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September 26, 2013
September 25, 2013
Monsanto Protection Act Extended
Monsanto, Dow, and Syngenta are breathing another sigh of relief, thanks to Congress.
August 31, 2013
Gandhi: The Original Bee For Social Change
The quote bearing his name, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” has become the hymn of the dying honeybee.
Tags: bee, chemical, co2, cover, Eco, ecosystem, fracking, gandhi, genetically modified, gmo, gmo seeds, great pacific garbage patch, Monsanto, obama, pesticides, protest, recipe, Roundup, soup, time magazine
August 19, 2013
Tell Congress To Ban Bee-Killing Pesticides!
Congress is considering a new bill that could save the bees and put an end to colony collapse disorder.
Tags: Bees, CCD, colony collapse disorder, honey, honeybees, pesticides, petition, pollinate
August 17, 2013
Happy Honey Bee Month!
This is the fourth annual holiday, and since first hearing about Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in 2007, honeybees are on the forefront of our consciousness more than ever before!
Tags: bee, beekeeper, Bees, CCD, colony collapse, honey, honeybee, pesticides, time magazine
August 16, 2013
Prime Time For The Plight Of The Honeybees
Just in time for National Honeybee Day on August 17, the mainstream media puts a spotlight on honeybees. But what are they neglecting to tell us?
August 15, 2013
How Genetically Engineered Trees Affect The Environment
Discover the silent genetic assault happening right now in up to 150 “test plots” in the U.S.
August 2, 2013
How To Better Protect Farmworkers From Pesticides: Spanish
Advocates for farmworkers are pushing the government to do more to protect those workers from exposure to pesticides.
Tags: farm, farming, pesticides
July 31, 2013
Natural Pet Food: What You Need to Know
Many conventional pet food brands feature animal byproducts and low-grade meats unsuited for humans but considered good enough for pet chow.
Tags: animals, bha, bht, cats, dog, environment, organic, packaging, pesticides, pets, preservatives, sustainability, USDA, vitamins
July 30, 2013
Giant Greenhouse Skyscrapers Emerge
Sweden is now building the world’s first “plantscraper” in an attempt to create a new era of farming that’s more sustainable, economical, and resistant to climate change.
Tags: agriculture, crops, energy, environment, farming, harvesting, pesticides, produce, soil, sustainable, sweden, urban, water shortage
July 11, 2013
The 9 Foods You Should Never Eat
We’re told these foods are healthy, but the truth is they’re some of the worst junk foods around.
July 5, 2013
Scientists Call For Cosmetic Insecticide Ban After Record Bumblebee Deaths
An Oregon based conservation group is calling for a ban on cosmetic insecticides following the largest bumblebee die-off on record.
Tags: bumblebees, disappearing bees, pesticides