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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
05/26/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Government data: European fruits contaminated with hazardous pesticides increased dramatically over a 9-year period
A study of government data showed that European fruits contaminated with the most hazardous pesticides have seen a significant increase over a nine-year period. Around 33 percent of apples and 50 percent of blackberries surveyed had residues of the most toxic categories of pesticides, some of which have been linked to illnesses such as cancer, heart diseases […]
09/28/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Spain bans the use of plastic wrap for fruits and vegetables
Spain is the latest country to zero in on the battle against plastic pollution. It is now banning the use of plastic wrap for fruits and vegetables being sold in supermarkets. Plastic-wrapped products will be banned in Spain beginning 2023, according to a decree being drafted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. A ministry spokesperson said […]
03/13/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Are Cavendish bananas in danger of going extinct?
There’s a reason why people “go bananas” and not any other fruit. It’s one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world — humans consume 100 billion bananas every year — and the most commonly referenced fruit in music. Because bananas are a fruit that so many people enjoy, it’s now in danger of […]
08/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Grow your own cup: Biodegradable cups made from gourds may end single-use coffee cups
A New York-based design company called Creme is doing its part to reduce the amount of plastic trash churned out each year. Instead of manufacturing disposable coffee cups with plastic liners, the start-up grows biodegradable, organic containers from fruits. For their project, Creme picked gourds from the Cucurbitaceae family. Related to squash and pumpkins, these […]
05/25/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Wild bees are ESSENTIAL for producing larger and better blueberries
Pollinators are crucial to food production around the globe. In the U.S. alone, at least a third of all agricultural output hinges on pollinators. According to a fascinating study, having pollinators like wild bees is crucial to the production of larger blueberries. The study was published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment and conducted by researchers from […]
07/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Better for you AND the planet: Organic food found to improve human and environmental health
Organic food is not only better and healthier for human health, but for the environment as well, according to a French study. Reducing the consumption of animal products is important because these products are more harmful to the environment than plant-based ones. This is because livestock farming needs high energy and greatly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. […]
04/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Organic food choices and farm production systems provide significant benefits to the environment
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition has found that plant-based diets and the environment benefit from organic food choices and farm production systems. The study authors looked at the environmental impacts of both dietary patterns and farm production systems. They also examined the environmental impact of organic food intake through an […]
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