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The Health of Trees and The Natural World Is Closely Linked To Our Own State of Health

The Health of Trees and The Natural World Is Closely Linked To Our Own State of Health

by Karen Foster, As a species, we’re just beginning to recognize that the environment is vital to our health. The need to reduce acid rain emissions, stop dumping hazardous wastes, and slow down deforestation needs be addressed from the perspective of people’s health. Evidence is increasing from multiple scientific fields that exposure to the natural [...]

Natural fungus may provide effective bedbug control

Natural fungus may provide effective bedbug control

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – “And don’t let the bedbugs bite” is no longer a harmless adage. In reality today, these bloodthirsty bugs infest thousands of homes. According to a team of Penn State entomologists, biopesticides — naturally occurring microorganisms — might provide an answer to this pest problem. Bedbugs need blood [...]

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