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Corn Ethanol Production Contributing to Dangerous Over-use of Antibiotics
(Beyond Pesticides, May 18, 2012) A groundbreaking report documents the potential for antibiotics used in the production of corn-based ethanol to contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The potential for the misuse of antibiotics in industrial agriculture to spawn antibiotic-resistant bacteria has long been recognized, but the new report sheds light on a dimension [...]
World Health Organization Combats Mosquito Resistance to Insecticides with More Pesticides
(Beyond Pesticides, May 17, 2012) Rather than investing in safe, long-term solutions to prevent malaria mortality, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strategic plan that calls for multiple toxic pesticides to combat mosquito resistance to insecticides that is showing up in sub-Saharan African. Insecticide resistance, according to the WHO report, is already rampant [...]
Report Puts Potomac River as “Most Endangered,” Highlights Why Clean Water Protections Critical
(Beyond Pesticides, May 16, 2012) With Congress considering drastic cuts to national clean water protections, and rivers nationwide facing threats from natural gas drilling, chemical pollution, and new dams, American Rivers yesterday released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers.® It names the Potomac River, known as ‘the nation’s river’ as it flows through [...]
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5 Things I Learned at Summer Camp
by guest blogger Maya Rodale. Summer camp was one of the best, most formative experiences of my life. For one glorious month, I lived in an idyllic camp deep in the woods of Maine with tons of kids my age, cute and funny counselors, fresh air, fun and games, and really good food. Looking back, here are the awesome life skills camp instilled in me.
The Future of Agriculture: Triple-Bottom-Line Beauty
by guest blogger Alberto Gonzalez. Finally, a business model that is not only centered on profits, but also on social and environmental impacts. It's a triple-bottom-line business model: profit-driven, people-focused, and environmentally responsible. And it's amazingly successful.
How to Pick Up The Pieces Of Your Life
Every so often, whether it’s after a long hard spate of work, finishing a big project, ending a relationship or recovering from a crisis (big or small) I find myself repeating the same rituals of recovery. Maybe they'll work for you, too?
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