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Wild Parsnip Burns Little Boy In Ottawa, Canada

What happens when you come into contact with wild parsnip? Unfortunately, a 4-year-old boy in Ottawa, Canada, recently found out. …

100,000 Plants At Risk After Harmful Pathogen Found Inside Nursery

Plant pathogens can be devastating; beyond putting the plant at risk, the financial impact can also be huge, especially when …

Health Canada’s Rules Surrounding The Cannabis Edibles Market

Canadians looking to consume cannabis edibles once they become legal are being warned to ‘start low, go slow’ by the …

The United Nations Debates Cannabis

Inside the walls that represent all flags, during the 62nd Commission of Narcotic Drugs (CND) at the UN, there was a buzz going around about cannabis. It was a predictable tee-off between cannabis the killer (and arrest those who use it) versus cannabis the medicine (and regulate its use). From the criminalized Filipino—Russian side to the legalized Uruguayan—Canadian side of the spectrum, it defined nations united by divided views on cannabis.

Save A Few Bucks By Growing Your Own Tomatoes

Of all the years to decide to grow your own tomatoes, this could be one of the best. It’s not …

Monsanto Ordered To Pay $2 Billion In Latest California Cancer Trial

Another jury has decided that it can’t be said for sure that the world’s most popular weed killer didn’t cause …

Invasive Species Risking Survival Of Many Plants And Animals

A damning environmental report by the United Nations is warning that one million of the world’s eight million species are …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Cannabis Roots May Be Just As Therapeutic As The Rest Of The Plant

Marijuana is said to have many medicinal benefits; science has shown that the flowers of the cannabis plant can help …

Glow From Greenhouses Lighting Up Night Skies

While driving home late one night a few weeks ago, I noticed an eerie, yellow-orange glow in the sky. From …

World Opinions Differ On Safety Of Glyphosate

There probably isn’t a product that has stirred up as much controversy as Roundup. While one part of the world …

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