Is China Greenhouse Pollution Worse than the U.S.?
Air pollution and greenhouse gases are warming the planet. Is China a worse polluter than the United States?
Category: Environment
Bird Flu Linked to Bird Markets, Fish Farms, Weather Patterns
Research is confirming that live bird markets in China are the predominant mode of transmission of the Avian Flu to humans. Then there is the viral contamination of wild fish stocks from fish farms, along with warm weather patterns.
How the Earth Can Heal Itself (If We Let It)
Recent research is revealing that the Earth utilizes several means to purify itself, and if we were to stop interfering with the process and adding to the problem, it would eventually find ways of metabolizing the pollution we have bombarded it with.
Over Half of U.S. Rivers and Streams Polluted
Research sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has discovered that more than half of the streams and rivers in the United States are polluted and may not support aquatic life.
Natural Settings Lower Crime Rates
Researchers from Temple University have determined that areas with more trees experience reduced rates of violent crime. This confirms other studies that have found natural settings and greenery produce calmness.
Phthalate Concentrations Found in United States’ Food Supplies
Researchers from several U.S. universities along with the EPA and the New York State Department of Health have determined for the first time that phthalates are significantly present in the U.S. food supply.
Does BPA Really Cause Hormone Disruption?
Research being presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the AAAS is shedding doubt that current levels of human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) is disrupting hormones to the extent characterized by many. Are we really safe from hormone disruptors?
Dying Coral Reefs Linked to Chemical Fertilizers and Factory Farms
While coral reefs are dying off at a faster rate, research has determined that ocean pollution is largely responsible for ruining the health of the symbiotic algae species that keep the coral reefs healthy.
Movie Exposes Strategies of Fracking Companies
Fracking companies use a mix of strategies to counter local opposition to fracking operations. Now a movie exposes some of these strategies. Promised Land movie exposes fracking strategies The movie, “Promised Land” starring Matt...
Are Genetically Modified Fish Safe to Eat?
Is GMO fish safe to consume? This question is being asked by scientists who are concerned the body may not be prepared to properly digest GMO foods.
Flame Retardant Chemical BVO Found in Popular Soft Drinks
A new consumer petition is demanding PepsiCo stop utilizing an ingredient in one of its most popular sports drinks – a chemical linked with fertility issues, nervous disorders and hormonal changes.
BPA Found in Mothers’ Breast Milk and Babies
Researchers from Simmons College have found the breastmilk of most women and the urine samples of most babies contain the hormone disruptor bisphenol A (BPA).
Is Your Thanksgiving Turkey Toxic?
The tradition of carving up a turkey might not yield as much thankfulness after knowing the kind of toxins and infections turkey meat can harbor. And new research is showing that toxins thought to be a thing of the past are still prevalent in turkey.
Horror Movie Brings Attention to Toxic Waterways in Mid-Atlantic Region
A new horror flick will shock moviegoers with a dose of reality. The rub is that the movie’s director says that the horror flick is 85% factual and exposes waterway toxicity from the runoff of manure and chemicals.
