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News & Articles By Earl Garcia
05/30/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Bee-friendly plants sold at garden centers found to be heavily contaminated with deadly pesticides
Bee-friendly plants sold at garden centers may not be so friendly after all, as new research found that a vast majority of these plants were laden with toxic insecticides. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the Sussex University in the U.K. examined leaf specimen of 29 plant samples — such as dahlias, allium, bellflowers and foxgloves […]
05/17/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Groundbreaking technology has the potential to generate power from polluted air
A new technological breakthrough may have the potential to generate power from polluted air. A team of researchers from the University of Antwerp and the University of Leuven in Belgium have recently succeeded in developing a new device capable of filtering and purifying the air while generating power simultaneously. According to the researchers, the device only requires exposure to […]
05/11/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Apple vows to stop using rare earth minerals to build its electronic devices… did it have a choice?
Apple plans to stop mining rare minerals, metals, and materials in manufacturing its iPhones, MacBooks and all of its other products. The tech giant also vows to make use of 100 percent recycled materials during production to combat the effects of the depleting mineral resources. However, the company was quick to admit that it has yet to discover […]
04/30/2017
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By Earl Garcia
100% of honeybee colony food found to be heavily contaminated with toxic pesticides
Honeybee colonies were found to be heavily laden with toxic pesticides, according to a recent study. As part of the study, researchers at Cornell University examined 120 honeybee colonies placed near 30 apple orchards around New York state. The bees were allowed to forage for a few days during the flowering season. The research team then assessed each […]
04/30/2017
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By Earl Garcia
BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill found to have caused over $17 billion in environmental damage
A recent study revealed that the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, touted as the largest oil spill in the U.S. history, has caused more than $17.2 billion in damages. The oil drilling rig Deepwater Horizon operating off the Gulf of Mexico exploded and sank on April 20, 2010, which resulted in the death of 11 workers […]
04/27/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Mass die-offs accelerate across the planet, by 2020 two-thirds of wild animals will be wiped out
The planet’s animal population is rapidly dwindling, with about two-thirds expected to be wiped out by 2020, a recent analysis revealed. To carry out the study, researchers from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) compiled data on animal population and found that it declined by 57 percent between 1970 and 2012. The research […]
04/24/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Skin care expert reveals the 20 most toxic chemical ingredients in beauty products… are you poisoning yourself?
Renowned skin care expert Dr. Trevor Cates lists 20 of the most toxic chemicals found in personal care products. “What we put on our skin should be as clean as what we eat. But for most people, it’s not. Even in tiny amounts, many of the chemicals commonly found in our cosmetics can have a […]
04/16/2017
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By Earl Garcia
For the first time, bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides are now being found in drinking water
Traces of a dangerous pesticide called neonicotinoids were detected in tap water across the U.S., a recent study revealed. A team of chemists and engineers at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and University of Iowa reported that they found residues of the toxic pesticide in drinking water, marking the first time that neonicotinoids were identified in tap water across the […]
04/15/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Exposure to leaded gasoline may have led to widespread loss of intelligence across America, reveals study
Exposure to leaded gasoline in childhood may have negatively impacted intelligence and job status across America, according to a recent study. Researchers examined blood samples from more than 500 participants who grew up in the era of leaded gasoline. Data show that participants with more than 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood at age 11 […]
04/15/2017
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By Earl Garcia
10 must-have solar-powered camping gadgets
Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the U.S. In order to properly enjoy it, it’s best to always be prepared. Access to electricity can be limited. This is where solar-powered gadgets can be useful. An article from SolarPowerAuthority.com features a list of 10 solar-powered gadgets that campers should consider bringing. Solar lamp […]
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