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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally set a standard for the toxic chemical, Perchlorate, in drinking water, according to the Washington Post. For those of you who do not know, perchlorate is a toxic chemical found in rocket fuel, fireworks, and other explosives. Perchlorate can cause thyroid problems in adults and children. Perchlorate’s interference [...]
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Most people who live in America never stop to think about what is in their drinking water before gulping it down. We believe it must be OK and if there is any doubt in our minds, we just shrug it off. But should we be that blase about it? According to AOL.com, a website called [...]
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The cause for the mass cow deaths in Wisconsin has been revealed: moldy sweet potatoes. Apparently, a toxin found in moldy sweet potatoes can cause pneumonia. Who knew? The owner of the farm, Jerry Krupka, said Friday that the sweet potatoes were part of a ration mix that was fed to all of his steers. [...]
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According to the Huffington Post, approximately 10,000 cows and buffalo have been found dead throughout Vietnam. This news is quite shocking given the fact that cows were recently found dead in Wisconsin and dead birds and fish stories have made headlines around the world. So, what in the world could have caused this mass cattle [...]
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We already loved him in The Kids Are All Right, Just Like Heaven, and 13 Going on 30, but now Mark has given us another reason to love him (or respect him): he is an advocate against hydraulic fracking. Now I can say without a doubt that I am not a fan of fracking, so [...]
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We have already heard about the dead birds and dead fish, but now we have dead cows. These strange animal deaths are prompting many to worry that the end is near. According to Time Magazine, many people believe these deaths follow the prophecy set out by the Bible in the Book of Hosea: “By swearing, [...]
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Well, this is good news, I guess? According to CNN, a town in Chernobyl that was previously destroyed by a nuclear explosion in 1986 may be showing signs of life, despite toxic levels of radiation. Before we all jump for joy, radiation levels are still high in the area, meaning food may be tainted and [...]
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Jordan Rice, 13, saved his brother Blake, 10, when flood water rushed up around their mother’s car, leaving them stranded. Jordan insisted that rescuers take his younger brother and mother Donna before attempting to rescue him. Unfortunately, when rescuers went back for Jordan and Donna, both had been swept away in the strong current. Both [...]
Continue readingAccording to the Huffington Post, more dead birds have been found in California and even more dead birds and fish have been found along the shore of Chicago. According to reports, even more weird stuff appears to be going on: Even more abnormal, according to wildlife experts, was the sight of Canada geese and mallards [...]
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