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3 Natural Options for Keeping the House Clean

Annika Tostengard — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:52:22 +0000

Many chemical cleaners available on the market today are bad for the environment, and also probably bad for human health. However, the CDC also reports that 76 million US residents become sick from food-borne pathogens every year. Most of these illnesses come from the kitchen, usually the dirtiest room in the house; even bathrooms usually […]

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7 Ways Forests Benefit the Environment

Mircea Sandru — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:28:38 +0000

We’re seeing these days many scientists and environmental researchers talking about how forests could improve the environment. After developing and implementing so many green technologies that can reduce carbon emissions, some researchers concluded that forests are still unbeatable in environmental and climate conservation. So, without too much talking, let’s see what forests can do for […]

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Biofuel Seeds Increase Pesticide Usage and Chemical Residues in Our Food

Cristi — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:18:50 +0000

An article published last week by a group of health and environmental protection organizations stated that since 1996 till today, the U.S. farmers have increased dramatically the use of genetically engineered corn, soybeans and cotton.

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