Health

US Farmers May Face Crackdown on Pesticide Use

Originally Published by Truthout

The nation’s farmers could face severe restrictions on the use of pesticides as environmentalists want the courts to force federal regulators to protect endangered species from the ill effects of agricultural chemicals.

Posted on July 30th, 2010
Agriculture, Health

An alchemist’s dream: Lead-free electronics

Originally Published by ScienceDaily: Earth & Climate News

Posted on July 27th, 2010
Health, Technology

Legal highs under the microscope

Originally Published by BBC News

Posted on July 21st, 2010
Health, Would You Believe?

Genetic testing mix-up reignites debate over degree of federal regulation needed

Originally Published by Wash Post Science

Posted on July 20th, 2010
Health

Climate Change Means More Heatwaves, Premature Deaths, Scientists Warn

Originally Published by ENS

Posted on July 16th, 2010
Climate, Health

India’s Poor Risk ‘Slow Death’ Recycling E-Waste

Originally Published by ENN

Posted on July 9th, 2010
Health, Technology

Drugmakers Wash Painkillers Down The Drain

Originally Published by Chemical & Engineering News

Posted on June 17th, 2010
Health, Water

Nutritious Potato a Global Source of Sustainable Food and Income

Though the potato was introduced to East Africa as far back as the 1880s, it is only over the last thirty years that it has become a staple as both a food crop, second only to maize, and as a source of income, with more than 2.5 million people employed in potato farming activities. According to CIP, Kenya’s potato fields have remained stagnant over the past decade due to factors such as price hikes, climate change, and policy deficiencies as well as farmers’ use of poor quality seed and improper post-harvest practices. But now may be the perfect time to turn to the potato.