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08/17/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Radiation at “safe levels” near Fukushima, but experts raise concerns over contaminated storage tanks
In 2011, the Tohoku-oki earthquake and tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. The event then released an alarming amount of radioactive waste into the ocean. Now, local officials report that radiation levels have fallen to safe levels, except in the waters closest to the shuttered power plant. However, in an article published in […]
08/10/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Decade-long study uses dragonfly larvae to measure mercury pollution levels in US national parks
According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, a citizen science program that was started more than 10 years ago has helped researchers determine mercury pollution levels in the U.S. National Park System. The Dragonfly Mercury Project Dr. Sarah Nelson from the University of Maine and the Schoodic Institute first launched the original Dragonfly Mercury Project back in […]
08/01/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Without immediate action, plastic flow into oceans could TRIPLE by 2040: Researchers present measures to reduce plastic pollution by 80%
Despite the many technological advances mankind has made in the last few years, experts are still struggling to address a persistent threat to the environment and human health: Plastic waste. Findings from a study showed that, if left unchecked, the annual flow of plastic waste into the ocean could triple by 2040. Fortunately, the study authors […]
07/23/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Using quality water filters can help reduce your exposure to potentially harmful microplastics, advise scientists
Research suggests that microplastics are in seafood and in the very water that you drink. While studies have yet to determine the harmful effects of microplastics on human health, experts recommend using water filters to reduce exposure to microplastics in tap water. A credit card’s worth of microplastics ingested weekly Findings from a separate study conducted by […]
07/14/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Microplastics are EVERYWHERE: Yes, even in your gut and the food you eat, warn scientists
Plastics are everywhere – in food packaging, everyday items you use and even in personal hygiene products. But according to the shocking results of a study, there are also plastics inside your body. These findings, which were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that people ingest at least 50,000 microplastics annually. Despite the various studies on […]
07/02/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Wilderness survival: 8 Ways to find water in the wild
Stocking up on water is essential in a long-term survival scenario, like a week-long power outage. Better yet, if you know where to look for water while you’re out in the woods, you can use your gear to purify water so you can stay hydrated and prepare food to keep up your energy. Detailed below […]
06/17/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Watch what you eat: 5 Tips to help reduce your toxic plastic exposure in food and water
The National Library of Medicine defines microplastics as pieces of plastic smaller than 5 mm in size. Microplastics can be found in oceans, ocean seabeds, coastal waters, shorelines and the surface of the sea. They can even be found in food and water. To limit your exposure to microplastics, take measures such as filtering the water you […]
05/08/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Affordable home water storage for preppers
Before SHTF, it’s crucial to learn how to source water and store it properly so you can make it last a long time in your survival stockpile. This important prepping skill ensures that you have water for cooking and cleaning even if you lose access to water in a survival scenario. (h/t to SurvivalBlog.com) Ideally, you […]
05/04/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Coronavirus prepping: Water storage tips for lockdown scenarios
Lockdown policies throughout the country are keeping most people inside their homes, to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. As a prepper, you should have enough food in your stockpile to last you for at least a month. Besides food and survival gear, you’ll need clean water for drinking, cooking, cleaning and other tasks. […]
03/05/2020
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By Zoey Sky
The war on plastic rages on: Bali government bans single-use plastics
Countries throughout the globe are joining the fight to end plastic waste, and Bali is one of the latest to ban the use of single-use plastic items to reduce ocean pollution. The law’s six-month transition period ended in June 2019 and on July 2 of the same year, the law prohibiting plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam came into effect. […]
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