A study by University College London (UCL) concludes we heave severely underestimated the health impacts of global warming. “The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events will dramatically increase.” “In essence, whether we respond to “the biggest global health threat of the 21st century” is no longer a technical or economic question — it is […]
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Catastrophic Impacts of Climate Change
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The Sixth Mass Extinction Is Here
Researchers from several universities have released a study that concludes the Earth has entered into its sixth mass extinction. Rob Jordan author of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment states, “There is no longer any doubt: We are entering a mass extinction that threatens humanity’s existence.” The onset of the extinction is due to […]
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Is Opposition To GMO Crops Irrational?
By Daniel Brouse There is evidence of genetically modified crops for over 8,000 years. There is no evidence of harm from eating GM foods. The Bible compares the grafting of an olive branch to a human being grafted to God. Romans 11:17 — “But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree — some of the […]
Carbon Dioxide Breaks 800,000 Year Record
NOAA — For 800,000 years before the twentieth century, carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere never exceeded 300 parts per million. Then the Industrial Revolution began, and modern human civilization started burning through millions of years of fossilized carbon in the geological blink of an eye. NOAA scientists reported that in March 2015 the monthly […]
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GMO Rice Wins Humanitarian Award
by Daniel Brouse WASHINGTON, DC — Although social media is full of unsubstantiated claims about GMO’s, the truth is: there is no evidence that GMO’s are harmful. In fact, quite the contrary. For instance, there are specific breeds of tomatoes, potatoes and carrots being grown for their additional health benefits. Such a beneficial crop, Golden […]
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Tagged benefits of GMO's, children, deaths, Economics, food, free trade, genetically modified organisms, GMO, GMO Rice, Golden Rice, humanitarian, Humanitarian Award, nutrition, Pacific Trade Partnership, trade agreement, vitamin A deficiency is the leading killer of children globally
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The Problem with Roundup Weed Killer
IARC, the France-based cancer research arm of the World Health Organization, has issued a report finding that Roundup is a probable carcinogen. Though, Monsanto continues to defend the chemical. “We question the quality of the assessment,” Philip Miller, Monsanto vice president of global regulatory affairs, said. “The WHO has something to explain.” Glyphosate is the […]
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Why Do Vegaterians Seem Brain Damaged?
By Daniel Brouse “Vegans eat only food of plant origin. Because animal products are the only food sources of vitamin B12, vegans must supplement their diets with a source of this vitamin.” — USDA Lack of B12 and amino acids results in neurological disorders. (eg Brain Damage) “Also, the vegan diet is a poor choice […]
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Arrests for 90-Year-Old Man Who Feeds Homeless Myth
By Daniel Brouse There have been many false posts about the arrests of a “90-Year-Old Man Who Feeds Homeless” in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For the most part, everything in the posts is not true. 1. The man has not been arrested 2. It is not against the law to feed the homeless in Fort Lauderdale […]
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Life Lesson
There’s a lesson that I need to remember When everything is falling apart In life, just like in loving There’s such a thing as trying to hard You’ve gotta sing Like you don’t need the money Love like you’ll never get hurt You’ve gotta dance Like nobody’s watching It’s gotta come from the heart If […]
Climate-related Health Risks
The World Health Organization calls for stronger action on climate-related health risks: “The evidence is overwhelming: climate change endangers human health,” says Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General. “Solutions exist and we need to act decisively to change this trajectory.” Previously unrecognized health benefits could be realized from fast action to reduce climate change and its […]
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Tagged children, climate change, diseases, extreme weather, extreme weather events, food insecurity, global warming, health risks, impact of heat, infectious disease
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