How will the 2012 election affect consumers?
It’s a good thing for American consumers that Pres. Barack Obama was reelected Tuesday. Although the Obama administration doesn’t always […]
Environment
Chemical industry spending staggering amounts to continue to use toxic chemicals in food and consumer products
After posting an article yesterday about the Breast Cancer Foundation’s recommendations for reducing toxic chemical use to prevent cancer, it
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners offer tips for cancer prevention
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I agree with the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, or BCPP, that it’s time to
Stanford University’s recent, widely reported study on organic food is limited
Several people have asked me about the Stanford University study findings released earlier this month that said there isn’t much
Scotts Miracle-Gro to pay $12.5 million in fines and penalties for violating federal pesticide laws
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., a producer of pesticides for commercial and consumer uses, was sentenced yesterday in federal court to
Which states have the worst toxic air pollution from power plants?
By Rita R. Robison Consumers deserve clean air, but in some states they get a bigger dose of pollutants than
Where are the cheapest places to retire?
Every year, AARP The Magazine offers a list of the best places to live. This year, the August/September issue offers
Consumers urged to buy fruits and vegetables with least amount of pesticide residue
Pesticide residues are widespread on conventional crops, the Environmental Working Group found in analyzing reports by federal agencies. The most
Happy Father’s Day
I hope you and your dad will be able to have a good celebration today. So many families live in