Alex Schenker

Alex loves nature and does his best to take care of the planet. He doesn't take for granted the serenity that can be found in the stillness of an ancient forest, or the majestic power of the ocean's large waves as they crash on an isolated island shoreline. He wants to raise awareness for how simple it can be to make a couple changes in your everyday life that can make a huge difference for the environment in the long term.

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How To Cook A Steak In A Cast Iron Skillet: Ribeye, Tenderloin, Skirt Steak, Multiple Steaks, Recipes, And More

Cooking the perfect steak is an art form that not everyone has mastered. Would you like to be one of the few that can check this off their skills list? Indeed, preparing and cooking steak is a process that can be intimidating for the average person. How do you cook it to get the perfect sear, without overcooking? How do you know when to flip it over and finish cooking it? What preparation is needed before turning on the stove? One critical way to ensure the perfect result is to choose the right cookware. And, once you know how to cook a steak in a cast iron skillet, you’ll never look back! Here’s how to make sure your steak is cooked perfectly from start to finish.

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Dirty cast iron skillet being prepared for cleaning with coarse salt, brush, scraper and dish towel on a counter (Caption: How To Clean A Cast Iron Skillet)

Best Ways To Clean A Cast Iron Skillet: After Using, If It’s Rusty, Old, Burt On, & More

Cast iron cookware! Is there anything it can’t do? From searing the perfect steak to serving delicious out-of-the-oven bread, this versatile product has certainly earned its stripes in the kitchen. However, many people still believe that cast iron is difficult to clean and simply requires too much maintenance. Others don’t like the fact that it can rust, and some are concerned with its price tag. What do you think? Let’s explore these opinions, learn how to clean a cast iron skillet in various conditions, and understand how to keep this hardworking kitchen tool in tip-top shape for years to come.

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Is Sodium Fluoride Dangerous? Risks and Benefits Analyzed

I remember going to the dentist as a kid and dreading the experience. Why? Not that any kid loves going to the dentist, but I was definitely ending up with cavities more often than not. This continued into adulthood unfortunately, and when I asked the dentist what I was doing wrong, he would explain to me that I had “strong gums, but weak teeth.” Great, I thought. “What toothpaste do you recommend I use?” I asked the dentist, thinking that must be the culprit. He would reply with” it doesn’t matter, as long as you have flavor and fluoride.” Sodium fluoride has long been known to be a cavity fighter. And to my knowledge was never really a health concern until recently…

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Tap Water Vs Bottled Water, Which is Better?

In a society that has become increasingly environmentally conscious, there are many concerns that center on bottled water. Water is one of life’s most precious resources so it is important to understand and know the things that can help conserve it. But there’s also been recent concerns over the quality of tap water and how it impacts our health. So which should you choose? The ultimate answer depends on your local situation. On the whole, tap water, when properly regulated, can be better for both your health and the environment. What can be done to save the Earth’s dwindling drinkable water supply? Read on to find out…

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Why Is Recycling So Important?

There are plenty of facts out there on why recycling is important. The world population is growing, not shrinking, and currently, each human being adds significant waste to the planet over his or her lifetime. In New York alone, people produce enough trash in one day to fill the entire Empire State building.The frustrating thing is, in most developed countries, it’s not that difficult to make a difference. And what a difference we can make. Here are some details, stats and tips…

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Three Mile Island Disaster: Nuclear Devastation

On March 28, 1979 the United States saw the biggest accident in the history of the United States commercial nuclear power generating industry that the nation has ever seen. A combination of mechanical failures within the nuclear power plant and a failure of those working at the plant to recognize the situation as it was occurring led to a near explosive incident for the state of Pennsylvania. While that Three Mile Island nuclear reactor was eventually controlled and claims were made that no effects of radiation leakage would be felt, year’s later doubt is still cast on these claims by researchers. While the severity of the Three Mile Island disaster on the International Nuclear Event Scale ranked far under the most recent nuclear disaster to occur in Japan in 2011, it still ranked at a 5 out of the seven-point scale and the aftermath was still of consequence.

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Is The Honey Bee In Danger of Extinction?

The Honey Bee is one of nature’s peculiarities but it is one creature which nature itself depends upon to a great extent. Without the Honey Bee there are many species of plants and fruit bearing trees that would not be pollinated and should the day come where the Honey Bee is no longer available these plants and trees would surely die out. As of late there has been a concern of the disappearance of Honey Bees surrounded by the worry that these beautiful natural pollinators will soon die out completely and since 2006 researchers have been dedicated to finding out more about this mysterious Colony Collapse Disorder to see what can be done to prevent it and save not only the Honey Bee but also the trees and flowers which it pollinates.

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Fish Tracking From Sea to Plate

Ecotrust Canada’s ThisFish lets you track the course of the fish you eat from catch to your plate. How does it work? Participating fishermen in Canada tag their catch with a unique code, that can be used by consumers on the ThisFish website to find out details on the catch, including who caught their fish, and how and when it was caught…

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Threatened and Endangered Animals

Animals are beautiful and fascinating. They are living, breathing creatures with significant meaning to their lives. A world without animals is no world at all. Humans and animals must co-exist in order to maintain balance and continuing survival on this planet. Yet with the rapid change in human societies in the last two centuries, many animals have not been able to adapt quickly enough to keep up, and as a result, they are in serious danger. This is why taking action for continuing survival of endangered animals is critical to life on earth…

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