“When we look at what is truly sustainable, the only real model that has worked over long periods of time is the natural world.”— Biomimicry Institute founder, Janine Benyus [Photo: A selection of the thousands of native potato varieties that grow in Peru. Photograph: The International Potato Centre] It’s paramount to talk about all the […]
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Digital farming, weedkiller wine and the dirty dozen detox project + this day in history w/Paul Revere's ride and our song of the day by Sarah Shook on your Morning Monarchy for April 18, 2018.
Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its “Dirty Dozen” list of the fruits and vegetables that rank highest in pesticide residues. This year, strawberries top the list.
For the first time, strawberries outrank apples, which previously headed the list for 5 years running.
Shortly after operations began, we started to experience extreme headaches, runny noses, sore/scratchy throats, muscle aches and a constant feeling of fatigue. Both of our children are experiencing nose bleeds and I’ve had dizziness, vomiting and vertigo to the point that I couldn’t stand and was taken to an emergency room. Our daughter has commented that she feels as though she has cement in her bones.
– Pam Judy 20 July 2011, Carmichaels, Pennsylvania resident
