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02/08/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Phosphorus from fertilizer runoff is polluting freshwater sources all over the world

A recent study published in the journal Water Resources Research revealed that phosphorus pollution as a result of human activities appeared to have seeped into Earth’s freshwater bodies in the past few years. Scientists explained that phosphorus is a common component of mineral and manure fertilizers due to its efficacy in increasing crop yield. However, the study carried […]

02/05/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Human-made phosphorus pollution is reaching dangerous levels around the globe

A new study carried out by the American Geophysical Union revealed that phosphorus pollution as a result from human activities appeared to have seeped into Earth’s freshwater bodies from 2002 to 2010. The study published in the journal Water Resources Research showed that a large portion of phosphorus fertilizers were not completely absorbed by plants. According to the researchers, the mineral either accumulated in the […]

11/25/2017 / By Mike Adams

Water WARS erupting across our world as fresh water supplies collide with surging food demand

Water is a precious commodity, and without it we can’t grow food and survive. Yet industrial agriculture wastes water on a shocking scale, using open air irrigation and relying on fossil water supplies to grow food inefficiently. If we hope to meet the demands of surging human population, we must conserve our water resources through […]

11/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Start fighting obesity tomorrow with this simple, easy step: Drink only water with your meals

Losing weight can be an arduous process, yet there’s one simple habit that can make it easier. Instead of accompanying your meals with shakes and juices, opt for plain water. This is what helped over 1,200 elementary and middle school students in New York City shed some unwanted pounds over the course of a five-year […]

10/04/2017 / By Russel Davis

“Perfect day on a plate” — doctor shares daily dietary tips for healthy living

London-based general practitioner and blog author Rupy Aujla recently shared a few tips on developing a healthier diet. Speaking with Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel, Dr. Aujla discussed how he starts his day and what his daily meal plan looks like. The doctor noted that he follows a certain workout routine when he wakes up in the morning. […]

08/21/2017 / By Russel Davis

Swapping out SODA for WATER can help you lose 14 pounds a year

Cutting back on soda intake and replacing them with water may lead to significant weight loss within a year, a recent Consumer Reports study revealed. According to the report, drinking 20 ounces of water in place of the same amount of soda may help a person ward off as much as 119 cups of refined sugar […]

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