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Celebrating Earth Day 2019 By Protecting Endangered Species

Catherine Sherriffs

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…

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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

To Eat Or Not To Eat? The Cleanest And Dirtiest Foods Of 2019

Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, kale has long been promoted as a superfood we should all be eating. Unfortunately, the leafy green has just joined a very naughty list of foods said to be coated in chemical residues. The “Dirty Dozen” is an annual rundown of the 12 most chemical-laced items in the produce aisle.…
April 3, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Poppies Blanket Californian Hillsides In Rare Super Bloom

Shades of purple, pink, orange, and yellow are blanketing Southern California’s desert hillsides, and people are rushing out in droves to see the poppies and other wildflowers before they disappear. An unusually wet winter in the area has brought about a rare event that many are calling the “super bloom.” Of course, other names are…
March 21, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Study Finds CO2 Emissions Are Dropping In 18 Countries

With so many worrisome reports about climate change, there’s finally some half-decent news where the environment is concerned. A study has found CO2 emissions have dropped in 18 countries that have strong policies. The research appears in the journal Nature Climate Change. It reveals that countries moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy…
March 8, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs