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Larger than first believed: Massive tsunami nearly destroys Pacific island nation of Tonga following volcanic eruption equal to 10 megatons of TNT

January 20, 2022 -

Posted by JD Heyes

(Natural News) A massive, deadly tsunami swept over the Pacific island nation of Tonga earlier this week that was created by a volcanic eruption that was 500 times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. Pictures of the devastation flooded social media in the aftermath of the tsunami showing […]

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Giant chunks of ash rain down in California

October 13, 2020 -

Posted by Virgilio Marin

(Natural News) Giant chunks of ash have rained down the Bay Area last month after the Glass fire in Napa and Sonoma County exploded. Lumps of ash bigger than a human hand filled the skies that turned orange from the blaze located northeast of the region. Some lumps looked fibrous while others resembled shredded bark. Among the ash were burnt leaves. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors […]

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California wildfire smoke may have contributed to over 1,000 deaths (so far)

September 26, 2020 -

Posted by Divina Ramirez

(Natural News) With historic wildfires blazing through the West Coast for more than a month now, thick smoke plumes and haze continue to choke much of California. But more than just painting the skies in eerie sepia tones, experts are almost certain that the smoke has killed far more people than the massive flames. In […]

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Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires blaze across California

August 20, 2020 -

Posted by Divina Ramirez

(Natural News) More than 360 fires tore across California on Wednesday, amid a record-breaking heatwave and unusual lightning storms that began early Sunday. Despite around 6,900 firefighters and emergency personnel responding to the fires, California asked for additional fire engines and hand crews from neighboring states, a spokesman from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Agency (CAL FIRE) told The Wall Street Journal. Strong gusts […]

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It’s in the air: Air pollution can increase the risk of atherosclerosis, study says

December 27, 2019 -

Posted by Grace Olson

(Natural News) Aside from the lungs, a recent study showed that air pollution affects heart health as well. Researchers from the University of Buffalo, University of Washington and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found that exposure to ground-level ozone may damage the arteries and increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The research and its findings are […]

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Study finds exposure to air pollution just before or after conception raises the risk of birth defects such as cleft palate or abnormal heart formation

February 14, 2019 -

Posted by Rita Winters

(Natural News) A study from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center discovered a link between a woman’s exposure to air pollution during early pregnancy and the increased likelihood of birth defects in her children. The study Periconception Exposure to Air Pollution and Risk of Congenital Malformations, which was published in The Journal of Pediatrics, states that the […]

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GREAT news: Cannabis found to reduce diabetic neuropathy pain

February 13, 2019 -

Posted by Ethan Huff

(Natural News) Even as diehard prohibitionists continue to spew utter nonsense about the “dangers” of cannabis sativa (marijuana), open-minded researchers are keeping busy uncovering the plant’s many safe and effective health benefits, including its ability to naturally quell the often extreme pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. A team of researchers from the University of California, […]

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As California legalizes pot, few smokers realize cannabis is often contaminated with pesticides, mold, heavy metals and chemical toxins

January 1, 2018 -

Posted by Mike Adams

(Natural News) As of yesterday, it’s now legal for adults in California to purchase recreational marijuana. This is being hailed as a breakthrough against marijuana prohibition, but the masses of would-be pot smokers in California seem to carry a popular delusion that rests on the false idea that marijuana is safe to smoke in unlimited […]

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Climatologists admit wildfire smoke is already COOLING the planet, just as volcanoes do

October 4, 2017 -