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

Catherine Sherriffs

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.…

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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

Studies Point To Biochar As A Solution To Environmental Issues

If there is a magical, organic substance that can be added to the soil for better crop quality and higher yields, it just might be biochar. Gardeners around the world are treating their plants to it, and ongoing research is finding different ways we can use it to our advantage. Biochar’s Many Benefits It all…
March 1, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Hemp Produces Pollen The Bees Love

Hemp may be an unexpected hero when it comes to saving declining bee populations. A recent study, believed to be the first of its kind in cannabis fields, has found the pollinators love the so-called wonder crop! The timing couldn’t be better; the 2018 Farm Bill has opened the door to commercial hemp farming in…
February 22, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

The Differences Between Hemp and Marijuana

A truck pulls over at a weigh station at the East Boise Port of Entry in Idaho. During a routine check, state troopers open the trailer and find a green, leafy substance inside – almost 7,000 pounds of it. The trucker is arrested for marijuana trafficking; only he says it’s not marijuana. It’s hemp. True…
February 15, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs