🐕 Tree-planting dogs, chewing gum concern, dementia test

Happy Friday my friend,

What makes reforestation absolutely adorable? 🐕💨 These dogs wearing native plant seed “backpacks”, who run through fire-affected areas, dispersing seeds as they dart through the forest!

ECL TRIVIA: What is the most recycled material in the world? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

👜 PLANT-BASED LEATHER: Startup Alt. Leather has created Australia’s first 100% plant-based leather alternative, made from agricultural waste and natural fibers with zero plastics or animal products. This sustainable material mimics the look and feel of leather while reducing environmental impacts, designed for industries like fashion and car interiors. Click here to learn more.

🌳 POWER PLANT: Energy producer Vattenfall has canceled their plans for the Netherlands' largest wood pellet biomass plant. This decision marks a major accomplishment for Dutch forest conservationists who argue that biomass energy production of this type “produces more carbon emissions per unit of energy than coal,” and contributes to deforestation and biodiversity loss. Read more about this landmark decision and the ripple effects it may have around protecting forests around the world.

🦇 BATTY NAVIGATION: Ever wonder how bats never crash into each other during events like mass cave exits and other high-density “rush hour” flights? Scientists at Tel Aviv University reveal that bat echolocation call patterns shift drastically within seconds of cave emergence to avoid signal “jamming,” and individual bats are focused on the immediate bat and noise in front of them– not all the bats in the group. Take a moment to be in awe of our flighted friends HERE and read about this bat study.

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

🍬 STICKY SITUATION: Is your piece of chewing gum actually just… plastic? Scientists say a single piece of gum can release thousands of microplastic particles within 2 minutes of chewing. Even “natural” gum contains abundant polyolefins, “a group of plastics that includes polyethylene and polypropylene.” These plastics are detached during chewing and ingested, “and a large piece of gum could release up to 3k plastic particles.” If the average person chews a stick of gum roughly every other day, the researchers estimated that may result in the ingestion of around 30k microplastic particles per year.

👂 NATURE FOR YOUR NERVES: What’s one of the fastest ways to restore peace and harmony for your nervous system? Listen to nature sounds! These 7 sounds including rain, crackling fire, and chimes, can aid in relieving stress, emotional release, and improving concentration. Research has shown that listening to nature sounds helps to speed healing, and allows the body to recover faster after a stressful event. 

🧠 DEMENTIA BLOOD TEST: Is there a way to know how advanced Alzheimer’s symptoms are, or the extent of cognitive decline? An article published earlier this week reveals yes, there’s a new blood test that can test for this, and it “also offers valuable insight into whether a person’s symptoms are due to Alzheimer’s or another underlying condition.” Read more HERE about this groundbreaking advancement in Alzheimer’s research.

📳 What you’ve heard about 5G and EMFs

A team of Swedish scientists recently published something disturbing...

As you'll discover during the EMF Hazards Summit, they documented 8 case studies of people living near newly-installed 5G towers.

The results? Within days of activation, residents living within 150 feet developed unexplained symptoms. Headaches. Sleep issues. Fatigue. Even nosebleeds.

Once these people moved away? The symptoms vanished.

The radiation levels measured near these towers were still "within safety limits" according to government guidelines.

Meanwhile, 5G towers are being installed in neighborhoods across the world. Every. Single. Day. Even directly on school campuses.

During the 2025 EMF Hazards Summit: Safeguard Our Future (April 10-15), journalist Mona Nilsson will reveal:

• Why current "safety" limits could be up to 100k X too high

• The astronomical radiation levels measured near these towers

• Why some people (and even pets) got sick while others didn't

• What this means for your family's safety

• Simple steps to protect yourself if you live near a tower

===> Save Your Spot: 2025 EMF Hazards Summit (April 10-15)

You deserve to know about these findings. Join us at the EMF Hazards Summit to learn the facts and get practical solutions to protect yourself, and future generations.

Photo of the week

Trivia Answer:

Steel. Steel is the most recycled material globally, with over 80% of all steel being recycled, thanks to its ability to be reused without losing quality.

🎥 Diagnosing Tree Disease

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