Category: Agriculture
Pesticide used on Corn Crops turn Male Frogs into Females
A commonly used pesticide known as atrazine can turn male frogs into females that are successfully able to reproduce, a new study finds. While previous work has shown atrazine can cause sexual abnormalities in frogs, such as hermaphrodism (having both male and female sex organs), this study is the first to find that atrazine’s effects are long-lasting… Continue Reading “Pesticide used on Corn Crops turn Male Frogs into Females”
Why the Drinking Culture of Human Civilization owes its existence to Alcohol
To some people, alcohol is a scourge on humanity that can do no good. It’s true that booze is directly and indirectly responsible for many pitfalls in society, from drunk driving to increased risk for cancer. But what if alcohol was not merely a… Continue Reading “Why the Drinking Culture of Human Civilization owes its existence to Alcohol”
The Dark Side of Green Technology and modern Child Slavery
As US President Joe Biden touts his administration’s climate agenda, some observers are drawing attention to the consequences of the global drive towards green energy. Abuses in Africa have attracted criticism from some influential quarters, including Amnesty International and Pope Francis. Biden’s renewable energy… Continue Reading “The Dark Side of Green Technology and modern Child Slavery”
Dark side to our Electric Future
The USA currently has only one operational lithium mine. That could soon change, with multiple new projects in development across the country, as Nevada enters the race for lithium with new (polluting) mines. The race is on to produce more lithium in the United… Continue Reading “Dark side to our Electric Future”
Modern Science finally explains how Cannabis kills Cancer Cells
Dr. Christina Sanchez, a molecular biologist at Compultense University in Madrid, Spain, clearly explains how THC (the main psychoactive constitute of the cannabis plant) completely kills cancer cells and is a cure for life. A case study recently published where doctors used cannabis to… Continue Reading “Modern Science finally explains how Cannabis kills Cancer Cells”
Net-Zero Goals won’t slow down Oil Exploration
Under-investment in oil and gas exploration has been a scarecrow for energy security for several years now, showing the global climate change agenda is based on a illusion. Various industry executives, most notably perhaps those from the Middle East oil kingdoms, have warned that… Continue Reading “Net-Zero Goals won’t slow down Oil Exploration”
Global Forests continue to shrink despite COP26 Agenda
A damning report by the World Resources Institute sheds light on the extent at which planet earth’s forests are shrinking through deforestation, logging and wildfires. In 2022, the planet lost an area of tropical rain-forest the size of Switzerland or the Netherlands. According to… Continue Reading “Global Forests continue to shrink despite COP26 Agenda”
Spanish farmers join continental protests over EU regulations
Spanish farmers blocked several major highways nationwide on Tuesday in what is the latest protest by agricultural workers in a European country, against rising costs, taxes and European Union (EU) bureaucracy. The latest farmers’ protest followed similar demonstrations in Germany, France, Belgium and other… Continue Reading “Spanish farmers join continental protests over EU regulations”
Europe sounds Alarm on Water Crisis ahead of another Extreme Summer
European lawmakers issued a stark warning about the region’s growing water crisis ahead of another extreme summer, saying there is a pressing need to tackle issues such as scarcity, food security and pollution. The Water Crisis in Europe, forced parliament lawmakers to call for… Continue Reading “Europe sounds Alarm on Water Crisis ahead of another Extreme Summer”
Chemicals in Tap Water causing Cancer Deaths across Europe
Each year, more than 6,500 cases of bladder cancer, roughly 5% of all cases in Europe, are found to be attributable to exposure to trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water – and it’s all perfectly legal. For a study of countries’ water quality, the EU28… Continue Reading “Chemicals in Tap Water causing Cancer Deaths across Europe”
Caribbean Greatest Shapeshifters
Shapeshifting is regarded as one of the greatest superpowers in the DC Comics Universe. Many of the publishing company’s most well-known heroes and villains either possess this power and have used it to infiltrate organizations as spies or as organic weapons. Many shapeshifters combine… Continue Reading “Caribbean Greatest Shapeshifters”
California prepares for 4th Year of Drought
US federal water managers on Monday urged California cities and industrial users to prepare for a fourth dry year and the possibility of severe conservation measures. The Bureau of Reclamation is asking its contractors receiving Central Valley Project water for municipal and industrial use… Continue Reading “California prepares for 4th Year of Drought”
Cedar Forest once a refuge for Christians now under siege from Bugs & Mold
For Lebanon’s Christians, cedar trees are sacred. These tough evergreens that survive the mountain’s harsh snowy winters are mentioned 103 times in the Bible. The trees are a symbol of Lebanon, pictured at the center of the national flag. The iconic trees in the… Continue Reading “Cedar Forest once a refuge for Christians now under siege from Bugs & Mold”
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