(Natural News) Plant biodiversity serves as a natural method for controlling pests and can potentially reduce the need for environmentally harmful pesticides, according to a recent study. Researchers from the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) revealed in their report that plant communities with diverse species support insect predator populations while depriving the pests themselves of their preferred food […]

(Natural News) With the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdowns being used to crush the economy, hunger has driven tens of thousands of New Yorkers to line up outside food banks and soup kitchens. In a recent report, the New York Times said that the number of people facing hunger in New York City (NYC) could be upwards of 1.5 […]

(Natural News) Homesteading requires diverse skills to truly become self-sufficient. You need to produce your own food, create and mend your clothing, till the land yourself and protect yourself from invading animals or thieves. For those looking to get into homesteading, here are some of the essential homesteading skills that you will need to learn. (h/t […]

(Natural News) An SHTF scenario is replete with hazards and challenges that will really push people to the edge. Resources will be running low and institutions that once held society together will no longer be around. Survivors will likely resort to thieving and other devious means to ensure their survival. Making matters worse is the […]

(Natural News) Despite its taboo status in nearly every culture, cannibalism is very much alive today. In fact, the evidence for cannibalistic practices has been found in almost every corner of the globe, from South America to the Pacific islands. Some of the most common motivations for eating human flesh among cultures include starvation, tribal conflicts and […]

(Natural News) When the topic of helping the environment comes up, we often hear the same advice over and over: Don’t litter. Don’t drive to places that are within walking distance. Use natural products. Eat organic food. But one thing we don’t often hear mentioned is the impact that following a healthier diet can have. […]

(Natural News) The Survival Nutrition free audio book has been launched and is downloadable at SurvivalNutrition.com. This free audio book, authored by Mike Adams (that’s me), teaches you how to strategically use food, nutrients, herbs and chemical compounds to stay alive, fight infections and greatly enhance your nutritional intake during times of collapse or civil […]

(Natural News) Food preservation will come in handy when SHTF. With resources running out, food that lasts a long time will help you better plan your meals and save what you’ve foraged or stockpiled for later consumption. But first, you’ll need certain tools and ingredients to preserve food. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Dehydrator As its name suggests, a […]

(Natural News) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things: from people buy groceries to even how countries secure their food supplies. In particular, with an uncertain fourth quarter ahead, many countries have increased their purchases of staple crops — driving demand and price in the process. World food prices have been on the rise for the […]

(Natural News) Two pesticides widely used by farmers in the U.S. are harmful for bees and other useful insects, according to a pair of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin. Their findings revealed that the pesticides sulfoxaflor and flupyradifurone have harmful effects similar to those of neonicotinoids, a class of pesticides notorious for causing bee deaths. Moreover, […]