Harmful Chemicals in Decaffeinated Coffee

Environmental groups urge the FDA to ban cancer-causing chemicals in decaf coffee production. Safer methods exist, and consumers can check decaffeination processes on CheckYourDecaf.org. Read More »

Lifestyle, Nutrition and Bone Density

A study shows that adequate vitamin D, physical activity, and proper nutrition significantly improve bone mineral density in premenopausal women, impacting bone health later in life. Read More »

Fungi Carbon Capture

Kew Gardens' research on fungi reveals their crucial role in carbon sequestration. Understanding fungi-plant relationships can enhance reforestation efforts and combat climate change. Read More »

Refreezing the Arctic

Geoengineers are testing methods to slow Arctic ice melt, including creating protective ice layers and scattering reflective glass beads, to combat rapid warming and its global impact. Read More »

Designer Handbags Use Mushroom Leather

MycoWorks uses mycelium, the root structure of fungi, to create sustainable, customizable leather alternatives. This biodegradable material is already featured in Hermes designer handbags. Read More »

Environmental Realities of Detergent Sheets and Pods

Laundry detergent sheets contain PVA, which doesn't fully biodegrade, adding to microplastic pollution. Despite eco-friendly claims, most PVAs from detergent pods end up polluting the environment. Read More »

Drought at the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal faces severe drought, causing shipping restrictions, delays, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Water recycling to maintain lake levels threatens drinking water supply. Read More »

10th Anniversary Farmers Market & Healthy Food Guide

Of the many tasks required daily by work and leisure, one requirement remains constant—we cannot live without sustenance. While this may seem quite obvious, the quality of our Read More »

The North Texas Farm-to-Table Movement

Customers have many restaurants they can choose from throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, but whether by conscience or health consciousness, more are turning Read More »

Worse Bugs in Summer And What To Do

Every creature on Earth has its niche in the biosphere, which has been humming merrily along for millions of years. But for the most recent dozen centuries or so, human civilization has taken exception to the persistent nuisance of certain insects. Read More »

The Kindness Cure: Helping Ourselves by Helping Others

Helping others benefits both giver and receiver, boosting mental and physical health and contributing to a more meaningful existence. Read More »

The Organic Way to Control Garden Weeds

The best way to keep weeds out of the lawn is to never let them get started. Keeping turf thick and healthy using organic methods is the best defense. Read More »