Nineteen European Union countries have banned GM crops from their fields following citizen petitions that spread across Europe due to environmental concerns. [1] Slovenia, Malta, Luxembourg, Denmark, Bulgaria, Germany, Cyprus, Latvia, Greece, Croatia, France, Austria, Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Italy have banned several already approved GM crops. Regions such as […]
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"Half the time you should do what you love most, the other half of the time you don't have to do anything else." Popular Wisdom The idea that "doing nothing" is a skill that can be learned may seem disconcerting at first. It's probably just a matter of letting go of […]
MESSAGE FROM THE HOPI ELDERS They have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people that the Hour has arrived. Here are the things to consider: Where are you living? What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in the right relationship? Where is the water? Know your garden: It is time for you to speak […]
During the driest season of the year in several provinces of Ecuador, including Santa Elena, large areas of forest and dry and desert scrub become ideal fuel for forest fires. With the rains in the winter, a layer of […]
Although it might be considered something very fun or part of Ecuadorian culture, the truth is that fires and burn injuries increase on this date. "As a paramedic, I have observed how horrible it is to see families left homeless, people losing their hands or suffering severe burns all over […]
December is here, and the atmosphere of the end-of-year and Christmas holidays is already in full swing: celebrations with colleagues, end-of-year celebrations at schools and universities, or family reunions. Where we'll celebrate, who'll be invited, what we'll wear, and what menu we'll choose for food and drinks are all […]
By putting these suggestions into practice, we will optimize energy consumption in our homes. Refrigerators or freezers: Check that the door closes properly. If the seal fails, replace it. Try to open it only when necessary and for as little time as possible. Opening and closing the door often results in waste. Place it away from […]
Making your home a place of trust and support is the most important thing a parent can do. Children who feel ignored or unappreciated are more vulnerable to abduction or exploitation. REMEMBER, there is no substitute for proper attention and supervision. Here are some tips to help you keep your children safe […]
In recent years, plastic waste has increased alarmingly due to the consumption of products in disposable packaging. Despite the existence of at least 50 types of plastics, there are only recycling programs for a few of them, mainly PET. It is estimated that only 1/5 of what is collected is […]
It is said that in ancient times, in what is now Anconcito Parish, there was no cemetery for burying the dead, so the bodies were carried on foot to Santa Elena on the shoulders of friends and family. Halfway along the path, there was a very large guasango tree that […]
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