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08/05/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Glyphosate testing finds traces of toxic herbicide in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream

Ben & Jerry’s — an iconic ice cream brand famous for its Fairtrade and eco-friendly practices — is under fire after lab tests uncovered traces of a controversial herbicide in most of its products. The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) recently reported that the world’s most widely used herbicide sold under the brand name Roundup was […]

07/08/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Target launches SMEAR campaign against nondairy, non-GMO Hampton Creek

Retailers pulling products from their shelves is often the direct result of a confirmed contamination or people getting sick. So, it seems odd that, though no complaints have been filed, Target just removed all of Hampton Creek Inc.’s non-GMO, plant-based products from its stores and website. Since Target is responsible for one-third of Hampton Creek’s […]

06/06/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Despite links to cancer, the EU proposes a 10-year license renewal for key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” which is the second-highest classification for substances that can cause cancer. Glyphosate is the main ingredient of Monsanto’s best-selling herbicide Roundup. Instead of protecting public health and removing it from their products, Monsanto […]

04/10/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Dangerous farm pesticides are showing up in America’s drinking water

Despite the numerous debates and widespread outrage against neonicotinoids, research into how these popular insecticides affect environmental and public health is still relatively new. Opinions about their safety are divided. While one site suggests a strong link between neonicotinoid use and local pollinator collapses combined with adverse health effects in other animals, another site, consisting […]

04/07/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Top 10 homemade natural herbicides to tackle the weeds in your garden

In today’s atmosphere of increasing health and environmental awareness, more and more people are turning their back on chemical herbicides. One of the most popular herbicides used today, Monsanto’s Roundup Ready, has been sprayed in gardens, parks, playgrounds, and farmlands for many years. As the debate surrounding the safety of this highly controversial glyphosate-containing herbicide […]

03/23/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Cheerios “Save the bees” campaign backfires after company gives out seeds that are invasive, banned in some states

Bees are facing life-threatening challenges such as habitat loss and the use of bee-killing pesticides and herbicides. Many bee species are declining at such a worrying rate that if we don’t act fast, we could lose one of the world’s most important pollinators. Honey Nut Cheerios manufacturer General Mills came up with an interesting idea […]

03/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Baseball player says going organic helped him more than his exercise routine

Tyler Collins, a 26-year-old American professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers who is in the heat of the battle for the vacant center field spot, recently strained the lat muscle on his left side. The injured baseball player could still run and hit, but throwing was off limits. While he feels fine now, Collins […]

03/06/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Brand name processed foods found laced with glyphosate weed killer… Cheerios, Wheaties and more

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide and many other commercially available weed killers. Due to the widespread adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops, glyphosate has become the most commonly used weed killer in the conventional farming industry. GM glyphosate-resistant crops are now grown on more than 175 million acres in the United […]

02/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Beware: These foods can damage your metabolism

If you are on a journey to lose weight or get into shape for the spring and summer months, yet everything you do seems to be without any effect, then metabolic damage may be holding you back. Limiting calories to the max, certain food types, and overtraining can have significant effects on your body’s ability […]

02/13/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Colorado farmers go organic to meet growing demand

While big agricultural corporations are trying to find ways to fill their pockets with profits from pesticide-laden food, Colorado farmers are working hard to make the transition to less profitable organic farming methods to protect our health and meet the rising demand for clean, organic food. While the need for organic food is growing fast, […]

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