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Santa Ana Winds Push the California Wildfires to Dangerous Levels
The Thomas Fire was 30 Percent Contained as of Wednesday Evening The largest of the California wildfires is known as the Thomas Fire. It will continue to cause havoc throughout the weekend. In addition to destroying over 700 homes, these fires are also burning up thousands of acres of agriculture in Southern California. The Santa Ana winds have been causing larger problems for the area in comparison to pervious years. The cities that are currently being effected by this fire include: Santa Barbara, Ventura, Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito. Watch over coverage from the front lines of the California wildfires, and browse
A Scientific Look at the Correlations Between Hurricane Harvey and Climate Change
Areas of the United States have recently been hit hard with rainfall and flooding following Hurricane Harvey. Debate on climate change continues to divide people across the globe. The idea that the climate changing is completely man made does not hold water, but links between the how the climate is changing, and the impact humans have on the climate can easily be identified. BBC recently reported on the connections between human involvement and Hurricane Harvey. "Over the past ten years or so we have seen a new branch of knowledge emerge called attribution science. That's how much of this
The Science Behind Fungi being able to Detect Radiation in Soil and the Atmosphere
The University of Extremadura recently published research covering the connections between fungi and radiation. They uncovered that fungi can detect and measure the amount of radiation in the air and soil. The team measured the amount of radionuclides, (an atom that has excess nuclear energy, making it unstable) within mushrooms in Europe. Environmental Radioactivity Laboratory of the University of Extremadura (LARUEX) and Science Daily reported on the author's point of view: "This quantification is made using transfer coefficients that compare the radioactive content in the receptor compartment of the radioactive contamination, that is to say in the fungi, to that existing
Farm Aid 2017 Highlights the Local Agriculture in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia
One of the most exciting pieces to Farm Aid is their relentless attitude to help bring awareness to sustaining local agriculture. Each year the organization travels around the United States to host an event, but they also shine a spotlight on farming communities. This year, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania will host thousands of people on Saturday, September 16, at KeyBank Pavilion. Cropland across the United States can produce a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Along with the music, Farm Aid also helps showcase the local food being produced annually. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: 'Pennsylvania leads the United States
Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day with Ways to Sustain the Environment
Cow Appreciation Day is taking place today with the main purpose attempts to shift people away for overeating red meat. Recently, I cut out fast food from my diet. My body started showing signs of early aging at the age of 33, and I knew it was time for me to start focusing on my health if I wanted to add years to my life. During my diet transition I cut out all red meat for two weeks. I found that my body did not react well to the lack of red meat in my diet. I have started
Farm Aid Tickets Sell Out in Less Than 24 Hours
Farm Aid 2017 has sold out of tickets in less than 24 hours after going on sale this past June 23. The festival is hosting a contest for those looking to give back to the farming community, at the same time as entering a contest for a pair of tickets. Kari Nott, Development Director at Farm Aid, noted that one lucky Farm Aid supporter a VIP trip to Farm Aid 2017. You'll get a pair of VIP tickets, a backstage tour, 2-nights hotel lodging and $500 to cover travel expenses. The Farm Aid donation contest is only valid in U.S.
Glyphosate is an Ingredient in Roundup by Monsanto, and is Being Added to a List of Cancer Causing Agents
An active ingredient that is in Roundup by Monsanto is known as glyphosate. Recently, a California court rules to have the ingredient put on a list of cancer causing agents. Reuters reported that state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment made the ruling for glyphosate to be put on California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer effective July 7. Watch the YouTube video below by Brand Sins that goes over some of the history with Monsanto. The Google data shows the states outside of California that have been searching this topic recently on Google Search. 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
Farm Aid Tickets now on Sale for Burgettstown, PA, on September 16
Farm Aid ticket sales is now open to the general public. The one day event will open the gates at noon and host live performances by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, The Avett Brothers and many more talented musicians. Lawn seating starts at $49.50 per ticket with fees and tax. Tickets under the pavilion start at $199.50 per ticket with fees and tax. The money made from the Farm Aid tickets goes to helping farmers. The festival has mentioned: 'Money raised through the Farm Aid concert funds our year-round programming to support family farmers and grow the Good Food Movement. Those
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Achieve an Important Win in Federal Court
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has picked up support in federal court following a ruling last Wednesday by Federal Judge James Boasberg. Boasberg has been reviewing materials behind Energy Transfer Partners, and has ruled in favor of looking at additional regulation for the Dakota Access Pipeline. TheStreet's coverage on Energy Transfer shows that the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline 'has spilled hazardous liquids near water crossings more than twice as frequently as any other pipeline company in the country this decade.' In addition, Amy Goodman, reporter for Democracy Now!, mentioned that Boasberg ruled last Wednesday that the Trump administration failed
Farm Aid 2017 heads to the KeyBank Pavilion with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, The Avett Brothers & Sheryl Crow
Farm Aid 2017 has announced their acoustic driven lineup featuring Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews. The all day music event known as Farm Aid 2017 will be at the KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA on September 16. In addition to hosting an annual live music event, Farm Aid also helps the farming and agriculture community year round. The event organizers reported in 2016, Farm Aid granted $575,318. Of that total, $531,215 was given in competitive and strategic grants to 82 family farm organizations in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Grants ranged from $5,000 to
The Thomas Fire was 30 Percent Contained as of Wednesday Evening The
Areas of the United States have recently been hit hard with
The University of Extremadura recently published research covering the connections between fungi
One of the most exciting pieces to Farm Aid is their
Cow Appreciation Day is taking place today with the main purpose
Farm Aid 2017 has sold out of tickets in less than
An active ingredient that is in Roundup by Monsanto is known
Farm Aid ticket sales is now open to the general public.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has picked up support in federal
Farm Aid 2017 has announced their acoustic driven lineup featuring Willie