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    Could Your Next Cup of Coffee Be Grown in a Lab?

    Could Your Next Cup of Coffee Be Grown in a Lab?

    Millions of people drink coffee each morning, but the impact this drink has on the planet is often not top of mind. While there are certifications for coffee growers working to lessen their carbon footprints, much of the coffee the world consumes depends on deforestation, fertilizers, pesticides, and a lot of energy to make it […]

    California Vineyards Use Owls Instead of Pesticides

    California Vineyards Use Owls Instead of Pesticides

    Winemakers must pay close attention to their soil, the rain, the heat, and the sunlight. But rodents like gophers and mice can wreak havoc on a vineyard. Rather than turning to rodenticides to deter pests, graduate students at Humboldt State University in California are testing a more natural approach by using owls. The experiment is […]

    Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Saving the Bees

    Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Saving the Bees

    “Save the bees!” You’ve heard this call to action before, but what’s the buzz really about? Turns out, bees are incredibly important in nature and in human food production. According to an EarthDay.Org report, there are more than 20,000 distinct bee species worldwide. In the U.S., there are native bees (more than 4,000 species) and […]

    Could Chlorpyrifos Be Contributing to the Obesity Epidemic?

    Could Chlorpyrifos Be Contributing to the Obesity Epidemic?

    It is widely known that the controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos harms children’s brains, yet despite this, it was not banned on food in the U.S. until August of this year. A little more than a week later, new science published in Nature Communications revealed the controversial pesticide could be contributing to another public health crisis. “[I]ts […]

    Butterfly Count in UK Is Lowest on Record

    Butterfly Count in UK Is Lowest on Record

    The results from the UK’s annual Big Butterfly Count were released Thursday, and they don’t look good. The country recorded its lowest number of butterflies and day-flying moths on record since the count was initiated 12 years ago. https://twitter.com/savebutterflies/statuses/1446033312527618049 “The facts are clear. Nature is in crisis and we need urgent action, not just to […]

    6 Best Natural Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work

    6 Best Natural Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work

    Biting insects have a tendency to interfere with the outdoor activities we love the most, but using harsh chemicals to repel insects can be toxic to humans as well. Natural mosquito repellent is a great alternative to keep the bugs at bay without the worry of harmful chemicals on your skin or in the environment. […]

    Infrastructure for Insects: Congress Should Invest in Bees and Butterflies

    Infrastructure for Insects: Congress Should Invest in Bees and Butterflies

    By Malia Libby The insect world’s version of the ultramarathon is now taking place across the United States. Monarch butterflies have started their journey to the groves where they’ll spend the winter. Monarchs west of the Rocky Mountains have a long trip to the California coast before them, while eastern monarchs have a hefty 3,000-mile […]