pesticides
Glyphosate Blues
Growing numbers of health conscious consumers are expressing concerns re the adverse health effects of glyphosate. Said to be the most widely used herbicide...
The Trouble With Strawberries
Wild strawberries! Small, red, sweet — the unforgettable flavor of summer. But after decades of cultivation, the berries seem to have lost the memory...
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Said to Clear U.S. Justice Hurdles
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will allow Bayer AG to acquire Monsanto for more than $60 billion once the companies sell off some assets,...
Hydroponic Methods Create Divide In Organic Farming Industry
Jacksonville, Fla.— The rise of “hydroponic,” or greenhouse-grown vegetable farming, has caused back-lash from traditional, organic vegetable farmers.
A group of organic farmers, led by...
A Stain on Codex
Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases,...
Study Reveals Neonics Harm Bees in Areas with Less Biodiversity
Neonicotinoid pesticides, commonly known as “neonics” have been a global debate because of the toxins and effects they have on insects. Experiments have shown...
Crashing Monsanto’s Pesticide Party In Beijing
Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases,...
Shareholder Resolution Urges Kroger to Have Independent Board Leadership
A shareholder resolution urging The Kroger Company to separate the CEO and chair of the Board roles will be presented by Lisa Lindsley, Capital...
Mott’s Sued by Beyond Pesticides for “Natural” Claims
Washington, D.C. — Beyond Pesticides, a national environmental health organization, represented by the Richard Law Group has filed a lawsuit against Mott’s, specifically its...
Why Organic?
Organic foods have become a prevalent movement in today’s world, but what is it about organic foods that make people not only spend a...
