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Some Cities Banning Roundup After Landmark Verdict Against Monsanto

The ripple effect is being felt around the world after a recent verdict finding Monsanto’s weed killing products responsible for …

Beware Of Giant Hogweed: Dangerous Plant Spotted Across North America

Working outside in nature you come into contact with all kinds of things. Most of the plants we innocently brush …

Victory Against Monsanto In First Of Many Roundup Cancer Trials

Does glyphosate kill more than just weeds? A California jury has been convinced it does. The jury is so sure, …

The EU’s Top Court Rules: Gene-Editing and GMOs Are One And The Same

Something big happened in Europe last week: The EU’s top court has ruled that gene-edited plants and animals will be …

No-Till And No-Dig Gardening Techniques Gaining Ground

I bought some carrots at my local farmer’s market a couple of weeks ago and the girl I got them …

How Farming Under The Sea Is Changing The World

One of my favorite movies as a kid was Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Before launching into a super catchy tune, …

Grape Lakes Farm & Vineyard: Garden Culture Tours Organic Asparagus Farm

When I first pull into Grape Lakes Farm & Vineyard I’m greeted by Dewy, a smiling dog who takes her …

Peat-Free Movement Gaining Steam In UK; Other Countries Should Follow Suit

Peat moss is widely-used in gardens around the world, and for good reason. Plants thrive in peat because it provides …

How To Make Legal Recreational Cannabis Appealing To Non-Smokers

It’s official; Canada’s 95-year prohibition on recreational cannabis has been lifted. The Senate voted to pass the landmark legislation by …

Phytoremediation: Using Natural Plants To Rejuvenate And Clean The Earth

It’s one of the biggest environmental challenges we face: around the world, there are a countless number of sites contaminated …

US Government Finally Studying How Toxic Popular Weed Killers Really Are

All-natural and homemade herbicides are starting to look really good. A study by US government researchers has found popular weed-killing …

Plogging: Swedish Fitness Trend Good For The Body And The Environment

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.1.1″] Want a full-body workout that combines cardio, weights, squats, lunges and some hopping? Better yet, want …

Therapeutic Gardening? Social Prescribing Movement Sweeps Across UK

Instead of filling out prescriptions, many UK doctors are telling patients with mild depression and anxiety to grab a set …

Both Fish and U.S. Fishermen Struggle to Stay Afloat

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] When I think ‘New England’, I think clam chowder. I think about mouthwatering seafood markets …

Got Milk? Netflix’ “Rotten” says many of us don’t

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Controversial Chicken: Something ‘Rotten’ in the Poultry Industry

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] It’s versatile, delicious, and around the world, we each eat about 27 pounds of it …

Washington State Makes Waves with Fish Farm Ban

The best salmon I ever had in my life was wild pacific at this beautiful restaurant in Revelstoke, B.C. It …

China’s hold on the Garlic Industry

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Food Allergies: Netflix’ “Rotten” Investigates

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] Your lips are starting to swell. Your throat is closing, and it’s becoming harder and …

Buzzing for Joy: Quebec restricts pesticides to save honeybees

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