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02/16/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Some popular metal water bottles contain components with up to 1,100 TIMES the level of lead legally allowed, reveals watchdog
Reusable water bottles are becoming more popular because they are better for the environment. Using metal water bottles can help reduce the plastic waste you produce since it eliminates the need to buy bottled water and they can preserve the temperature of hot or cold drinks. But according to a consumer watchdog investigation, one popular […]
02/14/2023
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By Zoey Sky
CHEMICAL COVER-UP: EPA’s plan to regulate wastewater pollution DOES NOT deal with “forever chemicals”
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released last month the Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 for regulating wastewater pollution, including discharges of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals.” However, the plan doesn’t reflect the urgent need to deal with these pollutants more quickly. The EPA’s plan will likely take years to complete and it will delay […]
01/10/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Surviving natural disasters: How to prepare for 5 extreme weather events
Preppers know that extreme weather should be taken seriously, especially if they live in a state that is often subjected to bad weather. While they may be used to natural disasters common in their state, others they have yet to encounter may still pose a threat. Read on for tips on how to prepare for extreme […]
01/03/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Planting cucumbers early can help farmers avoid downy mildew, reveals study
Farmers who grow cucumbers in South Carolina experience huge crop losses every year due to a plant disease called downy mildew. Fortunately, researchers from Clemson University have discovered that planting cucumbers early can reduce growers’ losses from downy mildew to almost zero. What is downy mildew? Downy mildew is an oomycete or water mold that destroys plant […]
12/19/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Sweet discovery: Research reveals wild honeybees still exist in Galicia, Spain
Experts have considered it unlikely for honeybees to survive as a wild animal in Europe. But research has found that wild honeybees still exist in Galicia, an area located in the northwest of Spain. The research was conducted by biologists Patrick Kohl and Benjamin Rutschmann from Julius-Maximilians-Universitat Wurzburg (JMU) in Bavaria, Germany, along with their fellow researchers. Kohl and Rutschmann are doctoral […]
12/19/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows tropical forests can recover “surprisingly fast” if left alone
A study has revealed that naturally regrowing forests recover “surprisingly fast.” The study was conducted by an international team of tropical ecologists, including Saara DeWalt, a professor at Clemson University, and published in the journal Science. DeWalt, who is also the chair of the College of Science’s Department of Biological Sciences, explained that nature “will take care of it […]
11/29/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Green and organized: Tips for recycling paper, plastic and other materials
The U.S. recycling system is not perfect. As of 2018, 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste were generated in America in a single year. This amounts to 4.9 pounds per person per day. About 69 million tons were recycled and 25 million tons were composted for a 32.1 percent recycling and composting rate. If you want […]
11/22/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Expert recommends incorporating livestock on farmland to improve soil quality
Garden soil quality is crucial if you want to raise healthy crops in your home garden. An expert recommends incorporating livestock on farmland to improve soil quality. Many successful regenerative farming programs are integrating livestock back onto the land to boost soil health. Cattle offers many agronomic benefits Mike Winkler, a soil conservationist with McCook, Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), explained […]
11/07/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Keep your garden soil healthy with crop rotation
If you want your organic garden to succeed, you need to learn about crop rotation. This practice involves rotating plant families from one season to the next, meaning you don’t plant related crops in the same location more than three years in a row. Doing this can help improve the soil quality in your garden. (h/t […]
11/02/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Toxic chemical in commercial cleaning products and bug sprays linked to arthritis
Protecting your family from toxic chemicals means looking for non-toxic alternatives to common cleaning products and bug spray. According to a study, one common pesticide ingredient could be linked to a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Pyrethroids linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that makes your body attack your joints, […]
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