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Lead Poisoning In Schools Is A Huge Problem Nation Wide

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Detroit recently made the decision to shut off public school’s drinking water because of “elevated levels” of lead and copper. In Baltimore City’s public schools, students haven’t been able to drink from water fountains for a decade. In May 2016,… [read]

Elon Musk Is Paying for Flint’s Clean Water, As Promised

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 14, 2018

In JulyMusk stated that he wanted to help with the water contamination problem in Flint, Michigan. A tweet by Flint Community Schools indicates Musk is following through. You’re most welcome. Hope to do more to help in the future. —… [read]

Flu Death Numbers Are Greatly Exaggerated

October 12, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 12, 2018

Wikipedia tells us that the flu virus results in “about 250,000 to 500,000 yearly deaths” worldwide. The CDC says that at least 36,000 people die from the flu in the U.S. each year. And every year this is the season… [read]

US Genetically Altering Crops with Insects, Scientist Fear Biological War Plan

October 12, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 12, 2018

Darpa is developing virus-carrying insects to disperse genetically modified viruses that are engineered to alter the genetics of plants. They say that the plan is for bugs like aphids, leafhoppers, and whiteflies to spread a virus to plants like corn… [read]

More Physical Activities and Sleep, With Limited Screen Time Leads to Higher Test Scores – Study

October 10, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 10, 2018

A new study from the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health found that higher test scores for United States students aged 8 through 11 came down to three factors: a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity a day, nine to… [read]

Flu Shot Estimated Only 20% Effective Again, and New Study Shows Effectiveness Diminishes Quickly

October 10, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 10, 2018

This fall’s flu vaccine is estimated to be 20 percent effective for the dominant circulating strain of influenza A, which is the same efficacy as shots given the past two years. A new study of 6,610 human flu sequences predicts… [read]

Trump Administration Lifted Ban On GMOs and Bee-killing Chemicals In Wildlife Refuges

October 8, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Some of our protected wildlife refugees allow for limited agricultural activities if growing a certain crop in the area would improve the ecosystem. In 2014, under Obama, the National Wildlife Refuge System announced it would phase out GMO seeds and… [read]