Another reason to consider organics: A study of 529 teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. University of California San Diego School of… read more →
As many of you know, Upstate Natural Awakenings presents documentary films from time to time on subjects we think will be of interest to our readers. I watched a film… read more →
by Belue Farms Natural Market When assessing food safety, few issues prove as controversial as genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs were developed to resist pests, disease and herbicides and increase… read more →
Secret Ingredients, a film produced by Amy Hart and Jeffrey Smith, will be screened at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg on Thursday, July 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. In… read more →
Drugs Found in Rural Rivers Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Suffolk have found a diverse array of cocaine, pharmaceuticals and pesticides in UK river wildlife, as… read more →
Produce to Avoid The 2019 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce highlights increased pesticide use on up to 70 percent of conventionally grown U.S. produce.
Miners Becoming Beekeepers As the Appalachian economy struggles with the loss of three-fifths of its coal mining jobs in the last three decades, a surprising option is emerging for some:… read more →
Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard by Avery Mack Maintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than eco-friendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush,… read more →
Another Reason to Go Organic by Marlaina Donato Twenty-five years ago, the first genetically modified (GM) crop came to market in the form of a tomato engineered for a longer… read more →
by Sandra Murphy Springtime doesn’t just mean warmer weather, colorful flowers and greening grass. It also brings seasonal allergies. For pets, it can be a miserable time of year, because… read more →
