There are instances of big NGOs and environmentalists locking horns with governments and corporate agencies to preserve the environment. You can find news on litigation filed by such nature-loving entities on the web, from time to time. However, it is quite rare to come across instances of small-time farmers or individuals without much fame or ...
Wine cultivated in the top California vineyards tastes excellent, beyond doubt. However, have you ever thought about who or what safeguards the vineyards from rodents and pests? The winemakers are particular about each aspect of the process, from cultivating the grapes all the way through to production and bottling. They have to be especially careful ...
I never used to worry too much about washing my fruits and vegetables thoroughly myself, just a quick rinse under running water and a polish on my shirt is all the care I would give to my apple before munching on it. Then, I learned about the risks of consuming pesticides that are used on common fruits and ...
Pesticide use in European agriculture has been the norm for more than 70 years, so the control and analysis of their presence, levels, and effects on European soils is a task that institutions and scientific teams face when establishing protocols for the use and approval of new phytosanitary products. Furthermore, scientific knowledge about the effects ...
With pesticides, insecticides, GMOs, fertilizers, plastics, air pollution, and water pollution, you may often ask yourself: Is anything safe to eat anymore? Where do you turn for help? We suggest the following six common-sense tips for eating fruits and vegetables with peace of mind. It is not always possible or affordable to grow your own ...
Honeybees are bioindicators of environmental pollution in the area, since they get coated in everything that there is in the environment, including pollutants, and they end up taking it all back to their beehives. Honeybees sample a significant range of spaces, because they have a wide flight range, becoming covered with whatever build-up is in ...
With research constantly reminding us of the negative consequences of using pesticides, there is a growing international movement to make farming pesticide-free. The idea is to implement natural alternatives that will deter pests and ensure that the crops and soil are not exposed to harmful chemicals. One method that farmers use is to plant wildflowers ...
Studies show that exposure to pesticides — specifically those containing chlorpyrifos, which attack an insect’s nervous system — can harm a child’s physical and mental development. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey detected chlorpyrifos in 96 percent of the children sampled nationwide, with those aged 6 to 11 ...
Many pesticides that have been banned or are being phased out in the EU, Brazil, and China are still widely used in the U.S., according to a study published in the open-access journal Environmental Health. Study author Nathan Donley, at the Center for Biological Diversity, U.S., said: “The USA is generally regarded as being highly ...
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