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Big Ag is using more synthetic fertilizers, and the nitrogen is causing dead zones and algal blooms in our waterways

March 1, 2018 -

Posted by Jhoanna Robinson

(Natural News) With more nitrogen flooding our waterways, creating algal blooms and dead zones, scientists have warned that the use of synthetic fertilizers should be significantly reduced. In a seminar room at New York University in January, nitrogen experts from around the world painted a picture of how a nitrogen-soaked planet would appear. The group […]

in: Agriculture, Climate change, Conservation, Environment, Toxic chemicals

Incriminating documents reveal Monsanto knew they were poisoning the environment with their PCBs

February 7, 2018 -

Posted by Isabelle Z.

(Natural News) Documents that have come to light recently show that Monsanto continued to make and sell polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) for eight years after they knew that they were hazardous to the environment and human health. The firm was already exposed for this practice when internal documents were digitized and posted as part of the […]

in: Corporations, Deception, Environment, Environment, Monsanto, Oceans & marine life, Toxic chemicals

Mercury pollution in the Great Lakes: A look at how it impacts fish and what must be done to make them safe to eat

February 4, 2018 -

Posted by Isabelle Z.

(Natural News) With ongoing advisories about toxic fish and warnings to limit consumption, there is no doubt that mercury pollution is a serious problem in the Great Lakes. For many years, the levels of mercury in the fish there dropped as regulations on area factories tightened, but levels have started to rise to concerning heights […]

in: Animals, Environment, Environment, food safety, Heavy metals & toxic elements, Oceans & marine life, Science, Toxic Water