Percy Schmeiser is a canola farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada. He was the first farmer to win a law suit against Monsanto. This landmark case, which went before the Federal Court of Canada, has attracted international attention because it could help deter

They say that money is the root of all evil. When it comes to corporate responsibility, this is clearly the case as the only legal responsibility corporations have is to make money for their shareholders. The chemical companies have clever marketers spin

Last year in New York State, former Governor Patterson launched a pesticide reduction policy which was created to help protect children from pesticide use on playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields, campgrounds, beaches, and hiking trails. This measur

The DIY home renovation concept is a very popular trend, especially with the high cost of home renovation and the need to live more sustainably. Providing that you have the expertise or have the proper instruction, it can also be very cost effective as i

November 11, 2011 is a significant date to many belief systems. The number eleven is the fifth prime number (contrary to popular belief, the number 1 is not a prime number). November 11 is also Veterans Day, which is World War I – known at the time

With the myriad of environmental and health related concerns that have come about due to natural gas development, people are left with a whole slew of problems that are often quite costly. These problems have been difficult to handle, especially since th

Due to the fact that the pet food industry remains unregulated, consumers could very well be buying products for their animal companions that could be detrimental to their health. Regardless of pet food related deaths, this $53 bn dollar industry remains

While there is a great need to find immediate available resources for energy, there is also an even greater need to ensure that the methods of extraction are safe and have minimal impact. According to the Wilderness Society, more oil and gas drilling occ

Although the economy may not be thriving, people will always take advantage of a bargain because the bottom line is saving money any time of the year is always welcome. It doesn’t matter if it is a simple discount that is run during lunchtime or fr

The Organic View Radio Show is happy to feature a new series every Friday night at 7pm, Eastern called The Organic View After Dark: "Shift Happens". The shows will explore an enlightened view of the current state of the pragmatic world. Shift Happens wil