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Vive Nano Secures $3.8 Million in Funding
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 24, 2009
...chnicians, engineers, project managers and a controller... Vive Nano’s first product reformulates pesticides so that farmers can better protect their crops while using less chemicals, resulting in red...
Eco-friendly Pesticides Derived from Herbal Essentail Oils
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 17, 2009
...ng the use of essential oils derived from herbs such as rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint as natural pesticides for use against agricultural as well as household pests.
"We are exploring the pote...
Prepare Your Kids Against Head Lice This Summer
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 1, 2009
...ion of LiceMD®, you can not only now say good-bye to head lice, but you can also bid farewell to pesticides.
As you know, head lice is one of the most contagious conditions among children, only secon...
Giant Knotwood Extract Regalia Biopesticide
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 26, 2008
Marrone Organic Innovations, Inc. has launched Regalia® SC , a new biopesticide for controlling both fungal and bacterial disease in a wide range of fruit, ornamental and vegetable crops.
The EPA-registered product is an extract of giant knotweed, Reynoutria sachalinensis, which effectively
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Edible Flowers
in Do you like to cook?, on September 10, 2008
... plate can be eaten. They may not know if the flower is edible or not and may be afraid to ask.
If pesticides are necessary, use only those products labeled for use on edible crops.
Do not eat flowers...
Sweet Potato as Biofuel Source
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2008
...ar whether sweet potatoes may be a viable alternative as biofuel source. Although they require less pesticides and fertilizer than corn, planting and harvesting incurs higher labor costs.
Source ...
Oregano Oil As Pesticide Against Beetles
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 26, 2008
...al of the Science of Food and Agriculture indicates that oregano oil is as effective as synthetic pesticides in controlling the presence of the common beetle, Rhizoppertha Dominica , in store...
Growing Your Own Food Makes Little Economic Sense, But If It Makes You Happy...
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 23, 2008
... a lower price (although I'd question whether that food is as healthy as it used to be, due to pesticides and other farming practices).
"Yes," you say, "but I'm not trying to m...
Reader email- organic cotton!!
in Busy with Style, on April 4, 2008
...ics. Let me help you out my dear.
From Wikipedia:
Organic cotton is cotton that is grown without pesticides from plants
which are not genetically modified.
High levels of agrochemicals are used i...
Parkinson's Disease and Pesticide Use
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 31, 2008
...he development of Parkinson's disease:
Parkinson's disease has been linked to exposure to pesticides in a new study comparing people with the neurological disorder and their unaffected relat...
Will You Pay More For Less?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on February 13, 2008
...ey don't taste the same.) Why? Because organic buyers believe the organic banana has less or no pesticides on it so it is healthier to eat and/or it is not contributing to greenhouse gases and rui...
Type 2 Diabetes and Environmental Pollution
in Daily Diabetic, on February 11, 2008
...research the possible link between persistent organic pollutants (POPs, a group which includes many pesticides) and insulin resistance, which can lead to adult onset diabetes .
In their comment...
Allergies in School
in Allergies, on December 22, 2007
...ning chemicals our children are exposed to are made of clorox, ammonia and some even contain pesticides.
If you think your child is having allergy symptoms triggered by these, talk it out with...
Changes in China for Foreign Investment: Energy Consumption and Pollution
in China Venture News, on December 3, 2007
...ricted.
Meanwhile, engineering plastics, for example, and environmentally friendly fertilizers or pesticides will join a list of 'encouraged' sectors that will enjoy faster approval and, in ...
Bootstrap the turkey with the turkey
in BootStrapMe, on November 22, 2007
...ket.
Finally the man decided to switch some of his turkeys over to a completely organic diet (no pesticides used even to grow the food the turkeys eat.) The cost was almost twice as much as he paid...
Gene Linked to E. carotovora Virulence Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 8, 2007
...ts for the eventual development of anti-rot agents. We have also opened up the potential to develop pesticides."
Source: EurekAlert ...
Green Home Based Business: The Basics
in Home Based Business, on October 25, 2007
...onmentally friendly. Foods that can't be classified as organic may have been exposed to harmful pesticides which don't only contaminate the food itself but also the environment.
Using Enviro...
Study finds true cause of most breast cancer
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on September 25, 2007
... Isn't it sad that we need non-profit third parties to figure out what pesticides, cosmetics, dyes, prescription drugs, and gasoline does to us? The manufacturers should do the studies and be ho...
Bébé au sec (2)
in Les Boutchous, on septembre 18, 2007
...je préfère en version garantie bio à cause des pesticides et du traitement que peuvent subir les fibres - chanvre, bambou. Le choix des couleurs, des modèles est si important qu'on s'y perdrai...
Canadian Vineyards Going Organic
in Celebrate Wine, on September 3, 2007
...ier. They feel good that they are doing something positive for the environment - eschewing chemical pesticides and fertilizers in favor of earth-friendly versions. And let's not forget to mention ...
Government Golf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on August 26, 2007
...e Niagara Parks Commission implements a strict Integrated Pest Management Program which only uses pesticides as an absolute last resort, preferring instead alternative control methods and new techno...
Gap lance BabyGap Organic
in Les Boutchous, on août 21, 2007
...cf. photo). Par biologique, on entend un coton cultivé sans engrais synthétiques, sans pesticides, sans herbicides ni défoliants, un coton non blanchi au chlore. Les sols et nappes phréatiques sont ai...
Lawsuit filed against chemical bomb turned pesticide
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 9, 2007
Way back in World War II, a chemical called chlorpyrifos was used in chemical bombs. Nowadays, they just use it as a pesticide for cotton, corn, almonds, and fruit - among other things, like termite traps.
Sickening, isn't it? Well, actually it is. A farmer's union and several NGO'...
Wineries Sheepishly in the Green
in Celebrate Wine, on June 26, 2007
...rnia.
These trained animal lawn mowers could reduce labor costs, provide an alternative to pesticides and work diligently even in driving spring rains, Doran said.
Trained sheep, hired out ...
What's bad for the humans, is bad for the bees
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 17, 2007
... been killing the bees for quite some time. So what have they come up with?
Maybe it's the Pesticides .
Captain Obvious to the rescue. Gosh, I don't know what we would have done with...
Don't believe everything you read
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 16, 2007
...trail is so important
The American Chemistry Council was to fund an EPA study on the effects of Pesticides in young children. There were two big problems with this study however, and the stu...
Your Home and Your Food: Get It Chemical Free - Courtesy of the Tersano Lotus System
in Cool Picking, on June 11, 2007
...moves stains, mold, mildew and odors, and a medium that neutralizes up to 99.9% of bacteria and pesticides on foods."
The ozonated water produced by the Lotus System kills germs on all kinds of...
Chemicals and Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on May 22, 2007
...uced breast tumors in animals. Of these, 97 directly affect humans and include industrial solvents, pesticides, dyes, gasoline and diesel exhaust compounds, cosmetics ingredients, hormones, pharmaceut...
Immunologic Sensor for Atrazine and Antibiotics in Food
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 19, 2007
...h hazards to the consumers.
[snip]Specific antibodies for atrazine have been used (in the case of pesticides) and for sulphanilamide (in the case of identifying antibiotics). Once the antibodies hoo...
USA and EU: I'm right, you're wrong, end of story
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 19, 2007
...f they use special self-destructing single use seeds and industrial chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
There is this background shuffle going on in agriculture that almost nobody understands...
Un lien entre performances scolaires et date de conception ?
in Les Boutchous, on mai 14, 2007
...is de l'année. Pour les chercheurs, l'explication est simple : ce sont les pesticides utilisés en été, et auxquels sont exposées les futures mamans, qui sont à mettre en cause parce qu'ils...
Momma, wuz i conseeved in Ogust?
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 10, 2007
... the evidence of the correlation of test scores and date of conception, points to the high level of pesticides and nitrates in surface water during the summer months. Exposure to these chemicals by th...
For health's sake - demand full disclosure!
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 8, 2007
... raised it? Where was it grown, and on what kind of land? Did the farmer use fertilizers and pesticides, or integrated pest management? Antibiotics or free-range grazing? Was the soil conserved...
Chemicals and Your Health
in Well Woman Blog, on April 22, 2007
...orning's Pittsburgh Post Gazette says:
Conclusive scientific studies have linked exposure to pesticides, herbicides and a wide range of chemical pollutants in the water and air to cancers, misc...
Wine and Paella
in Celebrate Wine, on April 20, 2007
...#39;s emphasis on ecologically sound production processes and techniques, such as minimizing use of pesticides and weed killers .
The tour finale was a superb lunch at Mas Rabell, their restaur...
High Beef Diet at Pregnancy = Lower Sperm Counts in Sons?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 1, 2007
... highest beef consumers.
In their findings, the researchers were not able to pinpoint hormones, Pesticides or other environmental chemicals in the animal fat as a direct cause.
I think seve...
Common Chemical from Plastics to Soaps - Phthalates: Linked to Male Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 19, 2007
...tes.
Found in a variety of products (from cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, lotions, lubricants, paint, pesticides, and plastics), phthalates can soften plastic tubing, PVC, and are also used in the coati...
Plastic and Obesity
in Well Woman Blog, on March 12, 2007
...gton Post.com tells us:
The chemicals under scrutiny are used in products from marine paints and pesticides to food and beverage containers. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio...
Breast Cancer and Pesticides
in Well Woman Blog, on February 1, 2007
...t? So, how do we get rid of them? Well, one solution is to use an insecticide. A variety of these pesticides is available.
However, these products may cause more problems than they solve. Not only ...
Pterostilbene: Berry Compound that Suppresses Cancer-Causing Enzyme
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2007
...y of compounds--known as "procarcinogens--that can turn substances such as cigarette smoke and pesticides into cancer-causing agents.
Cytochromes are a factor in people's varying responses ...
Who are the Earthshakers?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on November 28, 2006
...time? Check in at The Guardian :
From the woman who raised the alarm over the profligate use of pesticides to the doctor who discovered that chimney sweeps in 18th century London were dying becaus...
More on Organic Wines
in Celebrate Wine, on October 27, 2006
Just recently I posted about wineries going organic , and it is nice to see that wine folks out there in the industry actually read my little ol' blog here because I soon heard from the nice folks at Charles Krug Winery .
They wanted to make sure I gave my readers the full story, and I to...
EPA invites participation in Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 19, 2006
... promise for a better tomorrow," said Jim Gulliford, assistant administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances at EPA. "Through open dialogue, public engagement and soun...
Genetically modified crops don't reduce need for pesticides, study shows
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 30, 2006
...dified crops are short-lived because farmers quickly resort to spraying their fields with harmful Pesticides , says a report at checkbiotech.org.
Supporters of genetically modified crops have...
Spinning Wind Turbines and Bird Death
in IfEnergy, on June 21, 2006
...Cats
150,000,000 - Transmission and Distribution Lines
70,000,000 - Trucks and Autos
60,000,000 - Pesticides
50,000,000 - Communication Towers - Doubling by 2010
As compared to wind turbines the b...
Spinning Wind Turbines and Bird Death
in IfEnergy, on May 15, 2006
...Cats
150,000,000 - Transmission and Distribution Lines
70,000,000 - Trucks and Autos
60,000,000 - Pesticides
50,000,000 - Communication Towers - Doubling by 2010
As compared to wind turbines the b...
New nano-fabrics to safeguard agricultural, medical and military workers
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 9, 2006
...e working with the National Textile Center to develop fabrics for agricultural workers exposed to pesticides. They also plan to test their new fabric on medical and military staff this year, and to ...
Portable Gadgets For Food Safety
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 23, 2006
...when it comes to food. The most undesirable chemical contaminants found in food are antibiotics and pesticides, and there are regulations in terms of allowable levels or concentrations of these compou...
Genetically Modified Cotton Field Monitoring
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 20, 2005
...y die, bringing insect population under control, which in turn reduce the necessity to use chemical pesticides.
Since widespread adoption of Bt cotton in 1997, insecticide use on Arizona's cotto...
Philoneist Archives
in Philoneist, on October 13, 2005
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