Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after being sworn in. (Lorie Shaull, CC 2.0) The Minnesota House and Senate enthusiastically signed a bill into law recently that will ban certain flame-retardant chemicals found in mattresses and a few different household products. On May 23, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law a bill that will also ban the … [Read more...]
Vaping Increases Chances of Heart Disease According to Study
E-cigarettes, also known as vaping devices, were introduced on the market roughly 15 years ago as a “safer alternative” to traditional cigarettes. Even though very few studies have been conducted since their release that support the theory that they’re safer than cigarettes, e-cigarettes have skyrocketed in popularity – especially among young … [Read more...]
Chemicals Known as “PFAS” Found in Many Everyday Items
What do pizza boxes, some dental flosses, and non-stick cooking pans have in common? They all contain chemicals known as PFAS—perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals used since the 1940’s to make surfaces resistant to stains, grease, and water. In addition to being used in the manufacture of many … [Read more...]
Higher Levels of Roundup Residue Found in People with Severe Liver Disease
Over the past 25 years we have seen two things rise together – the use of Roundup in our food supply and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The connection between glyphosate, Roundup’s main ingredient, and liver disease in animals was already well known. A new study, the first of its kind, has confirmed that there is also a link between … [Read more...]
Jury Finds Roundup Caused Couple’s Cancer, Delivers $2 Billion Verdict Against Monsanto
After hearing 17 days of testimony, it took a California jury less than two days to come to a decision in favor of the plaintiffs in Pilliod v. Monsanto. The jury issued a verdict against Bayer, now owner of Monsanto, requiring the company to pay $2 billion in punitive damages to Alberta and Alva Pilliod on top of $55 million in compensatory … [Read more...]
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