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Environmental Revolution: How We Are Recycling the Non-Recyclable

January 17, 2019 by Greta Burroughs
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

We moan, groan, and complain about pollution and rightfully so. Landfills are overflowing; plastic waste chokes our lakes, rivers, and the oceans. Cigarette butts litter the roadways; old vehicles, appliances, and unwanted items clutter forested areas. Not only is all… [read]

Americans Are More Likely To Die From Opioid Overdoses Than Car Accidents

January 16, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Americans are most likely to die of heart disease. It’s listed as the number one cause of death in America said to kill 635,260 people a year. Car accidents kill about 40,000 people a year. Car accident deaths are on… [read]

GMO Labeling Explained – What You Need to Know About These Confounding, Loophole-Laden Rules

January 10, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

It has been two years since the U.S. Department of Agriculture passed the regulations mandating the labeling of genetically mandated ingredients. The finalized regulations that have recently been released leave much to be desired. Just Label It, a prominent organization… [read]

FDA Food Inspections Reduced During Shutdown

January 10, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Most of the food safety inspections have been stopped during the federal government shutdown. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he is trying to figure out what the most essential inspections are and continue those inspections. To achieve this the… [read]

School Removed Processed Foods 7 Years Ago, Student Lunch Sales Increased

January 5, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 5, 2019

Kare11.com reports that almost nearly years ago Minneapolis Public Schools stopped serving processed foods and instead opted for whole foods. The school district reports selling 1.2 million more school meals because of the change. We see some processed foods in… [read]

Flu Season is Here

January 2, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

It might have taken longer to arrive than last year, but flu season has officially arrived for 2018-2019. Two states, Colorado and Georgia, are currently reporting high levels of influenza-like illnesses (ILI). The average length of flu season is 16… [read]

Trump’s EPA Says Obama’s Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Not Necessary

December 31, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

The EPA says the federal rules imposed by Obama’s administration to limit mercury and other toxic emissions from coal- and oil-fired power plants are too costly to justify, and are not “appropriate and necessary.” For now, the EPA has not… [read]