Native Americans, to be more specific the Wampanoags, introduced the settlers to the pumpkin berry at one of the early feasts they shared. Pumpkin was a salvation for the remaining settlers after the harsh winter of 1621 when half the pilgrim population perished. The Native Americans, Wampanaugs, taught the settlers how to plant pumpkin vines between…
This time of the year brings many joys and sadness. Remembering loses from our past sometimes makes us melancholy. We are here now with all our past memories and dreams for the future. These emotions are woven into who we’ve become but they are not our essence. Our reality is this moment in time. Look…
France has become the the first country in the world to ban plastic eating utensils, cups and plates. The ban will go into effect in 2020. According to French President Hollande the ban is part of an effort to become exemplary as a nation in the reduction of greenhouse gases. Environmental progress is a main…
The pesticide, Naled, which killed millions of bees during a spray to control Zika carrying mosquitoes in South Carolina is carcinogenic and very toxic. It has been implicated in pediatric brain cancer. There are much safer adultacide and larvacide alternatives to Naled. As of August 31, 2016, acourding to South Carolina Department of Health and Environment…
Charlestown, Rhode Island has banned polystyrene containers and single use plastic bags from any event held on municipal property. The ban will be implemented in 2017. Also at the initiative of Town Council Vice President, George Tremblay, the Town Council has allocated $10,000 to to purchase fair trade, eco friendly, reusable tote and beach bags…
President Obama signed a new toxic chemical law which is the first major overhaul in 40 years. This is a great step towards cancer prevention and protection of our health and environment. It has been too long in coming. Congress spent more than three years working on the bill, which rewrites the 1976 Toxic…
The Hawaiian Islands have become a magnet for ocean debris, shows a new aerial survey, and the trash includes everything from discarded fishing gear to tires, metal, clothes, and boats. Source: Hawaiian Islands Awash in Ocean Debris, Aerial Pics Show
There are only Three remaining Addax in existence source: IUCN – Saharan Addax antelope faces imminent extinction
Floating solar platforms are would minimize environmental impact and should be a big boost to solar energy use. Heliofloat concept. These floating solar platforms meant for any body of water including the ocean, are lightweight and flexible enough to bob with the waves while remaining steady on the surface, even in rough weather. Source: Lightweight…
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has listed Providence, RI as number 8 in a ranking of cities where people are most affected by seasonal allergies. The annual report provides important insights into cities where people are most affected by seasonal symptoms due to environmental factors such as grass, tree and weed pollen.…
