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Invasive Species Risking Survival Of Many Plants And Animals

Catherine Sherriffs

A damning environmental report by the United Nations is warning that one million of the world’s eight million species is at risk of extinction. Amphibians, coral reefs, and many marine mammals could be gone within decades. There are several factors to blame for this sad situation, including climate change, pollution, overfishing, deforestation, and invasive species.…

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Live And Learn: Health Canada To Issue Cannabis Licenses Differently

A little more than six months since recreational pot became legal in Canada, the country’s health authority is changing the way it will issue licenses for those wanting to grow, sell, or process cannabis products. The changes take place effective immediately and are meant to ease a lack of access in the legal recreational industry.…
May 10, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Half A Million Bees Dead In Texas Arson Attack

Authorities in Texas are looking for a total coward who has no values or understanding of how the world works. The person of interest killed about half a million bees last week after breaking into a yard and torching dozens of hives. It happened early on April 27th in an apiary field in the city…
May 3, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Celebrating Earth Day 2019 By Protecting Endangered Species

If we all make small changes in our lives, together, we can make a significant impact on the health of the planet. Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day serves as a reminder that we can all play a role in environmental protection. The first Earth Day dates back to 1970, and today, more than…
April 22, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Celebrating Cannabis on 4/20: The Times They Are A-Changin

While many people feast on chocolate Easter eggs this weekend, others will be consuming something entirely different (and will likely hit the eggs after). Saturday marks 4/20, or as some people call it, Weed Day. For almost 40 years now, April 20th has been a day to celebrate marijuana and protest what many people consider…
April 19, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Pesticide Non-Toxic To Bees Coming To Gardens Near You

In what could be a breakthrough where important pollinators are concerned, one company is claiming to have created the very first bee-friendly pesticide. Organic Laboratories makes organic and earth-friendly gardening products. This spring, it will become the first company to market a pesticide labeled as non-toxic to bees. According to a press release from the…
April 10, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs