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Bovine growth hormones, extensively used in the US to boost beef and milk production, have been the focus of debate for some time now. Controversy also surrounds the fact that there are no labeling requirements in the U.S. for growth hormones in food. A recent study making a strong environmental case for the controversial cattle injections, has added a new twist to the debate.

Bottled water, once a rarity, is now found everywhere, in homes, offices, stores, airplanes, and restaurants. In 2006, over eight billion gallons of bottled water was consumed across the globe. By 2007, the consumption in the US alone amounted to 8.8 billion gallons or 29 gallons per person.

When the small brown snake entered the U.S. Pacific Island Territory of Guam, there were 13 species of birds, 12 species of lizards and one bat species. What remains is one bat species, three forest birds and six native lizard species. On the other hand there are now one million nocturnal brown snakes even in the smallest areas of Guam. They damage power lines and enter homes through bathroom vents. The small brown snakes belong to the invasive species.

Why fairness cream? Because fairness is celebrated as a virtue in South Asia and light skin has great social implications both for men and women. Because dark, or what is euphemistically, called “wheatish complexion”, is considered ugly.

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that refers to the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain doctrine of non-violence and peace. Indian silk — used to manufacture saris, stoles and fabric —is famous for its quality, as well as for promoting the traditional method of weaving silk by hand.

The electricity that powers our civilization creates an invisible smog which is linked to depression, miscarriage and cancer. The strangest part is there are evidences of people becoming allergic to electricity.

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that refers to the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain doctrine of non-violence and peace.

Statistics reveal that an average person utilizes the skin of 1.5-2 buffalo only for the sake of foot wear. Apart from that pollutants derived from the making of a shoe could include dioxin, volatile organic compounds, solvents, chromium, hide waste effluent, and isocyanates.

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Organic milk is milk that comes from farms where the cows live relaxed lives, roam freely and graze on grass that’s grown without the use of artificial chemicals. Organic milk has been found to be a valuable dietary source of vitamins and antioxidants, almost next in effectiveness to fruits and vegetables.

“Organic” refers to the growing and processing of agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat, in a way designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution.