(Natural News) Toxic chemicals — such as fungicides and antidepressants — entering waterways and aquatic ecosystems may cause adverse behavioral changes in aquatic animals even at relatively low levels, a study published in the Environmental Pollution journal has revealed. According to experts, fungicides used on staple crops such as rice, oats, wheat, and potatoes are found in great concentrations in […]

(Natural News) The problem of plastic waste pollution shows no signs of letting up. Around eight million tons of plastic waste are making their way into our oceans every year, and the problem is only expected to get worse as plastic production will need to grow by three or four times by 2050 to meet […]

(Natural News) One of the best ways to save the planet Earth is by reusing. In fact, it is better than choosing disposable but recyclable versions because some recyclable items are not actually being recycled and are being sent to landfills instead. To reduce the number of recyclable items, here are seven reusable items that […]

(Natural News) We have made great strides in reducing the amount of air pollution during summer. However, a new study warned that the winter season continued to display unhealthy levels of particle-laden haze, an article in News Wise reported. Led by researchers from the University of Washington (UW), the study reported that power plants and […]

(Natural News) Science has provided yet more clues as to why autism rates in children continue to skyrocket throughout the Western world. A groundbreaking new study recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that pesticide exposure in pregnant women is directly correlated to increased autism risk in children, pointing to industrial agriculture as […]

(Natural News) A smartphone does not just cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. An article on Eco Watch reported that the hidden costs of manufacturing billions of these cellphones include the destruction of the environment and the depletion of natural resources. All kinds of metals go into each smartphone. Without these materials, the phone will not […]

(Natural News) If you are getting rid of your old contact lenses, put them in the trash instead of flushing them out of sight. Discarded lenses in wastewater might be raising the amount of toxic microplastics that contaminate waterways and aquatic life, an article in Science Daily stated. Nothing lasts forever. This is especially true […]

(Natural News) Modern agricultural practices have left long-lasting environmental damage, but the latest trend in scientific research – which looks for natural ways of reversing this damage – is hopeful. Research from JECRC University in India is no exception, as they found a process which restores soil that has been polluted with lead. The study, published […]

(Natural News) Experts estimate that at least 70 percent of all plastic is not recovered or recycled, and that more than eight million tons of it end up in our oceans each year. With over 150 million tons of plastic in the oceans right now, unless drastic steps are taken there will be more plastic […]

(Natural News) The cannabis plant has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years; it’s history with domestication dates back to 8,000 BC. But in recent times, this once-treasured plant has become subject to scorn — largely thanks to draconian and authoritative government policies. There are many misconceptions about the cannabis plant: The plant’s medicinal […]