By Amanda Froelich Life without bees isn’t life at all. Seriously, have you considered just how empty supermarkets would be if the tiny, bumbling insects went extinct? Since the 1980s, bee populations have diminished dramatically. At least 61 culprits – from viruses to pesticides –…
By Clarice Palmer In order to celebrate man’s most valuable freedom — the freedom to choose — Danish volunteers are now giving grocery shoppers the option of purchasing items seen as “unloved” by other major supermarkets in the nation. According to TreeHugger.com, Denmark’s WeFood grocery…
By Alex Pietrowski Independent study finds toxic heavy metals contaminating fluoride sources. The mainstream establishment continues to support public water fluoridation, although the US government recently had to acknowledge that Americans are being overdosed on sodium fluoride. Additionally, independent researchers are finding more and more…
By John Vibes A new preschool is teaching children gardening and urban farming, and many of their classes are hands-on, working on an actual farm. Edoardo Capuzzo Dolcetta and a team of other designers have been working to bring children closer to nature during their…
Op-Ed by Paul A. Philips False claim 1 – The idea that cancer is a disease of the modern Western world is overplayed Cancer has been known since ancient times. However, it has gone from a rare disease, as it was during the turn of…
By Amanda Froelich The furniture retailer is looking at using biodegradable mycelium “fungi packaging” as part of its efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling. It’s no secret polystyrene is devastating to the environment. But, do you know how exactly that is so? According to…
By Amanda Froelich Fresh and modern in its design, the underground fridge is basically an innovative version of the traditional root cellar. Whether you’re interested in lessening your burden on the environment or are prepping for doomsday, you’re sure to favor the plans of an…
By Justin Gardner If you know any female cannabis users, you may have heard that it can be very effective at relieving menstrual cramps. Now, a company called Foria Relief has created a vaginal suppository that could replace ibuprofen, Midol or Vicodin. It’s even made…
By TheRealNews Public Citizen’s Dr. Michael Carome describes the thousands in consulting fees new FDA commissioner Dr. Robert Califf received from pharmaceutical manufacturers and why only four senators voted against his confirmation. [do_widget id=text-16] H/T – EraOfWisdom.org
By Amanda Froelich The environmentally friendly restaurant will serve healthy cuisine at an affordable cost, and will even have a rooftop garden to supply the kitchen with fresh herbs, vegetables, and leafy greens. If what you seek doesn’t exist yet, “be the change” and create…
By Matt Agorist Biochemical giant Monsanto has found itself under increased scrutiny after the World Health Organization recently announced that glyphosate is likely carcinogenic to humans. Also, in the US, California recently labelled Monsanto’s Roundup — as known to cause cancer. Under the Safe Drinking…
By Tess Pennington Editor’s Note from SHTFplan.com: Though often touted as the only meal you need to store, MRE’s (Meals-Ready-To-Eat) have serious drawbacks as highlighted in Here’s What Happens When You Eat Nothing but MRE’s. To be sure, there is a time and place for pre-packaged…
By John Vibes In a list released this week by FORTUNE magazine, Monsanto was named one of the world’s most admired companies. Monsanto was honored as No. 1 in its industry sector, biotechnology, although they have very little competition in that market, and the list…
By Joseph Jankowski Researchers at Iowa State University are moving forward with a long-delayed project in which a dozen students will be paid to eat genetically modified bananas. According to The Des Moines Register, the bananas were created by a Australian scientist and contain a gene that is…
By Carey Wedler The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week it will begin testing produce and other foods for glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide. The new policy comes amid growing public concern about the use of harmful pesticides in crops,…
By Peter Paul Parker Not being able to fall asleep when you need to can be a frustrating experience. This is a spiralling problem as the more you become frustrated, the more you may become anxious, therefore your condition will be even more detrimental to…
By Brian Berletic US-based electric car company Tesla Motors set out with a goal to usher in an era of electric driven transportation using renewable sources of energy. It was founded in 2003, and 13 years later it looks well on its way toward achieving…
By John Vibes ALDI, the discount grocery store, recently announced that they will soon be supplying mostly organic products and will be banning many pesticides and toxic chemicals. The chemicals recently banned from their products includes Thiamethoxam, Chlorpyrifos, Clothianidin, Cypermethrin, Deltamethrin, Fipronil, Imidacloprid, Sulfoxaflor and…
By Justin Gardner In the past two years, we have witnessed a sea of change in the attitude of Americans toward cannabis. Colorado made history by becoming the first state to completely decriminalize possession and use of the plant, with Washington and other states soon…
By Rosanne Lindsay Every day another politician decides to practice medicine without a license by proposing new medical mandates or the removal of vaccine exemptions that dictate healthcare choices for individuals, parents, and families. Such maneuvers are attempts to test the resolve of the people. When…
