By Christina Sarich
General Health
What Is ‘Organic’? Groups Hash it out over Synethetic Ingredients in Organics
Did you know that there are exceptions as to what is and isn’t allowed in USDA certified organic produce? Check out how the rules recently changed.
Petitions Cause Soda Makers to Remove Banned Ingredient from Soft Drinks
Thanks to online petitions, soft drink makers are removing a controversial “flame retardant chemical” known as brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks.
Green Tea and Tomato to Naturally Treat Multiple Cancers
There are numerous foods which work together to deliver a one-two punch to halt cancerous tumor development. Green tea and tomatoes are two of those foods.
Feds Award $750,000 Grant to Study Organic Pest Controls
In a promising, rare move, the federal government has awarded a $750,000 grant to scientists at Washington State University to study organic pest controls.
7 Marijuana Advancements in 2013: Year in Review
It was a remarkable year for marijuana, with the legality of the plant gaining momentum on a global scale. Here are 7 marijuana advancements made in 2013:
Operation Monsanto Stock Plunge: Big Monsanto Stock Dump Friday, May 9th
Millions of people will be encouraged to dump Monsanto stock this coming Friday, May 9th, to show just how anti-Monsanto they really are.
Right to Farm Being Stripped from Citizens: Michigan can Now Ban Animals in Backyards
As a further assault on human rights and sovereignty, Michigan has ruled that local governments can now ban any animal they desire from small family farms.
Daily Cup of Coffee can Save the Eyes, Preserve Vision
A new study found that the chemical constituents of coffee can help prevent the deterioration of eyesight and possible blindness due to retinal damage.
Major Energy Breakthroughs of 2013: The Year of Clean Energy Advances
Here we recap some advances of 2013 in the world of clean energy—advances that work toward a “zero-carbon future”. Those advances include:
CA Urged to Reduce Water Intake Due to Drought: Company Plans to Plug Agriculture Water Leaks
Californians have been urged to reduce their water consumption by at least 20 percent, but a new company plants to take care of the drought issue in CA.
