A wrongful death lawsuit filed in United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois on July 19 claims that a Louisiana man developed Parkinson’s disease and died from the disease as a result of his exposure to paraquat. The lawsuit was filed against Syngenta. The lawsuit is now one of around 1,300 lawsuits that have …
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The Dust Bowl and Effects on Farming in the 1930s
In the 1930s, the United States faced a decade of financial hardship. Across the country, individuals and families suffered from lost income, hunger, and even homelessness. No place felt the devastation of the times more than the people whose lives were directly impacted by the ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl. As one of …
Do Fire Victims Face Taxes?
Most people who receive legal settlements face taxes on those settlements, even when the settlements involve fire-related losses. Fire victims may be surprised by this and think it is unfair. A federal tax bill and a California tax bill have been proposed which might lead to some recoveries in wildfire lawsuits being exempt from taxes. …
California State History: San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the most famous cities in the world. When people think of the city, it’s often of well-known landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge, or its diverse and bohemian culture. What one may not recognize are the important contributions this city has made to the history of California and the United …
Agricultural Sciences and the Origins of Farming
Agriculture took root 12,000 years ago and changed how people lived and society in general. Before agriculture, humans were traditionally hunter-gatherers. By introducing farming to their daily lives, human populations were able to increase their food supply. Civilizations and cities grew along with the population. Agriculture changed the way people were able to survive in …
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
While motorcyclists make up a small percentage of drivers on the road, motorcyclists are far more likely to be injured or killed in traffic accidents than drivers of other vehicles. Because of this, it’s vital to know what to do after a motorcycle accident no matter if you are the motorcyclist, the driver of a …
Gardening for Pollinators
What Are Pollinators? Pollinators are animals that carry pollen from flower to flower, which enables the plant to produce fruits and seeds. The most common pollinators are insects such as bees, butterflies, wasps, ants, and beetles. However, birds, bats, and moths do also pollinate. Who Are the Pollinators? The Value of Birds and Bees Native …
Los Angeles Resources for Drug Addicts
More than ten million people call Los Angeles County home, and out of those, around 740,000 are dealing with drug addiction. Sadly, the number of deaths attributed to drug addiction in the area has been steadily rising: 830 people died of an accidental drug overdose in the county in 2019, but that number rose to …
Living With Parkinson’s Disease: Diet and Exercise
Parkinson’s disease can be a devastating diagnosis that causes significant uncertainty and fear. Many people living with this degenerative disorder, however, can live a full life before the onset of more debilitating symptoms. Although there currently is no cure, there are ways to reduce the symptoms and potentially slow the disease’s progression. While medication is …
Guide to Gardening Without Pesticides
Gardeners have often been willing to try using anything that will help their plants grow. Unfortunately, some tools that people once thought were safe turn out to have harmful effects. Gardening with chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers can result in serious health issues for people and animals, and these chemicals can also hurt the environment. …