anti-factory.
By Jill Stein and Ted Schettler
The Huffington Post
March 27, 2009
Factory farming has been know to link diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson diseases. The chemicals that surround the factory farming industry seem to have a great impact on the people around the farming. Also, people who eat foods that have been factory farmed have been known to be linked to several different factory related problems.
I really don't get it. Why are we using factory farming if they are causing health problems that have no cure. It's beyond me. I know that it's only linked with the diseases but linked is enough to convince me that there must be something done to prevent the linkage and the disease. If Factory farming and fertilizers are both linked to these diseases I think it would be best to find a different way to provide food the the country, something a little less life threatening would be good.
Until next time...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Farming what???
Bootleggers?!
By Kevin Carson
Center for a Stateless Society
March 27, 2009
The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 is causing a stir in online communities. The bill would outlaw organic farming, criminalize seed banks, and so to community-supported agriculture what the CPSIA does to small apparel and toy manufacturers. It would impose costly inspection and certification of the regimes on even the smallest producers.
By Kevin Carson
Center for a Stateless Society
March 27, 2009
The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 is causing a stir in online communities. The bill would outlaw organic farming, criminalize seed banks, and so to community-supported agriculture what the CPSIA does to small apparel and toy manufacturers. It would impose costly inspection and certification of the regimes on even the smallest producers.
So this newly proposed Act is supposed outlaw anything that sounds organic and good for the environment. It doesn't really make sense to me. We are trying to be friendly to the earth by, yet we outlaw a way of growing food that could potentially help us achieve that goal. This doesn't seem right. It would also cost a whole lot more to make this law a reality than it's worth.
Until next time...
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Coal Debris
Rule!
By Robert Pear and Felicity Barringer
The New York Times
December 2, 2009
The White House approved a rule that will make it easier for coal companies to dump rock and dirt from the mountaintop mining operations into nearby streams and valleys. According to this rule all coal mines must comply with the with water quality standards and
These standards are okay, but the rule seems to hinder more than help the environment. If a coal company can dump rocks into streams it's not really doing anything. That's worse really. A rule saying it's okay to pollute, but only under certain circumstances... This is a really bad way of saying, don't worry about the pollution it's not going to hurt the environment if its controlled. That's a really bad way to think. It's not good, something should be done about it.
Until next time...
By Robert Pear and Felicity Barringer
The New York Times
December 2, 2009
The White House approved a rule that will make it easier for coal companies to dump rock and dirt from the mountaintop mining operations into nearby streams and valleys. According to this rule all coal mines must comply with the with water quality standards and
These standards are okay, but the rule seems to hinder more than help the environment. If a coal company can dump rocks into streams it's not really doing anything. That's worse really. A rule saying it's okay to pollute, but only under certain circumstances... This is a really bad way of saying, don't worry about the pollution it's not going to hurt the environment if its controlled. That's a really bad way to think. It's not good, something should be done about it.
Until next time...
Faster. Cleaner. Better.
mining
By Matthew L. Wald
The New York Times
March 16, 2009
In Indiana there are plans to to build the first environmentally friendly coal fired power plant. Duke Energy has started studying different methods for capturing carbon dioxide. A stimulus bill has been passed that gives 3.4 billion dollars for the collection of carbon.
Okay so, they are researching a clean way to capture and store carbon, presumably from coal mines. I'm not entirely sure how they plan to do it, but they are pouring a lot of money into it so maybe they'll find a good way. When they do please let everyone else know because then there might be a chance to save this world... :) I like the idea of a cleaner power plant, not that we need another power plant in the country. Anyway, this could lead to a cleaner, better environment. And that's something I like.
Until next time...
By Matthew L. Wald
The New York Times
March 16, 2009
In Indiana there are plans to to build the first environmentally friendly coal fired power plant. Duke Energy has started studying different methods for capturing carbon dioxide. A stimulus bill has been passed that gives 3.4 billion dollars for the collection of carbon.
Okay so, they are researching a clean way to capture and store carbon, presumably from coal mines. I'm not entirely sure how they plan to do it, but they are pouring a lot of money into it so maybe they'll find a good way. When they do please let everyone else know because then there might be a chance to save this world... :) I like the idea of a cleaner power plant, not that we need another power plant in the country. Anyway, this could lead to a cleaner, better environment. And that's something I like.
Until next time...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Solid Stuff`
programs are good
Newspaper Articles
August 28, 2008
Last year Pakistan eagerly anticipated solid waste program was put on hold. The Chinese government has something to do with this delay but no one knows for sure why. The program which was supposed to take place over the next twenty years may be revisited later on, as for right now only time can tell what will happen.
So this is stinky, I mean Pakistan was going to be environmentally friendly and then something bad happened and it's not going to work now. I don't know what to think; I mean, it shouldn't really matter what happens as long as the environment is being protected. The program should be up and running soon, I would delay the project for the least amount of time possible, but only if its necessary.
Until next time...
Newspaper Articles
August 28, 2008
Last year Pakistan eagerly anticipated solid waste program was put on hold. The Chinese government has something to do with this delay but no one knows for sure why. The program which was supposed to take place over the next twenty years may be revisited later on, as for right now only time can tell what will happen.
So this is stinky, I mean Pakistan was going to be environmentally friendly and then something bad happened and it's not going to work now. I don't know what to think; I mean, it shouldn't really matter what happens as long as the environment is being protected. The program should be up and running soon, I would delay the project for the least amount of time possible, but only if its necessary.
Until next time...
Why Are You Slowing Down?
Slackers
By Dan Levin
The New York Times
March 11, 2009
China's economy is just as rocky as American economy or on the way to becoming so. Because of this unfortunate circumstance China has begun to worry less about recycling than they should be. It doesn't help that China is the world's largest garbage importer, recycling plants are beginning to look like garbage dumps piles everywhere and of everything. This isn't good.
China being a very old country has certain traditions that explain why they like recycling, the thriftiness of using something over again and again until it is used completely and as much as possible. I can't believe how much is being imported to China's recycling program that isn't even being recycled, it's just sitting there minding its own business... this is not good. It's the same thing as a garbage dump only difference is, its all paper, plastic and glass. Recyclable.... what to do with this world...what to do?
Until next time...
By Dan Levin
The New York Times
March 11, 2009
China's economy is just as rocky as American economy or on the way to becoming so. Because of this unfortunate circumstance China has begun to worry less about recycling than they should be. It doesn't help that China is the world's largest garbage importer, recycling plants are beginning to look like garbage dumps piles everywhere and of everything. This isn't good.
China being a very old country has certain traditions that explain why they like recycling, the thriftiness of using something over again and again until it is used completely and as much as possible. I can't believe how much is being imported to China's recycling program that isn't even being recycled, it's just sitting there minding its own business... this is not good. It's the same thing as a garbage dump only difference is, its all paper, plastic and glass. Recyclable.... what to do with this world...what to do?
Until next time...
Sunday, March 8, 2009
The Unwelcome Mat
No more niceness
By Jay Romamo
The New York Times
October 22, 2008
Hundreds of little critters have been looking for ways to get into your house, to stay. If they're lucky they'll find a way to get in. Unfortunately for us, that means unwanted guests that plan to stay as long as they can. PestAway Exterminating has offered some tips to keep the pests out of your home and in the environment like it's supposed to be.
Keeping every nook and cranny sealed up will be a good start because any opening is an invitation to these pests. The pest favorite for small spaces are mice and rats...! I need to keep these buggers out of my home thank you very much. Just thinking about it makes me squeamish. ahhh. *shivers* yuck... I can't talk about this anymore
Until next time...
By Jay Romamo
The New York Times
October 22, 2008
Hundreds of little critters have been looking for ways to get into your house, to stay. If they're lucky they'll find a way to get in. Unfortunately for us, that means unwanted guests that plan to stay as long as they can. PestAway Exterminating has offered some tips to keep the pests out of your home and in the environment like it's supposed to be.
Keeping every nook and cranny sealed up will be a good start because any opening is an invitation to these pests. The pest favorite for small spaces are mice and rats...! I need to keep these buggers out of my home thank you very much. Just thinking about it makes me squeamish. ahhh. *shivers* yuck... I can't talk about this anymore
Until next time...
Pesticides and Parkinson's related!!!?
A boost of disease
By David Gutierrez
Natural News
November 28, 2008
A new study reveals a strong connection to pesticides and Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a degenerative neurological disease caused by brain cell damage having to do with regulation of muscles. Apparently, people who use pesticides are twice as likely to get Parkinson's Disease than people who do not use pesticides.
This statistic is kind of earth shattering to me. How can something as simple as pesticides cause such harm to the people using it. One would think that the stuff we are using to protect our crops would protect us as well, or at the very least not cause us a great deal of harm. yikes! I don't ever want to consider the effects of pesticides especially if they have to do with Parkinson's. Alternatives are pretty simple to use (i guess) and healthier (i assume) because they're alternatives. correct? please let's do something about this.
Until next time...
By David Gutierrez
Natural News
November 28, 2008
A new study reveals a strong connection to pesticides and Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a degenerative neurological disease caused by brain cell damage having to do with regulation of muscles. Apparently, people who use pesticides are twice as likely to get Parkinson's Disease than people who do not use pesticides.
This statistic is kind of earth shattering to me. How can something as simple as pesticides cause such harm to the people using it. One would think that the stuff we are using to protect our crops would protect us as well, or at the very least not cause us a great deal of harm. yikes! I don't ever want to consider the effects of pesticides especially if they have to do with Parkinson's. Alternatives are pretty simple to use (i guess) and healthier (i assume) because they're alternatives. correct? please let's do something about this.
Until next time...
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Christmas, Again...
Are the Trees safe?
By Anne Raver
The New York Times
December 3, 2008
Okay so this article is a bit old but it's fascinating. Have you ever thought about the trees you've bringing into your household? How many pesticides do they have on them, and is it dangerous. Will these trees have a negative effect on you and your kids, leaving residue on you and in your lungs?
I never thought about it until I read this article. Who would have thought that the beloved Christmas tree would be anything but fun and pretty? Apparently, there are several places that sell tree full of pesticides. There are many local tree farms that have chosen not to spray their trees and wreaths. That's good! Unfortunately, there are many places that actually do spray their tree. YIKES! I don't want pesticides in my house, I know that for sure. My advice, next year when your looking for a Christmas tree go local where you know they don't spray pesticides. You know that's exactly what I'm going to do.
Until next time...
By Anne Raver
The New York Times
December 3, 2008
Okay so this article is a bit old but it's fascinating. Have you ever thought about the trees you've bringing into your household? How many pesticides do they have on them, and is it dangerous. Will these trees have a negative effect on you and your kids, leaving residue on you and in your lungs?
I never thought about it until I read this article. Who would have thought that the beloved Christmas tree would be anything but fun and pretty? Apparently, there are several places that sell tree full of pesticides. There are many local tree farms that have chosen not to spray their trees and wreaths. That's good! Unfortunately, there are many places that actually do spray their tree. YIKES! I don't want pesticides in my house, I know that for sure. My advice, next year when your looking for a Christmas tree go local where you know they don't spray pesticides. You know that's exactly what I'm going to do.
Until next time...
50-Year Bill
pests more than just your younger brother
by Wes Jackson & Wendell Berry
The New York Times
January 4, 2009
Since the beginning of time, it seems like farmers have been using pesticides to grow their crops and to keep bugs from devouring them. Most farmers don't think twice about using pesticides but they harm more than just bugs; runoff gets into rivers and soil pesticides get everywhere. However, the farming industry is going downhill; the soil is being abused and eroding. This land will not bare crops. So where will we get our food?
If this keeps continuing our soil will run out. Granted that is a really long way down the road, but it's still plausible. Just think there's enough money for food, but no where to grow it. That would be awful and an unsolvable problem. Pesticides are contributing to the loss of soil, if only there was a way to substitute the pesticides for something else? I'm sure there someone out there know of a good substitute... all we have to is find that one person. Let's look.
Until next time...
by Wes Jackson & Wendell Berry
The New York Times
January 4, 2009
Since the beginning of time, it seems like farmers have been using pesticides to grow their crops and to keep bugs from devouring them. Most farmers don't think twice about using pesticides but they harm more than just bugs; runoff gets into rivers and soil pesticides get everywhere. However, the farming industry is going downhill; the soil is being abused and eroding. This land will not bare crops. So where will we get our food?
If this keeps continuing our soil will run out. Granted that is a really long way down the road, but it's still plausible. Just think there's enough money for food, but no where to grow it. That would be awful and an unsolvable problem. Pesticides are contributing to the loss of soil, if only there was a way to substitute the pesticides for something else? I'm sure there someone out there know of a good substitute... all we have to is find that one person. Let's look.
Until next time...
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