Microplastics In The Great Lakes Food Supply
In the midst of the ongoing environmental crisis, the maintaining of our natural bodies of water is of key importance to mankind’s future. Unfortunately, over the past few years we have begun to realize just how many harmful human activities have decreased the quality of our water, as well as the lifeforms that occupy […]
Sushi and Seafood Extinction: What Can Be Done?
Sushi and seafood represent the last wild food, and quite a popular one at that. With tons of “fish in the sea” many people overlook the idea of a failing ocean ecosystem that is largely due to human pollution. The failing ocean eco-system and over fishing has resulted in the decline and, in some […]
Genetically Modified Food aka GMO’s
How Bowling Green State University, Ohio is working towards sustainability- Related Topics: Environmental Health Why even have GMO laws? What Are GMOs? Genetically modified food, also known as GMO (gmo foods)has been a controversial topic for many years. The consumption of genetically modified crops began in the US in […]
Help the Environment by Reducing Food Waste
Most people don’t realize this, but food production is one of society’s most environmentally destructive activities. The greenhouse gasses generated from agriculture are more than those emitted from motor vehicles, airplanes, and trains combined. A great deal of pollution results from agriculture, from sources such as pesticides and manure. These pollutants often find their way […]