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How do we reduce pesticide use while empowering farmers? A more nuanced approach could help
Salon.com· 11 hours agoOrganic agriculture produces less food and requires more land. An immediate end to pesticide use...
The 1 Thing That'll Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables
The Huffington Post· 3 days agoIn addition to removing leftover bits of soil and errant garden bugs from delicious summer fruits...
MDH and Everest: Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
BBC via AOL· 5 hours agoShe found lead in the food colouring used to give the spices vibrant orange or red hues. And more...
Does Washing Fruits and Vegetables Really Remove All Pesticides?
Dunwoody Crier· 13 hours agoIn today’s health-conscious world, the safety of the fruits and vegetables we consume is paramount....
Caught between China and the US, asylum seekers live in limbo in New York City
CNN via Yahoo News· 41 minutes agoHe received permanent US residence a year later and has gone on to help Chinese migrants in...
6,500 plants seized in illegal cannabis operation
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoIn an effort to crack down on illicit cannabis growers and sellers, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office announced a recent successful operation in greater Tehachapi and Neenach, in northwestern Los Angeles ...
Material World: These Sustainable Sneakers Tread Lightly on the Environment
Sourcing Journal via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoThe shoe’s upper material is Bananatex, a textile canvas woven from fibers derived from Abaca...
Hefty fines for illegal pesticide use poses larger questions of safety and regulation for Santa...
Santa Maria Sun· 6 days agoRules and regulations from entities as large as the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), all the way down to local agricultural commissioners, work to stop ...
Revelations of possible radioactive dumping around the Bay Area trigger new testing at parks
Los Angeles Times· 19 hours agoBeyond a chain-link fence topped with spiraled barbed wire, swaying coastal grasses conceal a cache...
How to Wash Fruits and Veggies Efficiently and Inexpensively
Mercola· 7 days agoNowadays, however, there are a few other things besides dirt to consider when getting your produce ready to eat. Pesticide residue is a common term today, unfortunately, and ...
