Sunday, February 27, 2011

Links Between Longer Ragweed Season and Climate Change Confirmed

ScienceDaily (Feb. 25, 2011) — Studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have confirmed, in some parts of North America, including Saskatchewan, ragweed season now lasts longer. The pollen contributes to the development of Hay Fever, especially in children.  Full story here.



Saturday, February 26, 2011

Electricity Use, Coal Consumption, and Public Health


ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES - Feb 26'11
                                        Power pylons. A PinP photo

Balancing benefits and risks as global demand rises. Full story here.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Is Climate Change Making Food Less Safe?

Rachel Shulman EatDrinkBetter Feb 25 '11
New evidence suggests that climate change is already putting the safety of our food at risk, and that things are only going to get worse. Full story here.
"Mutant" strawberries.
l.p. photo

The Fertilizer Falacy - Pushing Yields up and Profit Down

Understanding Agriculture  Nitrogen fertilizer is applied to winter wheat.  Photo by Michael Trolove. There’s a deeply held belief in modern...