Why the water filter in your fridge is a no-go: With more and more smart technology coming into our homes, it may be wise to further investigate whether they are meeting our health requirements. For example, refrigerators. The risks associated to drinking water filtered by your fridge include exposure to microorganisms found in your tap…
How Bad is the Water Pollution in Joplin, Mo?
Water pollution in the Ozarks has always been a thing, and in this article, we are looking at the tap water pollution in Joplin, MO. The chemicals and contaminants within our water supply comes from a variety of different places, such as metal released from mining and refineries, fertilizer runoff, urban runoff, industrial pollution, and…
Due to Rising Cost of Water & Supply Issues, Costco Limits Purchases
Supply and demand issues, rising cost of water, and with the spread of the Delta Variant, Costco is playing it safe. By the way, it’s finally happened! Costco has graced the Ozarks with its’ presence! Not only are they offering employees higher wages and benefits while selling low-cost food and necessities in bulk at competitive…
Sharks in Florida’s Canals – Massive Red Tide Bloom
Droves of sharks have cornered themselves deep within Florida’s canals. Blacktips, bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks are seeking refuge from doom lying just beyond the coast. What are they swimming away from? An unprecedented bloom of red tide. Red tide happens when Karenia brevis, a specific form of algae, blooms and overloads our ocean waters…
7 Ways Climate Change is Impacting Our Planet
Climate change is no longer a conspiracy theory; it is fact. Climate change is the result of global warming caused by emissions of greenhouse gases from human beings. This results in large-scale shifts in weather patterns and can even impact the migratory patterns of animals on Earth. There are many ways we are contributing to…
