The Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory for six brands of cinnamon due to possibly containing lead. La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme … The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing leadRead more
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Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of volume
Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates across the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges and could lose up to 80% of their volume this century if … Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of volumeRead more
Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDA
The pediatric nutritionals giant Abbott Labs and the US government agency responsible for regulating the company were both informed of an employee complaint about dilapidated … Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDARead more
Canadian security forces arrest Wet’suwet’en protesters
Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Wednesday arrested five land defenders on Wet’suwet’en territory near the controversial construction of a natural gas pipeline that runs through … Canadian security forces arrest Wet’suwet’en protestersRead more
Britain’s first consumer-owned solar park
Ripple Energy made a few waves a couple of years ago with a consumer-owned wind farm, the first of its kind in Britain. This month … Britain’s first consumer-owned solar parkRead more
Cement’s Massive Carbon Problem
Limestone used in it is baked at up to 1,450 degrees Celsius (2,640 degrees Fahrenheit) in enormous kilns that are fired almost exclusively with fossil … Cement’s Massive Carbon ProblemRead more
Road noise makes your blood pressure rise
If you live near a busy road you might feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horns and wailing sirens makes your blood … Road noise makes your blood pressure riseRead more
39% of Americans say they’ve skipped meals to make housing payments
With inflation still at levels not seen in years, many Americans are saying they’re feeling financially stressed. And some are even saying they’ve skipped meals … 39% of Americans say they’ve skipped meals to make housing paymentsRead more
’Atmospheric river’ over California spurred by bomb cyclone
It has been a stormy beginning to the New Year for California with severe storms slamming the state this week. On January 5, it was … ’Atmospheric river’ over California spurred by bomb cycloneRead more
Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in drought-stricken East Africa
One person is likely to die of hunger every 36 seconds between now and the end of the year in drought-stricken East Africa as the … Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in drought-stricken East AfricaRead more