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Climate Change

20 Mar 2017

As we sit here freezing and dreaming of southern climes, it is hard to conceive of global warming. But it is happening and the long term effects will not be pleasant. How do I know that the climate...

Plastics in the Kitchen

20 Mar 2017

Oh, those analytical chemists. They do cause problems don’t they? With their ability to find the presence of chemicals at parts per trillion, they can not only find the needle in the proverbial...

Resistance to 2,4-D Resistant Corn and Soy

20 Mar 2017

Get ready for a new controversy.  Corn and soybeans that are genetically engineered to resist the weed killer 2,4-D are heading for approval.  And they are also heading for an onslaught of...

GMOs and Omega-3 Fats

20 Mar 2017

Mention genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and watch the brows wrinkle. People just don’t want the genes in their meals modified, even if they are not quite sure what genes are. Better just...

The Toxicity of Bisphenol A

20 Mar 2017

Take an aspirin tablet. Now imagine cutting it in half. And in half again. Keep doing this, obviously in your imagination, until you have about three million pieces. Now take one of those pieces...

Why Do Leaves Have Autumn Colours?

20 Mar 2017

For many, the colour change of the leaves come September instigates a feeling of melancholy. Still, nobody denies that the reds, greens, oranges, and yellows are a spectacular sight! But what is...

Allergies: A Consequence of a Hygiene-Obsessed Society

20 Mar 2017

As our hygiene and cleanliness improves it seems we become more susceptible to allergies. It's as if our immune system is yearning for action, but having no enemies in the form of infectious agents...

Accountants, Bookkeepers, Sales Clerks and BPA

20 Mar 2017

The thermal printing paper that is commonly used for cash register receipts contains bisphenol A, the chemical that has generated a great deal of controversy because of concerns that it may have an...

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