Monday, October 26, 2026

Anxiety, mindfulness and the natural unity of life

Although only now becoming widely known, mindfulness is an ancient technique, shared by Gautama Buddha some 2,500 years ago (but one that may be even older).

America’s Lead Poisoning Problem Is Everywhere

Flint, Michigan, may be in the spotlight for the state of emergency due to lead-contaminated water, but they aren't the only city dealing with lead poisoning.

Monsanto ordered to pay $80M after causing man’s cancer

The jury found Monsanto guilty of negligence and failing to adequately warn consumers of Roundup weed killer’s cancer risks.

Medicare for all: A prescription for what ails us

There is no rational reason why Medicare couldn't be expanded to cover all Americans, regardless of age, from birth to death.

97% of Endangered Species Threatened by 3 Common Pesticides

The Center for Biological Diversity, as well as a number of farmworkers, child-safety and environmental advocacy groups, sent a letter to the EPA last month urging it to ban several organophosphate pesticides that are currently under review.

‘It’s even worse on video’: Trump adviser welcomes killing loved ones with Covid-19 as...

“Eat, drink, and be merry, because tomorrow my policies may kill you.”

Science shows US Supreme Court abortion, guns, environment rulings will have devastating consequences

We can’t allow ourselves to be discouraged. Too much is at stake.

In North Carolina, pigs don’t fly, but their feces do

Something is rotten in North Carolina.

In world-historic first, microplastics detected in human blood

"We've choked this planet with plastic, from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans—and we've no idea at all about costs for public health," said a British lawmaker.