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Last Call: Endangered Species Protection Act May Go Extinct

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

Endangered species may lose their federal protection if some Republican senators from western states succeed in taking the teeth out of the Endangered Species Act passed in 1973.

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Species Die-Off: Animals that Are No More

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

Species of rhinoceros, tortoise, treefrog and leopard are among those verified as having disappeared forever as of 2016.

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Astonishing Agriculture: Food Grows Without Soil or Groundwater

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

A greenhouse in the South Australia desert uses coconut husks, solar power and desalinated seawater to grow 17,000 tons of non-GMO food every year.

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Healthy Holdover: Kitchen Garden Stays at White House

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

Michelle Obama’s White House kitchen garden that promotes healthy eating will continue for 17 years.

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Robot Janitors: Floating Trash-Eaters Clean Up Baltimore Harbor

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

Solar- and hydro-powered trash robots are sucking up plastic, Styrofoam and other debris from Baltimore’s harbor, and the waste is used to generate electricity.

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Rigged Research: GMO Studies Compromised by Conflicts of Interest

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

French researchers have concluded that 40 percent of 579 GMO (genetically modified food) studies are tainted by conflicts of interest, such as a study author being employed by a company that profits from genetically engineered crops.

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Floral Throughways: Garden Clubs Help Beautify Roads

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

If you’re awed by the mass of blooms decorating highway meridians and embankments, you often have local garden clubs to thank, along with partnering state highway departments.

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Beverage Battle: Water Overtakes Sweet Sodas

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM

Bottled water has now surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in the U.S.

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Safe and Smart: Clarity for Expiration Dates on Food

May 31, 2017 09:04AM

Two food-industry trade groups have settled on just two phrases to communicate food safety: ‘Use By’ to indicate perishability and ‘Best if Used By” to indicate peak flavor.

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Autonomous Autos: Driverless Cars Promise Safety and Savings

May 31, 2017 09:04AM

Within seven years, driverless cars will be hitting the market, and studies project they will eventually slash driving-related deaths by two-thirds and lower fuel use by 20 percent.

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Mock Meats: Vegetarian Protein Options on the Rise

May 31, 2017 09:04AM

Companies worldwide are racing to produce juicy plant-based protein alternatives that have the taste and feel of meat.

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Pesticide Peril: Common Agrichemicals Endanger Hundreds of Species

May 31, 2017 09:04AM

An astonishing 97 percent of the 1,800-plus animals and plants protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act are likely to be harmed by the widespread use of malathion and chlopyrifos on farm crops, yet the new Environmental Protection Agency administration just declined to ban chlopyrifos.

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Prohibiting Plastic: Banning Bags Is Making a Difference

May 31, 2017 09:04AM

From Tasmania to San Francisco to Morocco, governments are moving against pollution and trash by banning plastic shopping bags, water bottles and even microbeads.

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Hair-Raising Talk: Beauticians Empowered to Fight Domestic Abuse

May 31, 2017 09:04AM

Cosmetologists in Illinois are now trained to recognize signs of domestic abuse in clients so they can pass on helpful information such as safe houses and hotlines.

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Big Squeeze: Robot Parks Vehicles in China Lot

May 31, 2017 09:04AM

A laser-guided vehicle in use in China slides under a vehicle, lifts it up and squeezes it into the tightest of parking spaces in about two minutes.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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