Strawberries and spinach continue to top the annual list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by three greens (kale, collard and mustard), nectarines, apples, grapes, and bell and hot peppers, according to the Environmental Working Group’s 2022 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Cherries were next … Read more
The use of chemical pesticides in agriculture is a highly contentious topic, provoking powerful emotions from environmentalists, consumer groups, politicians, and the agricultural community. Last month, I wrote about the French EcoPhyto program and focused on steps that can be taken to reduce the risks of pesticide use. This month, I will focus on how … Read more
Seven heroin or cocaine overdoses in the past three days are prompting officials in downtown New York to issue a “surge alert.” The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says an increase in heroin and opioid overdoses required the public health alert. In addition to overdoses, the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) also showed “a trend … Read more