The world is in the midst of an insect extinction crisis. We’ve all heard about the plight of bees, but … More
Category: Ideas
Metamodern Meditation
I only recently ran into metamodernism, the new kid on the block ready to sweep postmodernism into the dust bin … More
Threshold mechanisms in acetylcholine pathway insecticides and environmental safety
Overview Previously we looked at some of the basic principles of nervous system function and how chemicals from several pesticide … More
EPA’s Proposed Imidacloprid Exposure Limitations are Not Strong Enough
Our comment letter to EPA follows below. OPP Docket Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), (28221T) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. … More
The Mechanisms of Neuro-toxic Pesticides
Agricultural pesticides have become part of the chemical landscape that we all live in. To be able to make intelligent … More
Environmental Implications of Pesticides with Delayed Toxicity
The debate about the environmental safety, or lack there of, for the neonicotinoid insecticides begs us to ask what would … More
DateTrike Construction
Wherever we go on the DateTrike, our vehicle turns heads, gets smiles, and everyone wants one. I’m won’t be making … More
Resolving the Imidacloprid Paradox and the CCD Connection
There are quite a number of studies that show imidacloprid and other neonicotinoid insecticides don’t do much damage to honeybees at levels … More
The Case of the Curious Caseins – A1/A2 Milk
It is always exciting to encounter a fresh topic that has escaped attention, yet with a little investigation, demands it. … More
The Carbon Cost of Coal Trains
The debate is heating up over the transport of coal from mines in Wyoming and Colorado to west coast ports, … More
