Indigenous people may be the Amazon’s last hope
Robert T. Walker – Brazil’s divisive President Jair Bolsonaro has taken another step in his bold plans to develop the Amazon rainforest.
Society
Controversial Theories Suggest Coronavirus Was Created In A Lab
John Vibes – Researchers have still not been able to identify the original source of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
New Study Shows Drinking Dairy Milk Could Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
Aaron Kesel – For women who drink two to three cups of diary milk per day, the associated risk of developing breast cancer rose by more than 70%.
Colombia Is Still the Deadliest Place to Be an Environmental Activist, Report Finds
Madison Dapcevich – Colombia was the most dangerous nation in 2019 to be an environmental activist and experts suspect that conditions will only get worse.
‘A Scourge of Biblical Proportions’: UN Leaders Sound Alarm on East Africa Locust Crisis in Call for Global Response
Jessica Corbett – The worst outbreak in decades has devastated crops across a region already enduring food insecurity, conflict, and climate impacts.
What’s in Children’s Drinking Water? Far Too Often, Something Neurotoxic
Children’s Health Defense Team – Hollywood seems to love a good David versus corporate Goliath tale,.
The Looming Financial Nightmare: So Much for Living the American Dream
John W. Whitehead – The national debt (the amount the federal government has borrowed over the years and must pay back) is $23 trillion and growing.
Animals Used To Transport Tourists At Great Pyramids Are Beaten And Abused
John Vibes – An undercover investigation found that animals used to transport tourists at the great pyramids were routinely beaten and held in extremely cruel conditions.
Pediatric Drug Poisoning Is on the Rise
Dr. Mercola – Between 2001 and 2008, unintentional drug poisonings in children aged 5 and younger rose 22%.
As Americans Distracted by Trump Tweets, President Quietly Attacks Medical Pot Protections
Matt Agorist – TAs many folks argued over the Stone debacle, behind the scenes, the Trump admin has been taking on medical marijuana — and not in a good way.
Gas Pipeline Rupture Injures 46, Forces 300 to Evacuate in Mississippi
Olivia Rosane – More than 300 people were forced to evacuate and 46 were sent to the hospital after a gas pipeline ruptured in Mississippi Saturday.
Marijuana Use Among Adults Over 65 is on the Rise, Study Shows
Aaron Kesel – More and more older adults are using marijuana to combat numerous health issues.
In Bali, young people lead the fight as a plastic plague threatens paradise
Johan Augustin – With the problem growing more acute, local organizations and youths are spearheading the fight against plastic waste.
Natural Protection Strategy Against Viruses, Including the Coronavirus
Charles K. Bens, Ph.D. – Every person has multiple viruses in their body, and everyone has experienced a viral infection at some point in their life.
Scientists Use 3D Printer To Develop Real Human Corneas For Blind Patients
John Vibes – The far-reaching implications of 3D printing technology are still yet to be fully realized, especially when it comes to medical applications.
Portland Is Generating Electricity From Turbines In The City’s Water Pipes
John Vibes – The city of Portland is working with a local energy company to install turbines inside of the city’s pipes to generate electricity.
Cochrane Founder Warns Flu Vaccine Research Is Corrupted
Dr. Mercola – Several meta-reviews show flu vaccinations are ineffective for preventing influenza and influenza-like illness.
In 2020, More People are Enslaved on Earth Than Ever Before in Human History
Matt Agorist – Despite massive leaps in technology and quality of life across the planet, there is still a very dark problem hiding in plain sight. Slavery.
Shocking Study Shows Police Chases Over Minor Crimes Kill Thousands of Innocent Bystanders
Jack Burns – Over 2,000 citizens over a four-year period were killed by cops as police were chasing suspect vehicles.
Meditation Changes the Structure of Your Brain in a Positive Way, Studies Show
Aaron Kesel – There’s no right or wrong way to meditate.