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Bumblebees Are Now An Endangered Species

June 4, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 4, 2018

The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis), once such a common site in North America, is now on the endangered species list. This bee species was once abundant and thriving in 28 states and the District of Columbia. They were common… [read]

Jellyfish Diapers? Not So Crazy…

May 30, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: May 30, 2017

An ocean filled with venomous jellyfish is hardly something to celebrate. However, for an innovative Israeli company, it’s a crucial part of their solution to combat the overabundance of diapers winding up in landfills every year. Why Jellyfish? Thanks to… [read]

Could Gigafactories Power the Whole World?

May 24, 2017 by Philip Piletic

Elon Musk, the visionary billionaire CEO of Tesla and SolarCity, says that the revolutionary new “Gigafactory” now under construction can serve as a model for transitioning the world to sustainable energy. In an interview in the short film, Before the… [read]

Horseshoe Crabs: The Blue Blood That’s Fueling the Medical Industry

May 24, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: May 24, 2017

Anyone who has ever benefited from an injection, a pacemaker, or a joint replacement, has the humble horseshoe crab to thank. In fact, all FDA approved vaccines, injectable drugs, and implanted medical devices owe their effectiveness to the blood of… [read]

Microplastics in Sea Salt – A Growing Concern

May 23, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: March 20, 2018

When it comes to long-term thinking for the health of the planet, humans often fall short of common sense. Plastic, one of the most durable products in the world, is consistently used for products no one actually wants to last… [read]

America’s Largest Organic Dairy Brand Is Not Organic, Study Suggests

May 19, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: May 19, 2017

Do you really know what’s in your organic milk? According to recent reports, the big organic dairies in the United States may be lying to you. An investigation by the Washington Post into High Plains Dairy in Colorado, owned by… [read]

NSAIDs Study Shows Side Effects are Worse Than Original Ailments

May 19, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 19, 2017

A systematic review of studies that involved nearly half a million people concluded that people who used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at increased risk of heart attacks. People who used a higher dose of NSAIDs were at greater risk.… [read]