More on the decline in the bee population From Grist: Honeybee problem nearing a ‘critical point’ From Cornucopia Institute: Genetically Engineered Crops in the Real World – Bt Corn, Insecticide Use, and Honey Bees From Food Democracy Now: Stand up for family farmers (and bees) against Monsanto’s abusive seed monopoly From Grist (again): Zombie Bees…
Hank D and the Bee: 3 Bees Discuss Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)
Long time “hankheads” may recognize this as an old Hank D and the Bee cartoon. However, it is a bit different–I made it mildly more disturbing, and added Wendy to the strip. Happy Holidays! Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow…
The holidays can be like candy canes – they’re sticky, they’re sweet, with a whole lot of little surprises. But worrying about the ingredients in candy canes is the last thing any parent wants to have to think about at this time of year. Yet with the growing number of children with diabetes, obesity, allergies,…
I know this is not a holiday or winter cartoon (though Hank is green and Beet is red), so for your fix of snowy holiday humor, check out these cartoons. Also, beets are good for you. Eat them. Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and…
How ’bout a couple of cookies for breakfast, son? No? How ’bout a Twinkie? Oh, you’d rather have some cereal? That’s a great choice – much more nutritious than eating dessert for breakfast! Not so fast, dad. That breakfast cereal could actually have more sugar in it than junk food, according to a new study…
[Posted by John “the Worm Man” Anderson in hopes that thinking human beings the world over who believe that their way is the right way, may re-consider. In a proud yet humble spirit as my First Nations friends would say “I offer this in a good way”.] “As stewards of the Garden we need to…
More Thanksgiving-related info From NaturalPapa: Family Thankfulness Activities for Fall From EcoSnobberySucks: Hunting your own food: A liberal converts From EcoChildsPlay: How Can I Detox My Thanksgiving Diet? From Eat.Drink.Better: The Anatomy of a Genetically Modified Turkey [Infographic] …and in case you’re not familiar with the above-reference railroad (for shame): History of the Underground Railroad…
Thanksgiving is the perfect start to the holiday season: food, family, friends, shopping, vacation time. But, we all know that Thanksgiving doesn’t come without its drawbacks. Between the cost of putting on a Thanksgiving dinner, over-eating and spending too much on Black Friday, the start of the holiday season can get a bit overwhelming. If…
Psst. Hey you. How about a sweet little permaculture music video to start your day? A permaculture video with a catchy tune, an important lesson, and a ukelele, no less. No Such Thing As Waste, a permaculture principle song by yardboidoroony. Filmed & Edited by Wee Earthlings. Animations by OzJThomas.
Are you concerned with the hidden social costs of the products you buy? Want to support fair wages and social justice while you do your shopping? Then you might want to consider choosing Fair Trade products over your other options, and now you can find them with just a couple of clicks. October is Fair…
Did you know that you can save a significant amount of money on your family’s grocery bills by buying foods in bulk? And not only that, but you’ll also help generate less waste at the same time. To help more people understand how buying in bulk helps their pocketbook and the environment, the Bulk is…
Those cereals in the grocery aisle with the ‘natural’ label might just be made from the same old conventionally grown grains, but labeled as ‘natural’ to deceive you in order to charge higher prices for inferior ingredients. “Cornucopia and USDA research finds GMOs, and toxic pesticide residues, in “natural” cereal ingredients… and many “natural” brands…
More on “No to GMO month” and GM HFCS… From EatDrinkBetter: Non-GMO Month & New GMO Report From HuffPo: Genetically Modified Foods: 4 Reasons to Celebrate Non-GMO Month From GMO Watch: High-fructose corn syrup. Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow…
More on bees, honey, and Local Harvest From PBS: The Buzz About Bees–A Flush Fund of Fascinating Facts PBS Again: Silence of the Bees (video: Full Episode) From St. Louis: Local Harvest Grocery Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe…
