by Andrew Miller | Nov 19, 2017 | Social Responsibility
According to reputable energy sources, the United States has abundant reserves of natural gas. In fact, the U.S. leads all other nations in its harvesting of this clean energy resource, tapping into the 2,543 trillion cubic feet that energy experts agree will fuel our...
by Andrew Miller | Nov 8, 2017 | Social Responsibility
In Australia, the government is engineering a wheat species that can shut down parts of its own genetic code. Permanently. This development wouldn’t be quite so appalling if the molecules in this genetically modified (GM) grain didn’t also line up with GATC...
by Andrew Miller | Oct 17, 2017 | Social Responsibility
What we wash down the drains, we eventually drink! When researchers isolated the chemical Triclosan – an antibacterial disinfectant – at the half-century mark, medical professionals were enthusiastic. Nosocomial infections, or those acquired in hospitals, were...
by Andrew Miller | Jun 25, 2013 | Social Responsibility
A recent conversation with an older and more experienced OB/GYN (obstetrics and gynecology) led to some startling surprises about the behaviors, nutritional needs and deep concerns of women who are expecting a baby in today’s hectic world. Given the higher...
by Andrew Miller | Apr 24, 2013 | Social Responsibility
Under rules of the European Commission, or EC, a European Citizen’s Initiative (ECI) allows EU residents to collaborate in designing EU law and policy. Effective April 1, 2012, the provision is part of the Treaty of Lisbon and aims at expanding “direct...
