Black Farmers Take On Monsanto’s Cancer-Causing Weed Killer
The National Black Farmer Association brought a lawsuit on their own against Monsanto. They claim Monsanto didn't warn the public over known health risks associated with Roundup.
Methylmercury Levels Are on the Rise in Oceans Across the World
Mercury is a naturally occurring element. When it enters the ocean, it doesn’t pose a threat to marine life. Unfortunately, about two-thirds of the mercury in our oceans comes from man-made activity.
Would You Believe Jellyfish Are Natural Filters for Microplastics?
Rising temperatures and changes in ocean acidification are creating an unregulated breeding ground for venomous jellies pushing them closer to populated coastal cities.
Will the single-use tax cure the looming trash crisis?
Contrary to popular belief, not all plastics can be recycled. Household recycling provides a false sense of security. Plastic consumption is growing while the recycling industry is shrinking.
How did tear gas become a major pollutant in the Portland river?
After two months of continual CS gas use, the U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and state Representative Karin Power requested an investigation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality into the public health and environmental risks of tear gas and its effects on people, wildlife, air and water quality.