Environmental Issues
The Fight to Keep Genetically Engineered Crops in Their Place
Legislation addresses contamination fears of organic farmers...is your food safe!?
Dow and Monsanto Team Up On the Mother of All Herbicide Marketing Plans
Dow has engineered a corn strain that withstands lashings of its herbicide, 2,4-D. The company’s pitch to farmers is simple: Your fields are becoming choked with weeds that have developed resistance to Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide. As soon as the USDA okays our product, all your problems will be solved.
Dangers of Chlorine
Research and information on the dangers of chlorine.
To The President Elect - Food Crisis In America
Michael Pollan provides a very informative and truthful article about the future of farming and healthy food in America. Every person should read this and send it to their elected representatives.
Multiple Studies Show that Monsanto’s Roundup is Toxic
The Danish government banned using Roundup because it was found to have polluted groundwater, backed up by data in the Journal of Environmental Quality (issue 34, 2005). Monsanto, manufacturersof Roundup, tried to dispel the fears. However it has been demonstrated that the make-up of Roundup are indeed persistent in ponds and water and they have a half-life of nearly three months. The ingredients are found to be toxic to frogs, fish and other aquatic life, as many other peer-reviewed studies show.
Fish Study Raises Red Flag on Water Supply
What Are Genetically Engineered Drugs Doing To Our Water Supply?
Prescription hormone drugs, cholesterol lowering drugs and pain relievers are now being found in our water supplies and water ways. Many scientists are now concerned about the effects this has on our environment.
Things You Can Do NOW To Avoid Toxins and Poisons
You are what you eat ... breathe ... scrub ... lather ... spray
Davis Baltz is a toxic waste site, according to a 2003 investigation that unearthed 15 dioxins and furans, 41 PCBs, four organochlorine pesticides, 33 volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, lead, mercury and phthalates. Problem is Davis Baltz is not a place, he is a person.
Sperm Counts Falling, Babies Changing Gender
Environmental toxins are changing fertility rates and even the sex of our future generations. This article points to some of the culprits and some of the steps being taken to alleviate this growing threat.
Setting Up Your Office for Health
Ten steps that will help to provide an office that is balanced and conducive to good health and well-being, which will ultimately benefit your health and the health your company.
Bisphenol A inhibits brain development--even in small doses
In 2005 alone, manufacturers worldwide produced approximately 3.5 million tons of the industrial chemical Bisphenol A-primarily for use in manufacturing polycarbonate (PC) plastic and epoxy resins. Although past studies have shown conflicting results, and some have deemed the chemical safe, new research adds to the evidence that Bisphenol A, or BPA, may pose a significant health threat.
With Rise in Radiation Exposure, Experts Urge Caution on Tests
New Study: Over 60% of PVC Packaging Violates Laws in 19 States Across the Country
New Evidence Establishes Dangers of Roundup Weed Killer
Hazardous Flame Retardant Found in Household Objects
A flame retardant, chlorinated Tris, that was taken out of children’s pajamas over 30 years ago after it was discovered to cause cancer isnow being used with increasing regularity in furniture, paint — even baby carriers and bassinets — and manufacturers, seemingly, are under no obligation to let the public know about it.
Leaching Plastics Throw Lab Assays
Two compounds present in disposable lab plastics -- from test tubes and pipette tips to 96-well plates-- may possibly be wreaking havoc on biomedical experiments, a study in Science reports this week.
