Despite New Regulations, Guzzling Cannabis Plants Threaten California’s Water System
Cannabis is a very water-intensive plant. One cannabis plant needs an estimated 6 gallons of water per day to grow!...
PFAs: The ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Your Drinking Water
PFAs are entering the drinking water supply, and they will continue to if we don’t fix our water treatment facilities.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito is the Latest Threat to the Southern California Dream
The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is an aggressive day-biting mosquito native to Southeast Asia and now running rampant in...
Where does unsold or returned inventory go?
Ever wonder about that jacket you convinced yourself you didn't need or that t-shirt you returned that just wasn't the...
Did You Say ‘Yearly?’ Oil Spills Occur More Often Than You Might Think.
On October 19th, residents of Broadkill Beach, Delaware, were shocked to find oily debris and tar bars washed up along...
Shop Small and Support Dreams
Between March and September, 97,966 businesses have had to close their doors permanently
Electromagnet-a-what?: EMF Pollution Defined
A look into what electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, are and how they could potentially affect our health.
California’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act: What it is and What it Means
“Congress has been asleep at the wheel for 82 years when it comes to cosmetic safety, which is why we...
HALLOWEEN’S SPOOKY STORY
While almost every culture has a day to honor their dead, Halloween’s origin is credited to the Celtic pagan festival...
CHECK THE FRACKS: Here’s what we do know about fracking
An examination of the potential benefits and costs of hydraulic fracturing in the United States.
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