(Natural News) An environmental group in Australia claimed that the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic also caused a pandemic of plastic waste, foremost among them the surgical face masks. Sydney-based organization Clean Up Australia (CUA) put forward this claim in time for the launch of its citizen science project on March 6. The endeavor aims to […]

(Natural News) Maintaining proper hygiene is especially crucial when SHTF. If you don’t keep yourself and your surroundings clean during a survival scenario, you can end up catching disease-causing bacteria and other harmful pathogens. In order to stay clean and healthy during such dire situations, you need to have an efficient and reliable sanitation system in […]

(Natural News) In December 2019, a government-appointed panel proposed that the best way to dispose of the radioactive water stored in Japan’s disabled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is to release it into the Pacific Ocean. This is the first of two suggestions from the committee counseling Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) on […]

(Natural News) According to the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE), approximately 2.5 million pounds of radioactive fracking waste have been dumped in a landfill in the city of Arlington in northern Oregon. This city is located right next to the Columbia River, which serves as the state’s border with Washington. The company responsible, Chemical Waste Management, received the […]

(Natural News) Perhaps you have already experienced short blackouts and have prepared for them – but what about a power outage that lasts for weeks or even months? It’s important to understand what a long-term blackout entails in order to fully prepare for it. Here are 10 things to note about a long-term power outage. […]

(Natural News) The power grid is often taken for granted: People are too busy with their individual lives every day and barely have the time or energy to be concerned about anything else. However, it’s becoming more apparent that the U.S. power grid is aging, reaching its capacity, and even under attack. Should the power […]

(Natural News) When bugging out, many preppers turn to nature to forage for resources, but an important part of being a prepper is respecting the environment. Whether you’re just taking a quick camping trip for the weekend or planning to live off the grid for an extended amount of time, you should always try to leave your […]

(Natural News) Some preppers set their sights on living off-grid to be truly free from the hustle and bustle of city life. But before you go totally off-grid, consider the pros and cons of certain housing situations like living in cabins, on boats, or in recreational vehicles (RVs). (h/t to OffgridSurvival.com) Cabins When you talk […]

(Natural News) While fruits may be considered as nature’s candy, they contain far more than just sugar and empty calories. Indeed, eating fruits can give you many health benefits, most of which you’ll be able to see or feel immediately. But did you ever consider that the fruit peels that you tend to just throw […]

(Natural News) We’ve long considered landfills and open dumps as necessary eyesores. However, a Swedish researcher suggests that we could reconsider their contents as sources of potential energy and raw materials, according to an article on ScienceDaily. According to Yahya Jani, doctor of environmental science and chemical engineering, if people and industries think of waste as a source […]