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Cows And The Environment

May 18, 2017 By EarthWise

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There are many environmental problems associated with ruminant livestock and these problems continue to grow as the demand for meat-rich diets increases around the world.  One of the biggest problems is that cows emit methane through eructation (or belching) as they chew their cud.   Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, some 25 times more potent at trapping heat than carbon dioxide.  More than a quarter of all human-originated methane going into the atmosphere comes from raising livestock.

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Tiger Poaching

February 14, 2017 By EarthWise

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Last year, tiger poaching in India jumped to its highest levels in 15 years.   The spike was the result of killings by gangs of poachers, tigers being snared by locals trying to trap other animals for food, and by cutbacks in anti-poaching efforts because of budget cuts.

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Livestock And Antibiotics

January 19, 2017 By EarthWise

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According to the FDA, approximately three-quarters of all antibiotics used in the U.S. are fed to livestock for non-therapeutic purposes.  This routine administration of antibiotics promotes the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can spread to animals and humans.   And as antibiotic-resistant bacteria spreads, medicines used to treat human diseases can become less effective. Antibiotic resistant infections kill 90,000 Americans each year.

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The Threat Of Bushmeat Hunting

November 22, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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A recent study has identified the steep decline of more than 300 species of mammals as a result of unregulated or illegal hunting.  Humans are consuming many of the world’s wild mammals to the point of extinction.

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Help For Pangolins

November 3, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Poaching and illegal trafficking in exotic animals is a world-wide problem that most of us are aware of.  What most of us are less aware of is that the most trafficked mammal in the world is the pangolin, which you may well have never even heard of.

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Animal Welfare

November 1, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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One week from today many of us will head to the polls to make critical decisions about who will represent us in the White House, in Congress, and in state and local offices.  And in several states, people will also vote on the humane treatment of animals.

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Whale Sharks

September 9, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea.  They can grow more than 40 feet in length, weigh up to 47,000 lbs, and have a lifespan of about 70 years.  They can be found cruising in the open waters of tropical oceans.  But despite being enormous, whale sharks are no threat to humans.  The docile beasts, which feed almost exclusively on plankton, have often been referred to as “gentle giants.”

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Food Waste And Behavior

May 27, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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In a recent article in Science entitled “Waste not, want not, emit less,” Danish researchers looked at the problem of food waste in both developed and developing countries.  Overall, about a third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, but the reasons for this vary in different parts of the world.

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Global Water Scarcity

March 23, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Water is a simple chemical compound containing two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom connected by covalent bonds.  It covers 71% of Earth’s surface and is vital for all forms of life.  Despite its abundance, water that is safe for drinking is globally in short supply. 

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Laboratory Meat

March 4, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Many of us crave the scent and taste of grilled meat.  Even staunch vegetarians seek out imitation meat products that simulate the look and flavor of animal protein.

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Preservatives

February 8, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Augmenting food with preservatives is not a recent practice.  For thousands of years, we have canned fruits with sugar, preserved meats with salt, and pickled vegetables so that they could keep in hot humid environments.

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Thanksgiving Turkeys

November 19, 2015 By EarthWise

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Mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.  Thanksgiving is just one week away.  Many of us will spend the next several days shopping around for ingredients, including one of this country’s oldest traditions: the turkey.

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Local Food In A Global World

November 12, 2015 By Nationally Produced Shows

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In the Northeast, many are enjoying the last of autumn’s bounty. When we grow fruits and vegetables, we can choose to forgo pesticides, GMOs, or industrial fertilizer. When we shop at farmer’s markets, we support family farms and help maintain open space that we all enjoy.

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