The Truth About Bananas: Lousy Wages, Pesticides, and Tons of Waste
Gold for traders, alms for workers on the verge of poverty. Bananas are one of the most popular fruits ever. Inhumane conditions are behind their production. How is it possible….
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Mushrooms That Purify Watercourses from Pesticides, Also Act as Pesticides Themselves
Mushrooms offer us a wide range of uses. Since ancient times, mushrooms have been part of the human diet. Many cultures use them as a cure for various ailments and….
Vertical Farms Could Provide Enough Food to a Growing World Population
By 2050, the world’s population is expected to be close to 10 billion. Scientists say that due to industrial development and urbanization the Earth has lost a third of its….
Insects May Disappear in 100 Years from the Earth. Are Humans Under Threat of Extinction?
Plants are depended on insects. Insects are dependent on plants or other insects. Birds, lizards and other reptiles and amphibians are dependent on insects. Predators are dependent on birds, lizards,….
Fruits and Vegetables that Contain the Most Pesticides
Pesticides are toxic substances that are made with the intention to kill living organisms – insects, plants and fungi that are considered pests. Pesticide and herbicide use contaminates groundwater, ruins….
Dangerous pesticides: How to avoid them
In agriculture, pesticides are used to protect the crops farmers grow from pests and disease, so that we can eat safe, nutritious food all year round. However, they can also….