Tag: Living
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Rabbi Klein: Are Chanukah Doughnuts Killing Tigers?
This year, as we celebrate Chanukah and we remember the story of the miraculous oil, it’s worth taking a moment to ask—what kind of oil are we talking about? The Talmud states that the menorah, at the center of the Chanukah story, can only be lit with pure, pressed olive oil. We honor that miracle…
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Comment Deadline Looming on GMO Arctic Apple
The deadline is looming for the public to comment on an application pending before the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the first genetically modified apple engineered not to brown when sliced. The comment period for the genetically modified organism (GMO), called the Arctic apple, is open until Dec. 9. The public can submit comments online, as well…
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7 Ways to Reduce Toxic Soil Substances in Urban Gardens
In cities around the globe, an urban gardening revival is under way, with gardeners and farmers digging into backyards and vacant lots, replacing blighted eyesores with lush, productive vegetation. But as an article in this month’s Environmental Health Perspectives from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences points out, urban soils are often heavily contaminated…
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Will Colorado Be Next to Vote on Labeling GMO Foods?
The state of Colorado may be the next to decide on mandatory labeling for foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Larry Cooper, co-chairman of Right To Know Colorado, said the group submitted a ballot initiative to the state, the Huffington Post reported. If the measure goes forward, Cooper and other supporters of food labeling will start…
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14 Questions That Pave the Way to a Longer Life and Healthier Planet
Answering 14 simple questions about what you eat and drink each week could pave the way to a longer life and healthier planet. The Center for Science in the Public Interest’s Food Day program has an online social tool that grades the health, animal welfare and environmental impacts of your diet. [caption id="attachment_313728" align="alignnone" width="500"] Photo credit: Shutterstock[/caption]…