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Water advocate Sharon Kleyne warns that most people take water for granted and announces ways to appreciate water. Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 People in the United States have been taking water for granted, and it is leading to water shortages. In much of the world, water shortages are normal and baths are a luxury, according to water advocate, Sharon Kleyne. She warns against taking water for granted and provides ways to appreciate and conserve the water that is available so...
Study points to risk in nation's capital, New York City, America's breadbasket and 46 states CHICAGO, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report from the Columbia University Water Center, in conjunction with Veolia Water and Growing Blue, reveals that businesses and cities in some of America's most iconic regions are now under even greater risk of water scarcity. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/DC14642-INFO) "All cities and all businesses require...
Mounting Concerns About The Health Effects of Genetically Modified Ingredients And The Herbicides Used In Production Incite Consumer Action On Top-Selling Formula Companies to Remove GMOs WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Similac, Enfamil, and Gerber Good Start - who combined account for more than 90% of all infant formula sales in the U.S. - are exposing American and Canadian babies to potentially grave health risks by using genetically modified ingredients,...
Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The Roman Republic and the subsequent Roman Empire helped spread language, culture and learning across Europe, northern Africa and into parts of the Middle East. At the same time, it did so through conquest and subjugation, subsequently enslaving millions. It is thus remembered for its triumphs and its barbarity. Its effects are still felt today, but now researchers have determined it may have even helped contribute to contamination...
The European Union cannot meet its goals in agricultural policy without embracing genetically engineered crops (GMOs). That's the conclusion of scientists who write in Trends in Plant Science, a Cell Press publication, based on case studies showing that the EU is undermining its own competitiveness in the agricultural sector to its own detriment and that of its humanitarian activities in the developing world. "Failing such a change, ultimately the EU will become almost entirely dependent...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online According the American Lung Association’s newly released State of the Air 2013 report, many people across the US are breathing higher quality air than in previous years. However, the number of people living in counties with an unhealthy level of air pollution has increased, the report said. "The long-term trend is positive and headed to much cleaner air," report author Janice Nolen, assistant vice president of national policy and...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Officials and scientists across the United States are debating the role of genetic engineering in agriculture. While some see genetically modified foods as a sign of technological progress and a way to maximize profits, others see it as a potential hazard with unknown effects for the public health. In Oregon, state legislators recently heard testimony on several bills that would affect genetic engineering in the agricultural industry....
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online While there are many advantages to the ability to modify genes, there are also a number of genetic engineering disadvantages. However, unlike the pros – such as super-sized strawberries, drought-proof corn or fungus-resistant soybeans – the cons of genetically engineered foods are sometimes a little harder to spot. For starters, according to Washington Post columnist Dr. Peter Lind, genetically modified organisms (GMO) have proven...
Farmers aim to set the record straight on misinformation that might be adding to grocery bills. ST. LOUIS, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new survey, American moms may be building their grocery lists based on misinformation about how their food was grown and raised. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130411/CG93113LOGO) The Gate-to-Plate survey of more than 1,000 moms was commissioned by CommonGround, a grassroots coalition of farm women who want to foster...
Sharon Kleyne Presents Information About How Dry Season Brings Water Wars, Famine and Disease. Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) April 09, 2013 Water Advocate, Sharon Kleyne, presents information about how Summer is feared in many third world countries due to famine, dehydration, and disease. In many third world countries, summer brings a very real fear of water shortages, dehydration, water wars, famine and outbreaks of water related diseases, said fresh water advocate Sharon Kleyne in a recent...
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Desertification is a form of land degradation in which a comparatively dry land area becomes more and more arid, normally losing its bodies of water along with its wildlife and vegetation. This is a result of a variety of factors, such as climate change and human activities. Desertification is an important global, ecological, and environmental issue. There is substantial controversy over the proper definition of the term “desertification”. The most broadly accepted of these is that of...
Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by one or more combination of human-induced processes acting on the land. It is also the gradual destruction or reduction of the quality and quantity of human activities, animal activities or natural means. It is viewed as any change or disturbance to the land perceived to be deleterious or unwanted. Natural hazards are not included in the causes; however, human activities can indirectly affect...
Today's soil contamination is a direct result of man-made chemicals or other changes in nature's soil environment. This contamination most commonly occurs from underground storage tanks bursting, use of pesticides, discarding oil and fuel illegally, leakage of dirty surface water, draining of wastes from landfalls and knowingly dumping industrial wastes into the soil. The most widespread chemicals found are petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, common pesticides, lead and additional heavy metals....
Deforestation is the act or process of removing trees from forested lands by cutting or burning. There are many reasons for deforestation. Logs are sold as a commodity and cleared lands can be used for pastures and human settlements. The damage caused by deforestation, however, can be great. If land is not somewhat reforested it can cause damage to habitats for wildlife and other plant life, affect the aridity of the region, and possibly encourage degradation into wasteland. Due to negligent...
