Patrick Simmons+FollowMicroplastics Found in Backyard Bugs?!Just when you thought plastic pollution was a beach problem, turns out it’s in our gardens too. Scientists found microplastics in slugs, snails, earthworms—even beetles—across Sussex. Some bugs had plastic pieces nearly a quarter their body length! The wild part? These plastics are making their way up the food chain to birds, hedgehogs, and maybe even us. Polyester from clothes and fibers from sewage sludge seem to be the main culprits. Is our entire food chain basically contaminated now? #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #FoodChain #Science10Share
Kristin Shaw+FollowWhy Ranchers Are Freaking Out Right NowHeads up, beef lovers: a nasty bug called the New World screwworm is creeping back toward the U.S., and ranchers are on high alert. This parasite’s larvae can turn a small cut on cattle into a nightmare, risking big losses for your burger supply. With border closures and calls for more bug-fighting tech, the beef biz is scrambling to keep your steaks safe. Ranchers are checking their herds like hawks—so maybe give your local beef a little extra love! #BeefAlert #FoodChain #AgNews #MoneyHacks #ConsumerWatch #Business8122Share
Kristin Shaw+FollowWhy Your Eggs Cost More (and Smell Worse)Ever wonder why eggs are so pricey lately? Turns out, when bird flu hits a chicken farm, millions of birds are killed fast—sometimes by teens in tough conditions, with questionable safety gear. With only one company handling the cleanup nationwide, delays mean farms use rougher, cheaper methods to get the job done. The result? Higher grocery bills, a lot of waste, and some serious questions about how our food gets to the table. #EggPrices #BirdFlu #FoodChain #GroceryHacks #WorkplaceSafety #Business70Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowMicroplastics Messing With Our Fish?!Just read that scientists found microplastics in Rohu fish (a major food source in Asia), and it’s causing serious health issues for them—think stunted growth and messed-up intestines. The wild part? These tiny plastics come from stuff like food packaging and cosmetics, and barely any of it gets recycled. It’s not just bad for fish, but for the whole food chain. Makes you wonder how much plastic we’re actually eating too! Time to rethink those single-use plastics, right? #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #EcoFriendly #FoodChain #Sustainability #Science30Share
