Wind Turbine That Can Power Entire House for Lifetime: For the Cost of an iPhone
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after assuming office in Kerala a southern state of India, kicked up a storm by publicly supporting the Athirappilly hydro electric project which would create ecologic imbalance in the area and destroy the Athirappilly waterfall, the largest natural waterfalls in the state, if implemented. India is the world’s sixth largest energy […]
Your Tea Bags Contain Plastics, Chlorine-Bleach, and Artificial Flavors!
Which? Gardening magazine found that the vast majority of teabags contain plastic such as nylon, thermoplastic, PVC, or polypropylene. While these plastics have high melting points, the temperature at which the molecules in polymers begin to break down is always lower than the melting point, which could allow the bags to leach these compounds and […]
Mom Uses Breast Milk To Make Brownies For School Bake Sale, Incites Outrage
An anonymous mother used breast milk to make brownies for her kid’s school bake sale, and she doesn’t understand why people are disgusted by it. The mother supposedly didn’t have enough time to run to the store to buy milk so she just used “her own”. When other moms found out they were completely disgusted […]
Colorado Is Providing Food And Housing For The Homeless Using $3 Million From Cannabis Tax
Colorado and Cannabis Taxation Since legalization nearly four years ago, the state of Colorado has seen an increase each year in tax revenue gained from cannabis sales. The state made nearly $70 million in June 2016, the completion of the last financial year. Revenue gained through taxation was one of the key arguments for legalizing […]
Beat the Heat Efficiently: DIY Sustainable AC under $20
It is summertime and the weather is sweltering. What do you do to stay cool? Maybe try one of these DIY sustainable AC you can make for under $20! The 5 Gallon bucket What you need: 5 Gallon Bucket w/ Top Bucket Liner or bait bucket that can fit inside the 5 gallon bucket (serves […]
Toxic Chocolate: Heavy Metals Found in Chocolate, Including Organic Brands!
Beware of toxic chocolate! If you have a sweet tooth and indulge in chocolate often, like I do, the results from chocolate testing might be enough to scare you straight! Evidence shows chocolate contains toxic metals like lead and cadmium. As You Sow has conducted independent laboratory testing of 70 chocolate products for lead and […]
Learn the Mosquito Magnets: Blood Type, Pregnancy, Clothing, and How To Repel Them!
New research has proven mosquitoes prefer to bite some people more than others. In a feature by WebMD, Jerry Butler, PhD, professor emeritus at the University of Florida posited that “1 in 10 people are highly attractive to mosquitoes”. Mosquito Facts: Mosquitoes don’t suck blood for food. Only females bite people because they need proteins […]
Pick Up Trash For a Free Cannabis Stash? Find Out Where & How!
In the city of Gardiner, if you participate in cleaning up the streets you get free cannabis! So people are collecting trash all over town to cash in. “Bring us back the full trash bag, and we give them a gift of cannabis,” said Dennis Meehan, owner of Summit Medical Marijuana in Gardiner. He and […]
Typing for Trees with Ecosia: The Search Engine That Plants Trees
Ecosia is the search engine that plants trees with its ad revenue. Ecosia is a social business run by a small group of dedicated and passionate people. They work together to create tools we all use, that also empowers everyone to easily give back by planting trees. So far over 11 million tress have been […]
Sunscreen Recall Ignites Concerns: Banana Boat Users Catching Fire
If you thought sunscreen keeps you from burning, think again. There have been five reports of people catching fire after applying sunscreen in the last year. Four burn cases were reported in the U.S. and one in Canada. The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling some of its spray-on products in Canada and the […]
Growing Guide To Beat The Heat: Drought Resistant Plants
You are capable of growing and producing your own food, you just have to be knowledgeable on the conditions and care your plants need! Find out what grows well in your area and give your favorites love and a little less water some plants thrive in the heat! If you find yourself in a location […]
Keep Your Lips Sealed! Fluoride, Lead, & BPA Found in Your Garden Hose
It is not a good idea to take a sip from your garden hose especially on a blistering hot day. A new study shows drinking from your garden hose, which contains water leached with a cocktail of heavy metals, can lead to major health problems. Take a look at the chemicals found in garden hose […]