Blog Consumer Reports recently conducted its most comprehensive review of pesticides in 59 US fruits and vegetables. Here the organization shares what it found April 18, 2024 | Source: The Guardian | by Catherine Roberts of Consumer Reports, with graphics by Aliya Uteuova When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous pesticides. Though using chemicals to control bugs, fungi and weeds helps farmers grow the food we need, it’s been clear since at ..read more

Blog April 23, 2024Source: The Conversationby Jacqueline Boyd Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. We’ve moulded some of them to have large protruding eyes, sloping backs and shortened legs through selective breeding. What is increasingly clear is that some of the extremes of physical shape, size and appearance seen in many dog breeds damage their health. Despite this, many of these breeds, such as French bulldogs, . In response, the Royal Veterinary College in the UK has issued guidance on ten extreme body shapes prospective dog owners should avoid. But dogs a ..read more

Blog April 23, 2024 | Source: Grain There is no way to deal with the climate crisis without addressing how we produce and consume food. The food system is a major driver of climate change, accounting for over a third of global greenhouse gas emissions,. But it is also a major casualty of it, with people’s ability to grow crops, raise livestock and access food increasingly disrupted by the effects of climate change. We need to urgently transform our food systems to adapt. But to do so, we have to be clear on what’s the problem and what’s the solution. In this new poster, GRAIN breaks down ..read more

Blog April 22, 2024 | Source: IFAD Despite being a major contributor to global emissions, farming might just hold the key to solving the climate crisis. When agriculture is regenerative, it becomes a win-win for people and planet, increasing food security while protecting the environment. We unpack this method of sustainable farming and explore how small-scale farmers can harness it to lead the way to a food-secure future. Hear from global regenerative agriculture leaders – and learn how IFAD is leveraging their techniques to combat climate change in rural communities ..read more

Blog April 22, 2024 | Source: The Vaccine Reaction | by Barbara Loe Fisher Even as U.S. health agencies and the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) are being heavily criticized for their botched response to the COVID-19 pandemic,1 2 3 WHO officials are ramping up pressure on all nations to sign a WHO pandemic treaty and amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations (IHR), which will give them more authority to track, quarantine, force vaccine use and censor free speech during WHO declared pandemics.4 5 The WHO’s Director General has been blam ..read more

Blog New research challenges traditional views on this common compound and its impact on gut health, suggesting that what you thought was healthy could be harming you. Discussion with Georgi Dinkov. April 21, 2024 | Source: Dr. Mercola’s Censored Library | by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Contrary to popular belief among followers, Ray Peat, Ph.D., did not advocate for high consumption of sugar. While sugar is acceptable in moderation, refined sugar, particularly in large amounts, can be problematic due to its impact on the microbiome. There’s also a debate over the best source o ..read more

Blog April 19, 2024 | Source: Earth Justice What just happened: The Biden administration unveiled new, final regulations that will help preserve 13 million acres of ecologically sensitive lands inside the 23-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, by increasing protections from oil and gas development. These regulations will completely prohibit any new oil-and-gas leasing for 10.6 million acres in the Reserve that have been designated as Special Areas.   Why it matters: Oil and gas development has transformed some swaths of the Western Arctic ..read more

  Organic Bytes Newsletter #847: OCA Takes Legal Action Against Foster Farms   SUBSCRIBE | DONATE THE MYTH OF NATURAL Organic Consumers Association Takes Legal Action Against Foster Farms By Alexis Baden-Mayer, Political Director at OCA: Organic Consumers Association and Richman Law & Policy filed a complaint against Foster Farms on April 10, 2024, in the District of Columbia Superior Court. The complaint alleges that Foster Farms, in violation of the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act, deceptively markets its chicken products with claims concerning a ..read more

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