(Natural News) Researchers have developed an environment-friendly process to convert wastewater from producing olive oils into biofuel and fertilizer, as published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. The study, led by researchers from the Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse and RITTMO Agroenvironment in France and the Water Research and Technologies Centre and the Higher Institute of Sciences and […]

(Natural News) Plastic pollution is posing a threat to fish populations and fishing industry in Central America as a fisherman discovered plastics and other discarded materials, such as bottle caps, bits of plastic, a mangle comb, and a cigarette lighter, in the stomach of a mahi-mahi or also known as dolphinfish. The fisherman, who was […]

(Natural News) You might want to skip the receipt the next time you buy something. According to a recent study, over “90 percent of receipts contain chemicals linked to infertility, autism and type-2 diabetes.” Dubbed the “gender-bending” chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) and the “healthier alternative” called Bisphenol S (BPS) are used on 93 percent of […]

(Natural News) With ongoing advisories about toxic fish and warnings to limit consumption, there is no doubt that mercury pollution is a serious problem in the Great Lakes. For many years, the levels of mercury in the fish there dropped as regulations on area factories tightened, but levels have started to rise to concerning heights […]

(Natural News) A Chinese study published in The Lancet Planetary Health looked at the effects of smog pollution on human health, and suggested a few ways to mitigate the risk associated with smog exposure. According to the study, China suffered from unprecedented heavy smog pollution in the winter of 2016 to 2017. Residents in Northern Chinese areas surrounding Beijing were […]

(Natural News) If you thought that buying organic fruits and vegetables was a waste of money, you might want to think again. Test results released by the FDA have shown the presence of a neurotoxic pesticide known as chlorpyrifos in samples taken from more than 300 different foods. This alarming data comes from a series […]

(Natural News) As bee populations continue to dwindle, some companies are stepping up to the plate by removing hazardous pesticides from their production rings or store shelves. Recently, an Australian grocery chain known as Woolworths has made waves by deciding to no longer sell a pesticide that has been linked to bee death. The pesticide […]

(Natural News) As ultra-high-speed 5G wireless begins to roll out, concerns about what the technology might do to our health are rising. Telecommunications companies are hyping up the technology’s amazing speeds and reliability, but what price will we pay for it? It’s been a concern since cell phones first came on the market back in […]

(Natural News) French President Emmanuel Macron wants France to be the leader in the march towards a “greener” Earth. In a recent World Economic Forum meeting that was held in Davos, he announced his plans to shut down all coal-fired power plants in France by the year 2021. This announcement was part of an energetic […]

(Natural News) A large-scale study published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health revealed that living in areas with greater access to green spaces may help reduce the risk of dying from any causes and improve overall survival. A team of researchers pooled data from the 2001 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort (2001 CanCHEC) as part of the […]