(Natural News) Scientists have created natural weedkillers using commonly grown plants. In their study, published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, a team from the University of Samarra in Iraq explored the potential of three plants — oleander (Nerium oleander), olives (Olea europaea) and castor (Ricinus communis) — as natural alternatives to commercial weedicides. A natural way to […]

(Natural News) Most of us can choose to buy organic produce to avoid the dangers of pesticides to some degree, but the same can’t be said of farm workers and children living in the vicinity of conventional farms. Study after study has alerted us to the havoc that exposure can wreak on health. Why are […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Samarra in Iraq looked at the potential of plant extracts as natural alternatives to herbicides. They published their work in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine In agriculture, weeds are a significant factor when it comes to determining production. Current practices for managing weeds often include synthetic weedicides, which negatively […]

(Natural News) The owner and manager of the Seattle Barrel and Cooperage Company in Seattle, Washington, are both being charged with criminal conspiracy along with 29 counts of violating the Clean Water Act for their complicity in using a hidden drain to dump highly corrosive chemicals directly into the sewer system. According to a 36-count […]

(Natural News) To tourists and curious onlookers, the sparkling blue glow surrounding Taiwan’s Matsu Islands may look like a scene straight out of a Disney movie. Experts argue, however, that there’s a much darker side to this beautiful sight. “It’s toxic,” Chanmin Hu, an oceanographer at the University of South Florida, said in an interview […]

(Natural News) Chemical giant Bayer’s decision to purchase Monsanto back in 2018 is quickly revealing itself to be the biggest corporate acquisition blunder in the history of, perhaps, ever, as the excrement of Monsanto’s less-than-savory business practices continues to float to the surface. This time, it’s being revealed that Monsanto engaged in a massive spying […]

(Natural News) The first agricultural revolution is considered one of the major turning points in human history because it introduced stable settlements and allowed the blossoming of culture in many areas of the globe. This event, commonly known as the Neolithic revolution, brought significant changes to the general human populace as they began a wide-scale […]

(Natural News) Organic farms not only produce healthy foods – they increase bird populations as well, a recent study finds. Researchers from the University of Helsinki in Finland found that organic animal farms are the most effective measures to reverse the decreasing bird numbers in Europe. The study, which was published in PLOS ONE, highlighted the importance of […]

(Natural News) The arrogance of human beings is simply astounding. Despite the clear evidence that tinkering with the natural balance of the environment is an epic failure – every time – scientists just keep coming up with new ways to interfere with what is essentially a perfectly balanced, self-sustaining system. From manipulating the weather to […]

(Natural News) People have a whole lot of reasons for becoming vegans. Animal lovers cite ethical concerns, environmentalists worry about the impacts of raising animals on the environment, and global warming alarmists are convinced that agriculture is a significant driver of climate change. And then there are those who commit to the austerity of veganism […]