The problem of plastic waste pollution shows no signs of letting up. Around eight million tons of plastic waste are making their way into our oceans every year, and the problem is only expected to get worse as plastic production will need to grow by three or four times by 2050 to meet demand. Although … Continue reading A cheaper alternative? Scientists looking at converting plastic waste into hydrogen fuel
Landmark study describes the link between pesticide levels in expectant mothers and autism risk in their infants
Science has provided yet more clues as to why autism rates in children continue to skyrocket throughout the Western world. A groundbreaking new study recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that pesticide exposure in pregnant women is directly correlated to increased autism risk in children, pointing to industrial agriculture as a major cause of brain damage … Continue reading Landmark study describes the link between pesticide levels in expectant mothers and autism risk in their infants
All our bodies are filled with plastic
Experts estimate that at least 70 percent of all plastic is not recovered or recycled, and that more than eight million tons of it end up in our oceans each year. With over 150 million tons of plastic in the oceans right now, unless drastic steps are taken there will be more plastic than fish … Continue reading All our bodies are filled with plastic
Cannabis is a revolutionary, healing plant
The cannabis plant has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years; it’s history with domestication dates back to 8,000 BC. But in recent times, this once-treasured plant has become subject to scorn — largely thanks to draconian and authoritative government policies. There are many misconceptions about the cannabis plant: The plant’s medicinal uses have … Continue reading Cannabis is a revolutionary, healing plant
Are bioplastics really as eco-friendly as they’re touted to be?
Approximately 165 million tons of petroleum-based plastic now pollute the ocean. Another nine million tons of plastic are added to the seas each year. Only nine percent of plastic is recycled. It takes at least 500 years for traditional plastic to decompose, as toxic chemicals break down and leach into the environment. In the rush … Continue reading Are bioplastics really as eco-friendly as they’re touted to be?
Hummingbirds and bumble bees are being exposed to neonicotinoid pesticides at alarming rates
It’s quite simple: About 87 percent of all flowering plants are pollinated by animals, and this includes 70 percent of the planet’s most produced food crops. Bees alone are responsible for pollinating one in every three bites of food we eat. Without pollinators like bees, birds and bats, we would be faced with an overwhelming … Continue reading Hummingbirds and bumble bees are being exposed to neonicotinoid pesticides at alarming rates
DDT pesticide exposure during pregnancy now scientifically linked to autism
Autism and its causes can be a loaded subject. For every person who believes that it’s connected to vaccines and environmental toxins, there will be someone else who wants to convince you that it’s simply a random occurrence. However, there is now little doubt about one potential cause of autism: pesticide exposure. This link has … Continue reading DDT pesticide exposure during pregnancy now scientifically linked to autism
A guide to supplying your homestead with solar power
When you choose to move off the grid and start prepping, this doesn’t mean you have to give up access to all modern conveniences. Some urban preppers who wish to save on their electricity bills use solar power, which is also a suitable choice for those who don’t want to rely on traditional power sources. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) Using … Continue reading A guide to supplying your homestead with solar power
Evidence is “overwhelming,” says EPA scientist, that pesticides contribute to cancer risk
The ugly truth that government-approved chemicals applied daily to American crop fields cause cancer is finally seeing the light of day, thanks in large part to the release of a trove of never-before-seen documents known collectively as the “Poison Papers.” Released by the Bioscience Resource Project (BRP) in collaboration with the Center for Media and Democracy … Continue reading Evidence is “overwhelming,” says EPA scientist, that pesticides contribute to cancer risk
Environment As Important As Genes In Autism, Study Finds
Environmental factors are more important than previously thought in leading to autism, as big a factor as genes, according to the largest analysis to date to look at how the brain disorder runs in families. Sven Sandin, who worked on the study at King’s College London and Sweden’s Karolinska institute, said it was prompted “by … Continue reading Environment As Important As Genes In Autism, Study Finds
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 