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06/26/2017 / By Mike Adams

California declares glyphosate weed killer (Roundup) to be a cancer-causing poison; will add to Proposition 65 warning list

In a significant victory for consumer safety — and a devastating blow to Monsanto — California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has declared that glyphosate weed killer is a known, cancer-causing carcinogen that will be added to the scope of Proposition 65. Glyphosate weed killer, also sold under the Roundup brand name by […]

05/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Avocados may soon be available all-year-round in California

Avocado fans of America: Rejoice! The beloved green fruit may soon be growing year-round in The Golden State. Thanks to the efforts of subtropical horticulturist Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, the Central Valley is poised to become the harvesting grounds of California’s avocados. The state is already America’s biggest avocado producer, with farmers maintaining orchards along the […]

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