Tag: environment
Would You Pay Taxes On Your Meat?
Meat could be taxed in the future in order to reduce its impact on the climate and on human health, in much the same way...
This Is How Much The Average American Spends On Halloween
This year, spending on Halloween is expected to reach an average of $86.13 per person, up from $82.93 last year, according to the National...
Investigative Report: Are You Eating Genetically Modified Salmon? Here’s How To...
For the first time ever, a genetically modified animal is available for consumption, but most people are blissfully unaware of the serious health and...
250 Million Americans Are Drinking THIS In Their Tap Water
Some 250 million Americans are drinking water with excessively high amounts of chromium-6 in it, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). This group...
Trump Wants To Know If You’re Okay With Gutting Fracking Rules
The Trump administration has quietly opened up public consultation on whether to gut Obama-era safety rules for hydraulic fracturing. Sandwiched between controversies surrounding healthcare and...
Are Humans Supposed To Eat Animals?
The idea of going vegan elicits a strong reaction from people, both positive and negative. To many, the idea of eliminating all animal products...
Warning: You Are Probably Eating Crude Oil In These Foods
Believe it or not, I began my writing career preaching about the state of our oceans. The ocean is very near and dear to...
Brewery Designs Edible Six-Pack Rings To Protect Marine Life
By now, you’re probably aware that our widespread use of plastic is a huge problem for the environment. This type of pollution is especially...
‘Alien-Like’ Octopus And Other Animals Can Feel Pain The Way We...
Pain isn’t a simple experience. The question of whether animals feel it like we do has long been an issue of some controversy. After...
Live Dissections At The Zoo: Educational Or Just Cruel?
Ideally, zoos are places that provide a sanctuary for endangered species and an environment where people can experience the wonder and majesty of animals...