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How China Is Turning a Harsh Desert Into a Living, Breathing Carbon Filter

How China Is Turning a Harsh Desert Into a Living, Breathing Carbon Filter

When you think of a desert, you probably picture dry land that stretches for miles, with very little life in sight. It feels like a place where nothing grows and nothing changes. But that idea is starting to shift. For decades, China has been working on a massive project to bring life back to parts…

Alert: Over 30 Beer and Wine Brands Found to Contain Harmful Levels of Arsenic and Glyphosate
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Alert: Over 30 Beer and Wine Brands Found to Contain Harmful Levels of Arsenic and Glyphosate

If you aren’t familiar with the chemical glyphosate, it most widely used herbicide in the world, and it is arguably the most concerning toxin in Monsanto’s popular herbicide, RoundUp. While its effectiveness in killing weeds is undisputed, its safety for human health and the environment has been a subject of much debate and controversy.  Several…