
“Widows,”...
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Learn how to conserve water and reduce your environmental impact with these 7 simple tips for your home. Discover practical strategies to save water and reduce your utility bills, without sacrificing your daily routine or comfort. From fixing leaks to upgrading appliances, this article offers easy solutions to help you become a more conscious consumer.
Living Off the Grid: 16 Brilliant Hacks You Should Know Now!
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