Environment

New Study Further Examines the Impact of Roundup on Honeybees

February 2, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: February 2, 2021

A new study by a group of researchers has further shown the damages of Glyphosate on honeybees at or below recommended levels. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. Image credit: VAN AZIMOV SHUTTERSTOCK The research was published… [read]

Bill Gates is the Countries Biggest Owner in Farmland

February 2, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Bill Gates is one of the richest men in the world with a net worth of over $100 billion. He is now also America’s biggest private farmland owner, but he is not the biggest individual landowner. PHOTOGRAPH: INDRANEEL CHOWDHURY/GETTY IMAGES… [read]

Should You Be Worried About the Levels of Arsenic in Brown Rice?

January 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Despite warnings about the levels of arsenic in U.S rice potentially increasing cancer risk, a study by Harvard has shown that long term consumption of rice (white or brown) was not associated with a risk of developing cancer. That being… [read]

The Environmental Impact of Disposable Masks

January 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Experts are now estimating that 129 billion face masks, and 65 billion gloved, are being disposed of globally each month. Surgical masks weigh approximately 3.6g, equating to 451,500 tons of masks thrown away each month. Conservationists and non-governmental organisations are… [read]

New Study Links Fatal Skin Disease in Dolphins to Climate Change

January 6, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Fatal freshwater skin disease in bottlenose dolphins is now said to be caused by the increase in devastating storms. A team from the Marine Mammal center worked with Australian researchers to conduct their findings. The results were published in Scientific… [read]

Why Composting is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for the Environment

December 29, 2020 by Sage Edwards

I recently had a friend come to me and tell me she wanted to try a new eco-friendly toothpaste. She was interested in going zero waste with her oral care while supporting small business, and she wanted my help. This… [read]

Mexico to Phase-Out GMO Corn and Glyphosate

December 29, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: December 29, 2020

Mexico has put out a decree stating its plans to phase out glyphosate over the next four years. Glyphosate will not be used in any government-sponsored programs throughout the transition period. Mexico will also revoke existing and future permits for… [read]

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