By Christina Sarich
Featured Articles
New Study: Organic Farms Support 34 – 43% More Species than GMO Farms
Pollinator colonies are up to 50 percent higher on organic farms than GMO, pesticide-laden ones. Organic farms promote life on Earth - GMO farms do not.
Harvard Says Fluoridated Water is Causing Cognitive Disorders
Researchers from Harvard say that along with numerous environmental toxins, fluoridated water is adding to the higher incident of both cognitive disorders.
Industry “Infiltration” Blamed for Lack of Pesticide Research, Control
A new report focuses on how the industry fails to implement proper risk assessments for the use of pesticide mixtures within everyday foods.
Farm Bill: 56$ Billion to go Toward Environmental and Conservation Aspects
Of the $956.4 billion doled out in The Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill), $56 billion will go to conservation and $881 million to alternative energy.
Medical Marijuana Goes to Florida Voters in November, 60% Majority Needed to Pass
A Florida ballot initiative in November of 2014 would legalize the medicinal use and possession of marijuana in that state. A 60% majority will be needed.
Infanticide Advocate Pushes GMO Golden Rice: More to the Story
An advocate of infanticide for disabled babies is the latest addition to those pushing genetically modified golden rice on children.
Target Consumers: UK Grocer CEO Says People can be Convinced GMO is O.K.
Justin King says that most people aren’t against GMO, but that they just need to be convinced genetically modified and transgenic crops are good for them.
Pesticides Destroy Bees’ Ability to Carry Pollen, Protein
Research shows commonly–used pesticides are destroying bees’ ability to carry pollen, their only source of protein and truly their life’s work.
Poll: 70% of Americans Support Medical Marijuana, Half are for All-Out Legalization
A recent poll from the Huffington Post and YouGov indicates an overwhelming majority of Americans want marijuana approved for medicinal use.
Study Shows Doctors are Often ‘Problem Prescribers’ for Deadly Drugs
A new government study suggests that the epidemic of abusers of narcotic painkillers is caused largely by family doctors handing out prescriptions to users.
