Author Archives: Bob ll

A common class of insecticides can persist in water for a long time, potentially disrupting the food chain for wildlife. Source: Insecticides Persist in Water, Rattling Food Chain Neonicotinoids were designed as systemic insecticides that move through a whole plant, … Continue reading →

I believe that we need to reconsider the blue color as an indication of purity in swimming pools. There is a true blue and a fake blue. And chlorinated water in a pool with a blue tint to the underlying … Continue reading →

This is the time of year when tens of thousands of migrating shorebirds flock to the Sacramento Valley. But places for the birds to make their pit stop along the Pacific Flyway is shrinking. Source: Migratory Bird Habitat Shrinking In … Continue reading →

Newly unsealed court documents detail “outrageous” communications between Monsanto employees and an EPA regulator over the safety of a controversial chemical found in the seed company’s top weed killer, advocates say. Source: Documents Reveal Monsanto and Regulator’s ‘Outrageous’ Relationship Why … Continue reading →

West African nation blamed the GM variety for a decline in cotton quality. Source: Burkina Faso says cotton production increases after it discontinues Monsanto variety Spread the Good News Below: Permaculture!    

A report prepared for the European Parliament, co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Philippe Grandjean, adjunct professor of environmental health, outlines the health benefits of eating organic food and practicing organic agriculture. researchers found that women’s exposure to pesticides during pregnancy, … Continue reading →

Anti-Dakota Access Pipeline activists face a 2 p.m. deadline to leave a flood-prone area near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. Source: Standing Rock activists dig in ahead of deadline to clear protest camp Sigh Spread the Good News Below: Permaculture!    

Source: Free Permaculture Movies in February Presented by Dianne and Miranda Kennedy Spread the Good News Below: Permaculture!    

Leading UK sustainability researcher embroiled in a scandal over alleged manipulation of European bee health advisory group takes NGO advocacy money to support “independent” research–for which he has already announced his conclusions. Source: Scientist for hire? Does anti-neonic activist David … Continue reading →

“Your honour – he’s a professional protester!” the Assistant District Attorney called out in horror. the Assistant District Attorney above was trying a case that Monsanto had brought and was pushing against two protesters in Iowa. The DA above had … Continue reading →