Thursday, May 9, 2024

How clean water is linked with environmental and human health

When the world works together, a brighter and greener future is possible.

Vegan diets cut emissions, water pollution and land use by 75%, major study finds

Dietary changes will be necessary to feed more people as the human population continues to grow, while also limiting environmental impacts.

Revealed: US funds study on bat coronavirus at Wuhan Institute of Virology

While the current coronavirus outbreak is no doubt zoonotic—originating from animals—, scientists said, ministers and senior government officials claim that the pandemic could have accidentally leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Monsanto Files Lawsuit to Stop California From Listing Glyphosate as Known Carcinogen

Monsanto is facing a slew of criticism from environmentalists as well as mounting class-action lawsuits over the controversial chemical.

Why Is Glyphosate Sprayed on Crops Right Before Harvest?

While the pre-harvest use of glyphosate may account for a small amount of overall use of the herbicide, this still has a huge impact.

Solar-powered floating farm could produce 20 tons of vegetables daily

The future of farming is sustainable and not land-based.

Like tobacco and Big Oil, secret docs show chemical companies knew PFAS dangers

"The industry used several strategies that have been shown common to tobacco, pharmaceutical, and other industries to influence science and regulation—most notably, suppressing unfavorable research and distorting public discourse."

Beekeepers Lost 44% of Honey Bee Colonies Last Year

Beekeepers recently reported that this last year was the highest annual loss of bee colonies in the past six years.

Taiwan Recalls Quaker Oats Products Imported From U.S. After Detecting Glyphosate

Glyphosate, the most widely used agricultural herbicide in the world, is at the center of major global controversy.

Global shift to plant-based diets could prevent 236,000 deaths annually, study reveals

A recent international study underscores the profound impact of dietary choices on public health and environmental sustainability, projecting significant reductions in premature deaths and boosts in global GDP.