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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Facing a Threat to Farming and Food Supply
Climate change may be global in its sweep, but not all of the globe's citizens will share equally in its woes. And nowhere is that truth more evident, or more worrisome, than in its projected effects on agriculture. Several recent analyses have concluded that the higher temperatures expected in com... Continued...

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Toxic Chemicals from Common Products Found in Minnesotans
St. Paul - Three highly toxic chemicals used in everyday products were found in five Minnesotans who participated in a nationwide biomonitoring project, according to a new report issued today by a Healthy Legacy, a statewide coalition dedicated to promoting safer products without the use of toxic ch... Continued...

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

New Study Reveals MRSA Bacteria Common Among Pigs and Farm Workers
A new study published in Veterinary Microbiology found methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevalent in Canadian pig farms and pig farmers, pointing to animal agriculture as a source of the deadly bacteria. The Veterinary Microbiology study (Khanna et al. 2007) is the first to show... Continued...