Are the Vegetarians Ahead of Their Times?
Posted on June 28, 2009
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In 2008, a United Nations report came out that listed the biggest climate threats. It identified the huge consumption of meat at the number one treat to life on this planet. The UN did not go so far as to recommend that we all should switch to a completely vetetarian diet, they did list reasons why people, especially those in North America, should think about doing thieir part for the environment by eating far less animal products.
There are many reasons for this view by the UN. The reasons are listed here”
1. Land cleared for the grazing of cattle is most often in poor and environmentally sensitive areas.
2. The smoke generated from the fires set to clear the land is a major air pollutant in Asia and South America.
3. When the trees are removed, much less carbon dioxide is able to be absorbed into them from the already overloaded atmosphere.
Last but not least, the animals themselves are responsible for producing huge amounts of methane, an organic substance that is known to be as much as 45 times as powerful a greenhouse gas as carbon dioxide.
Adding more vegtable products is not only healthier for the envrionment, it much better for our own health.
Michael Jackson’s Death Impacts the Environment
Posted on June 27, 2009
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Michael Jackson’s recent death will raise some interesting environmental concerns. Rumor has it that he wanted to be cremated and his ashes spread on the moon. Scientific reports tell us that the space shuttle uses 3.5 million pounds of fuel while US automobiles use 2,500 million pounds of fuel A DAY. Michael has run out of money, so this is no longer an option.
If he is cremated, there are two schools of thought. Here in the United States some crematoriums are outfitted with filters keep the discharged gasses to a minimum, but most crematoriums are not fitted with these filters. Mercury from filings in teeth pose the biggest environmental problems. In the case of Michael Jackson, after all his plastic surgeries and who knows what else he added to his body, there would be serious concerns over the environmental issues related to his cremation.
Another scenario posed for his disposal after death would be that he wants to undergo a plastination process. This method of preservation after death involve the removing water and fats from the tissue and replacing these with polymers. By doing this bacteria are deprived of what they need to survive. It is the modern form of mummification. Since Jackson has had so much plastic surgery, I wonder if he will get a discount on the procedure?
Since plastics never biodegrade, Michael Jackson could be with us for thousands of years. (A scary thought in my mind!)
So depending on Michael’s last wishes, and whether he can afford them will determine what impact his death will have on the environment.
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Can Human Hair Be Used as a Fertilizer?
Posted on June 21, 2009
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Scientists have discovered a new use for human hair waste which includes utilizing it as a type of nutrient for container plants.
What will they come up with next. A recent research study has shown that human hair is a possibility for use as a fertilizer and the sole source of nutrition for plants.
They are a long way to go before it could become a viable product, but it certainly will help reduce pollution, promote sustainability and promote easy recycling.
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Debunking the Idea That Enough Food Can’t Be Grown Without Pesticides
Posted on June 21, 2009
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Conventional farmers are quick to cite the reason they continue to use toxic pesticides and herbicides and fertilizers is the belief that it’s impossible to grow enough food for everyone without them.
In fact, this is repeated often enough by critics of the organic movement, they may even believe that it is t true. However, when crops are evaluated on the basis of mineral nutrition, flavor compounds and protein content instead of simple weight, organic produce is far more productive, per acre, than water-filled “conventional” produce and grains.
This has been proven at places such as the Rodale Institute, where the longest-running organic trials in North America have been running for decades. What may not be possible, however, is to keep producing crops that can be shipped thousands of miles. But until we produce clean fuel, isn’t reducing “food miles” a good thing?
Modern technology has developed the application of these pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides into an agriculture art. Farming is no longer simply sitting on a tractor and doing what the chemical rep told you to.
This “art” should be channeled into looking at ways to reduce the amount of pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides used on plants.
Read my Informative article “Is Pollution Really Caused by Fertilizers?”
High Tech Assassinations
Posted on June 14, 2009
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A study of the history of the methods of assassination’s over time would probably be interesting reading. It has certainly progressed from simple sneak attacks and hitting the person over the head or choking them to death, to modern sophisticated methods. In recent history the use of botanical poisons became quite popular, but have lost their popularity because sophisticated testing methods allow the poisons to be detected on postmortem examination.
More recently, keeping in the tradition of James Bond (the famous spy character), the most high profile assassinations and assassination attempts are now using high tech, the most toxic chemicals on earth, undetectable dioxins and radioactive isotopes.
The most famous recent attack was made on the Ukrainian presidential hopeful in 2004.
In this case, it was theorized that dioxins were placed in his bowl of soup. Though he survived the attack, the once handsome man lives in constant pain with wrecked skin and a poor prognosis.
Even more troubling perhaps is the case of a Russian spy who was apparently murdered while in London in 2006 with radioactive isotopes.
To date, no one has ever been implicated in either of these attempts. It is scary to think that there are people out there that have the ability to use these pollutants aggressively.
Dow Chemical Slapped on the Wrist
Posted on June 14, 2009
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The Dow Chemical Co. got slapped with a $202,325 fine for air pollution violations. By all rights the fine should have bee over $630,000 dollars. Luckily for Dow, they do business in Texas who historically
ignored the previous violations that Dow received. I guess that’s why these big companies pay lawyers big bucks to find out which states are most economically friendly.
To read the whole article, go to http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2009/05/dow_chemical_freeport.php
Recovery Efforts Hampered by TRASH!
Posted on June 11, 2009
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Searchers continue to look for the black box from the Air France jet that recenly crashed. Efforts are hampered by the fact that the box is estimated to be 15,000 feet deep on the ocean floor.
An article found recently on CNN.com said that The wreckage is believed to be about 15,000 feet deep, amid underwater mountains and mixed in with tons of sea trash. How sad that rescue effort are being hampered by trash, and at that depth. This a sad commentary on how we have taken care of this awesome planet.
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Do You Know How Much PCB is in Your Food Supply?
Posted on June 1, 2009
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In just the 40 years since the invention and banning of PCB’s (polychlorinated biphenyls), this highly toxic chemical was used in a countless number of products. It was also dumped into the soil and water all over the world. The North American company Monsanto corporation produced millions of tons of PCB’s. They are also the company who introduced the world to GMO crops (genetically modified organism).
PCB’s were primarily used as an insulating oil and a lubricant. If left to those applications, it might have not been so bad, but it was also widely used as a pesticide. It was found that sludge that was laden with PCB’s from one company was actually given to local farmers to use as a fertilizer, so they could get rid of it easily.
The sad fact is that the properties that make PCB’s useful to industry make them bad for the environment. This chemical is highly stable and is non-reactive with other chemicals, so they last a long time in the environment. Traces of PCB’s are found in the waters of the Arctic, a place where they were rarely used.
To add insult to injury, this chemical is also “lipophilic” (attracted to fats). This property leads to the accumulation of this toxic chemical to bio-accumulate in any organism higher up the food chain, such as meat animals or the people who consume them.
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Hospital and Health Care Centers Contribution to Pollution
Posted on May 25, 2009
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A recent news release by the World Health Organization is encouraging hospitals and health care facilities to go green. They state that hospitals and especially their emergency vehicles are guilty of major pollution.
The health sector is one of the greatest users of energy and by them reducing their carbon footprint, a significant decrease in carbon dioxide emissions can be realized.
The report also states that the number of cases of asthma and other respiratory diseases is growing, and the numbers of visits to the emergency room for respiratory causes is also on the rise. These types of illnesses are directly related to pollution.
Putting 2 and 2 together you can see how the high energy consumption and resultant pollution by the health care sector is leading to increased respiratory problems.
This undermines all the good work the health care sector is doing to improve the quality of life for many people.
To read the entire article visit:http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1694223/report_encourages_hospitals_to_help_
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The Attack of Mold:Household Fungus Turns Ugly
Posted on May 24, 2009
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The most annoying thing about mold is how it leaves stains on anything it attacks. But there is a far more sinister side to household mold than just stains.
Many people don’t realize that molds can trigger severe allergic reactions and has also been know to contribute to the early onset of asthma symptoms.
Certain types of molds can also actually eat completely through building materials and give off powerful mycotoxins that often cause respiratory, sensory and nervous system problems.
Many types of mold can be found in our homes, and most are not dangerous; just annoying. With the advent of air conditioning, homes now days are build with fewer air leaks and have been more tightly sealed up. This was done inan effort to save on heating and cooling costs. Over the last three decades, this has significantly reduced the amount of fresh air that circulates through the average home in North America.
Add to this the large amount of synthetic materials that unwittingly provide plenty of surface and food for these organisms, and some very unusual molds have begun to appear, indeed.
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