Tag Archives: nature
Billion-Year-Old Water Preserved in Canadian Mine
Pockets of water trapped in rocks from a Canadian mine are over a billion years old, and the water could contain life forms that can survive independently from the sun, … Continue reading
Extreme global warming seen further away than previously thought
Less extreme warming seen over 50-100 years * Oceans may be absorbing more heat than was thought * Warming still on track to breach international goal By Environment Correspondent Alister … Continue reading
Systemic Pesticides: Chemicals You Can’t Wash Off
There is no scientific evidence yet that says food laced with neonicotinoids will harm humans, but why is the EPA allowing systemic pesticides on food plants in the first place? … Continue reading
Allergy Causes and Natural Allergy Remedies
Ever know a child who sustained a minor scrape and screamed bloody murder? Our immune systems similarly overreact to hay fever. When germs invade, the body’s defenses attack them. But … Continue reading
Water Leak Shutters Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, Again
A Michigan-based nuclear power plant has been shut down due to water leakage from the tank, which exceeded its capacity. Inspectors are now investigating the problem to ensure that the … Continue reading
BREAKING:NEW EU PLANT LAW DIMINISHES SEED SUPPLY FOR HOME GARDENERS, RESTRICTS FARMERS’ CROPS
Well, what a hectic week. Everyone we know has been lobbying hard, and thanks to the hundreds of thousands of people who have been emailing and writing about this, there … Continue reading
Environmental hazards of aluminum to plants, invertebrates, fish, and wildlife.
Aluminum is extremely common throughout the world and is innocuous under circumneutral or alkaline conditions. However, in acidic environments, it can be a major limiting factor to many plants and … Continue reading
Saudi Agriculture To Be Hit Hard by Climate Change
As Earth Day 2013 approaches on April 22, issues of water options in arid countries like Saudi Arabia will be high on the agenda. Countries in the Middle East that … Continue reading
10 Natural Ways to Ease Allergies
Spring brings plenty of delights: warmer weather, longer days, blossoming trees. But these seasonal changes aren’t welcomed by everyone. For many of us, they’re eclipsed by the itchy eyes, sneezing, … Continue reading
