Organic farms, although not necessarily always quite as health-friendly as advertised, harbor approximately 34% more diversity of species than conventional farming, according to a recent study by Oxford University. They are actually even more important than that: according to the U.N (report here, summary
Humans consider themselves the epitome of evolution: spanning the globe in its entirety and even threatening to spill over into space. Most people consider evolution to be like a linear progression: creatures constantly getting better and more adapted to their circumstances. Unfortunately, both of
When people buy food these days it is either already precooked, or is waiting in some form of packaging. Nearly all of this food has gone through some process of preservation to keep decomposition at bay, some of these methods have risen concern of
We all know that we, each of us, and every living thing we know, is made up of cells. We are informed of the risks of cancer and diabetes through maladapted diet and habits, and the risks to our fertility through many plastics. What
Recently, the health effects of certain plastics, specifically BPA (Bisphenol A), have come to light in the media. BPA is actually one of a group of chemicals known as “endocrine disruptors” or “xenohormones”, which mimic molecules normally used in cell signaling. This means that
Solar Cookers use the light of the sun to cook food by using reflectors to heat an enclosed area that is not unlike an oven. There are dozens of different, simple to build, designs that may be used even in the winter! Save on
Sustainable Intensification in Agriculture: Premises and Policies tries to do two things: first to lay out the logic on which it rests (why is it needed?)
UV Water Filtration systems are used with other filtration methods as a step that deactivates the DNA of microorganisms, making them unable to reproduce.
