Smithsonian by Divya Abhat Source: Justin Goring Tossing an apple is like pouring 25 gallons of water down the drain, and the average American does that 17 times a year Food waste is a staggering problem. In 2010, close to 133 billion pounds, or a little over $160 billion worth of food, wound up in… Read more »
Pesticide May be Reason Butterfly Numbers are Falling in UK, Says Study
The Guardian by Patrick Barkham Wall Butterfly Source: Tony Morris Dramatic decline in population associated with increased use of controversial neonicotinoid chemicals on farms Neonicotinoids may be contributing towards the disappearance of butterflies from the countryside, according to the first scientific study to examine the effect of the controversial agricultural pesticides on British butterflies. Researchers found… Read more »
