Posted April 4, 2018
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The Dark Side of the Great 5G Experiment Exposed
5G networks are being deployed on a major scale as corporates gear up for the Internet of Things (IoT), despite a lack of safety testing and a growing body of evidence suggesting harm. Action Alert! A review recently published in the journal Environmental Research, led by Linda Birnbaum, PhD, the former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program, concluded there is “substantial scientific evidence” that radiofrequency (RF) radiation associated with wireless communication networks causes cancer, endocrine and neurological problems, and many other negative health effects. Read more.
Congress Ignores the Threat from PFAS Contamination
There are more than a dozen federal bills dealing with PFAS “forever chemical” contamination, but none meaningfully address the real problems with these chemicals or protect public health. We need to demand more. Action Alert! As we’ve detailed in our pilot study which received national and international media attention, our world and our bodies are already extensively contaminated with PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a group of more than 12,000 distinct organofluorine chemicals labeled “forever chemicals” because of their extreme persistence. Read more.
Pesticides and the Climate Crisis
Globally, food systems account for over one-third of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which includes agriculture and pesticide use. Pesticides exacerbate the climate emergency throughout their lifecycle via manufacturing, packaging, transportation, application, and even through environmental degradation and disposal. Many of the world’s biggest oil companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell and ChevronPhillips Chemical produce pesticides or their chemical ingredients. Read more.
Residents say Herbicide Drift has Damaged their Trees
In the 11 years Abbey and Barry Houser have lived in the Pinetree subdivision in Seymour, they’ve added to one of the features residents love most about their neighborhood. They’ve planted more trees. Now the trees on the Housers’ property and others in a subdivision full of old, towering trees are showing signs of distress, with leaves that have wilted, curled and cupped. Read more.
This Natural Salve Heals Wounds Better than Petroleum Jelly
Vaseline petroleum jelly is a byproduct of petroleum refining. When it comes to wound healing, better options exist to speed recovery, prevent infection and result in a less-obvious scar. Read more.