By Christina Sarich
General Health
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.
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.
Internal Docs Expose Syngenta: Wire Tapping Scientist for Discrediting a Pesticide Poison – Atrazine
Syngenta caught trying to discredit scientist who found that the company’s chemical poison – atrazine – impedes sexual development and causes cancer.
‘Girl Against Fluoride’ Takes on Mandatory Fluoridation in Ireland
Ireland is one of the only countries in Europe fluoridate water, but this may soon end thanks to the efforts of the ‘girl against fluoride’ and supporters.
U.S. Farmers Report Widespread GMO-Organic Crop Contamination
According to a new survey, a third of organic growers are reporting problems with GMO-organic cross contamination, and most farmers are concerned.
Sugar Dangers: WHO Changes Sugar Intake Recommendation, Down to 5% of Total Calories
In light of sugar dangers, the World Health Organization now advises no more than 5 percent of daily calories should come from sugar, down from 10 percent.
Huge: China Refused 887,000 Tonnes of US GMO Corn, But may Accept Syngenta’s MIR162 Corn
China refused over 887,000 tonnes of GMO corn shipped from the U.S. since just last November, but may soon be accepting Syngenta’s GMO corn.
2 Nuclear Reactors to be Built in US Using Taxpayer Money: Falling Down Alice’s Radioactive Rabbit Hole
Recently, the U.S. government has approved a $6.5 billion loan (taxpayer money) to build two new nuclear reactors on U.S. soil. Seriously?
Boulder Brands CEO Says 43% of Customers Want Non-GMO Food
Thanks to the anti-GMO movement, makers of Smart Balance will remove GMOs from their butters and spreads. The change will happen as early as this March.
New Yorkers Push Hard for Lawmakers to Pass Medical Marijuana Act
Advocates across New York are doing a month-long push to encourage their elected officials to pass the Compassionate Care Act and pass medical marijuana.
