I acquired a taste for brussels sprouts fairly late in life as they were not common fare at our family dinner table. A leafy green vegetable that looks like a miniature green cabbage, brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that can draw a mixed response. But if you like...
Critical food shortages are currently creating an unwanted situation in one of South America's largest nations, a level of malnutrition not commonly seen other than in the most poverty stricken countries in Africa. Caused by the current economic crisis in the country, extremely grave types of malnutrition in children are making headlines globally.
I first heard about genetically modified food in 1996. I was part of a very dynamic group of young people who wanted to bring the light of science into politics and promote positive social and political change. My first exposure to the topic took place at a Xerox machine where a lawyer...
In June, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a 500-page report highlighting the environmental impacts of atrazine, which is a widely used weed killer and water pollutant with potential negative health and environmental effects. The EPA is required to review and evaluate the approval of pesticides used in the United States every...
Historic Signing Of the Paris Climate AgreementApril 22 marks the 46th anniversary of Earth Day—the day set aside to celebrate the Earth and learn more about the environment. Founded in 1970 and now celebrated worldwide in more than 193 countries, today's historic celebration will be highlighted by the signing of...
With widespread consumer concerns regarding mandatory GMO labeling and legislation to support the endeavor, consumers and natural products manufacturers may be ignoring or overlooking the importance of choosing certified organic to avoid exposure to harmful pesticides. Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) creates a Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in...
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will hold its next meeting April 25-27, 2016 in Washington, D.C. In addition to receiving public comment at the face-to-face meeting in the nations's capital, the NOSB will listen to oral public comments during a premeeting webinar. The webinar, which is part of the...
Is All Natural Enough? The natural products industry was founded with the laudable goal of providing consumers with all-natural products to support and promote a healthy lifestyle. In reviewing the history of the natural and organics industry, it is puzzling why and how natural products began to deviate from the...
World Happiness ReportTo celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20, 2016, political leaders of the kingdom of Bhutan emphasized Happiness and Well-Being as a new economic paradigm and urged the countries of the world to unite the three pillars of sustainable development that define Gross Global Happiness. These...
Schools in California’s Sausalito Marin City District are the first in the nation to serve their students 100 percent organic meals, sustainably sourced and free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Turning Green founder Judi Shils commented that students everywhere are vulnerable to pesticide residues and unsafe environmental toxins. She emphasized...
