|
|
|||
|
There’s a new documentary about bananas. Well, more like conspiracy-deadly-fraudulent bananas. Here’s the quick summary: “In the film BANANAS!*, twelve Nicaraguan banana plantation workers are suing Dole for concealing the dangers of a pesticide that they claim made them sterile.” Check out the trailer for the film:
The chemical pesticide used [...] I’m supposed to be writing a paper… thankfully, it’s my last for the semester. But instead of being productive, I’m laughing hysterically (and all by myself) to vegetables and other foodstuffs explain the importance of organics while dressed as Star Wars characters. And yes, they definitely have lightsabers.
Twenty-five years ago today, a leak at the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, India released about 75,000 pounds of Methyl isocyanate (MIC) into the surrounding neighborhoods. The toxic leak killed more than 3,800 people instantly and an estimated 20,000 in the months and years since. Read more about the disaster here. And a more recent [...]
Babies have good reason to be colicky. And so do adults. Products that we use every day in our homes are full of toxic chemicals (learn more by watching the “10 Americans” video in an earlier WG post). The problem is that manufacturers of these products go through little [...] A study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed some dirty info about cleaning products used in U.S. schools: EWG’s tests showed that as a group, these 21 products release into the air no fewer than 457 distinct chemicals, some of which are no doubt the source of that nice clean smell. The trouble [...]
This is an amazing story. Be sure to watch the video in full– the last part is classic. You can also check out William Kamkwamba’s website (and order a book). What an inspiration; I’m going out right now to build my windmill (metaphorically speaking)…
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Big Tobacco created a new marketing strategy when research revealed cigarettes could cause cancer. What was this new strategy? Lie. And when you get caught, just keep lying. Yup, it’s a pretty simple strategy: Just pay scientists to create “supporting” research, hide damning documents, pay off politicians, lobby like crazy and ultimately confuse the public with [...]
“I don’t build gardens with fences.” -Will Allen Will Allen, former professional basketball player, brings the new triple-threat: Aquaponics, Compost and Vermicompost. Read this excellent article from the NYT about Allen’s life as an inner city agriculturalist.
Be sure to visit the Growing Power [...]
There are some really easy ways to help save our planet. Here are two: 1. Use recycled toilet paper. 2. Buy a reusable snot rag. The video below describes the importance of these simple changes. Thanks Fox News
Click here if you would like to send a friendly email to [...] Are you a veg on Mondays? If you haven’t joined the movement yet, watch the video below to learn how this simple change can make a huge impact:
The movement is a non-profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. They have a great website with lots [...]
Don’t throw away your old shoes! The ReUSE a SHOE program from Nike and the National Recycling Coalition will take your old, beat up athletic shoes and transform them into a playground or a basketball court! Nike also uses the old shoes for zippers, athletic mats, accessories, tennis courts, synthetic turf, tracks and other surfaces. Click [...]
I just read Russ Parsons article in the LA Times, “‘Organic’ label doesn’t guarantee quality or taste: Just because it’s organic doesn’t mean it’s the best. Let flavor dictate.” I’m sure you already know what I think about it… Parson writes, Certainly, there is a problem with chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers when they are [...]
Lately, we’ve been seeing a lot of E. coli and salmonella hanging out IN our foods. Those nasty bacterias are chilllin with things like trans fats, artificial colors, ground up bugs, MSG and other junk. Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there. It’s also vital that we know what’s ON our foods. Here’s a great site to help: The Pesticide Action [...] There are a bunch of great food films to look forward to this summer. I’ll be seeing Food Inc. this Friday (my movie review to come this weekend!) and I’ll be hosting a screening for my friends and family for another great film, Fresh. Check it out:
I love the quotes, “I’m a caretaker of creation.” and ”Food is at [...] Some gorgeous scenery from my trip:
The Himalayas create a breathtaking backdrop in Dharamsala, India. Unfortunately, the scenery is changing. I talked to one gentleman during my stay in Dharamsala who said that they received maybe a flake of snow last winter. This is significant considering three feet of snow is the average. Check out these pictures and [...] |
|||
|
Copyright © 2010 Wellness Gossip - All Rights Reserved |
|||
Popular Gossip