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Lawsuit Alleges that Monsanto Influenced the EPA’s Classification of Glyphosate

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Last updated on: February 27, 2017

In 2015, the World Health Organization categorized glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen. A new lawsuit, filed on behalf of cancer victims, claims the Environmental Protection Agency had the information to label glyphosate as carcinogenic two years earlier and instead… [read]

Fast Food Packaging Contains Dangerous Chemicals According to New Study – As If the Food Isn’t Bad Enough!

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Last updated on: February 10, 2017

A new study reports that fast food packaging contains concerning levels of certain perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAs), a relative of the chemicals used in non-stick pans, furniture, packing tape, and waterproof clothes. Among the items tested for PFAs were dessert… [read]

Textile Industry’s Health and Environmental Impacts – What Are You Wearing?

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Last updated on: October 4, 2017

Amid today’s discussion of the renewable energy crisis and the impacts of fossil fuel harvest and consumption, many people are forgetting one major industry that is fed by the oil rigs – the textile industry. This sleeping giant is responsible… [read]

Sustainable DIY Laundry Solutions: The Secrets Detergent Companies Don’t Want You To Know

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Last updated on: February 9, 2017

Living a life that’s light on the planet is important to you. Why else would you be on this site? You probably buy organic whenever possible and reject gas-guzzling SUVs in favor of eco-friendly engine options. Perhaps you only permit… [read]

Blood Lead Levels – Standards Up For Review

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Last updated on: January 5, 2017

Every four years, the Center for Disease Control analyzes blood lead levels of children. Children under six whose blood levels test above 5 milligrams of lead per deciliter have enough lead in their body for the CDC to recommend a… [read]

GMO Study Finds Altered Amino Acids May Increase Histamine Reactions

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Last updated on: December 30, 2016

One of the criteria the Food and Drug Administration considers when deciding whether or not to approve a GMO is called “substantial equivalence.” This means the nutritional profile and toxicity levels of the modified plant are within the same range… [read]

Roundup Resistance is a Growing Problem and Syngenta Offers a Problematic Solution

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Last updated on: December 28, 2016

Tolerance to things is built up over time, although some tolerances develop more quickly than others. The development of Roundup resistance in weeds is a quick one, in large part due to the popularity and frequent usage of the chemical.… [read]