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Coronavirus – Your Guide to the CoVID-19 Pandemic

March 17, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 8, 2020

Coronavirus is a well-known pathogen that primarily targets the human respiratory system. Previous outbreaks of coronaviruses (CoVs) include the “severe acute respiratory syndrome,” (SARS, SARS-CoV) from 2003 and the “Middle East respiratory syndrome,” (MERS, MERS-CoV) from 2012. The coronavirus may… [read]

Why Sea Turtles Eat Plastic

March 15, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: March 26, 2020

Microplastics have been found in every single species of sea turtle, and a new study published in Current Biology suggests that smell could be an explanation for that. Plastics in the water become host to multiple organisms, including plankton. Plankton… [read]

The Problem with Orcas in Captivity

March 14, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: March 17, 2020

Orcas have long been a topic of controversy at Seaworld due to their inhumane treatment and the physical toll taken on their health because of it. Over recent years small changes have been made in favor of animal welfare, however,… [read]

China Supplies The U.S. With 97% Of All Antibiotics & Most Other Drugs

March 14, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 6, 2020

The coronavirus has shed light on a Chinese monopoly on U.S. medical supplies and prescription drugs. China sells the United States an estimated 97% of all antibiotics used and 80% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients needed to produce drugs. If… [read]

Is Treated Lumber Safe For Food Gardens? Maybe…

March 10, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 10, 2020

Pressure-treated wood is rot and insect resistant. It’s typically used for decks, mailbox posts, light posts, playgrounds, utility polls, picnic tables, home building foundations, and much more. Pressure-treating wood saturates wood under pressure with a chemical preservative. Wood that is… [read]

Google and Amazon are now in the oil business

January 26, 2020 by Michael Edwards

Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have long touted the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels. These tech companies, along with their bought-and-paid-for neo-liberal politicians, led many of us to believe that big tech’s AI is the hero we need… [read]

1 in 5 Adolescents in the U.S. is Prediabetic

December 23, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: December 23, 2019

The health, food, and education systems in the United States are failing young people. According to a new study from JAMA Pediatrics, an estimated 18 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 18 are prediabetic, while 24 percent of young adults… [read]