Tag: Living
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Air Pollution Causes Cancer, World Health Organization Says
It has been known for a while that air pollution contributes to heart disease and respiratory ailments. Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) added cancer to the list of health risks caused by air pollution. There’s sufficient evidence that exposure to outdoor air pollution causes lung cancer, WHO said in a press release. Particulate matter, a…
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Kauai Council Approves Controversial GMO Bill
Kauai’s county council approved a proposed law Wednesday that mandates farms to disclose pesticide use and the presence of genetically modified crops. The bill now goes to the mayor, who has 10 days to sign it into law. [caption id="attachment_308212" align="alignnone" width="500"] A poster at a rally protesting GMOs in Kauai. Photo courtesy Hawaii News…
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5 Examples of Creative Urban Agriculture From Around the World
City dwellers are raising animals, growing fruits and vegetables, and even beekeeping to improve their food security and safety, reduce their carbon footprint and improve their intake of nutritious food. Urban farmers have to think creatively to maximize space and fit their operations into the urban environment. [caption id="attachment_308122" align="alignnone" width="500"] A three-story-high vertical garden in…
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How to Keep Your Seeds Alive for Years
There’s three conditions to maintain to keep your prized heirloom seeds viable: keep them cool, dry and dark. Seeds are embryos encased in a womb shell, or, as the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center explains, “A seed is a plant in a box with its lunch.” [caption id="attachment_308155" align="alignnone" width="500"] Be sure to label your…
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Mexico Bans GMO Corn Effective Immediately
A Mexico judge has placed an indefinite ban on genetically engineered corn. Effective immediately, companies like Monsanto and DuPont/Pioneer will no longer be allowed to plant or sell their corn within the country’s borders. According to Environmental Food and Justice, Judge Jaime Eduardo Verdugo J. of the Twelfth Federal District Court for Civil Matters of Mexico City wrote…