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Tons of fertilizer, pesticides burn in CT fire that prompts shelter-in-place order
Hartford Courant· 5 hours agoThousands of pounds of fertilizer and pesticides were burned during a fire at a nursery in Franklin...
Maine town residents call for moratorium over Worcester Holdings’ pesticide spraying
Bangor Daily News· 6 hours agoAlong the sea-smoke-covered shores of Great Wass Island Preserve in Beals, the swelter of an...
Invasive insect spotted near Northeast Ohio
WJW via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoThe spotted lanternfly is a plant killer. It feeds on a wide range of plants and trees including black walnut, willow, sumac, red maple, and river birch....
Officials say environmental impact appears minimal after fire at plant wholesaler in Franklin
NBC Connecticut· 10 hours agoFire broke out at The Plant Group, a plant wholesaler on Pond Road in Franklin, early Monday morning...
Seeds treated with neonics: Bad for bees, the environment and human health
Minnesota Reformer via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoOver 14 million acres of Minnesota croplands such as corn and soy are planted with neonicotinoid...
Letters to the Editor: Pesticides aren't the only problem with marijuana. Pot is bad for you
Los Angeles Times· 4 days agoTo the editor: I know reporters at The Times know the risks of using marijuana. Permanent IQ loss;...
New ‘Detective Work’ on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect
The New York Times via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWhat’s driving ominous declines in insects? While a growing body of research shows decreases in many...
New study suggests pesticides cause more harm to bees than previously thought: 'Devastating...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 3 days agoRising global temperatures, largely a consequence of our society’s reliance on dirty energy sources...
Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes
High Times· 6 days agoAn investigation into the safety of cannabis products for sale on the shelves of licensed California pot dispensaries has revealed unsafe levels of pesticides that exceed ...
How to compost at home
WJHL· 6 hours agoCompost is a carbon-rich fertilizer that is made from organic materials and is a source of nutrients that plants need to thrive.
