The nature of work in early times was basically dependent on the survival needs of an individual. However, through the passing of time, inevitable structural changes regarding work have pushed through. Jobs have evolved as an integral part of individuality and became an important...

When Hurricane Floyd hit the United States last September, the storm deluged North Carolina with 20 inches of rain, flooding 44,000 homes and causing the death of at least 49 residents. But as if this weren't damage enough, the devastation extended to...

Sales of organic milk are soaring, but watchdogs say some of the dairy products shoppers are consuming may not be as earth-friendly as the labels purport.A large dairy in Tulare County recently became the first in California to have its organic certification suspended because it...

At Rutgers University's animal farm, where future veterinarians train, male piglets are pulled squealing from their mother to be castrated — without anesthesia — before they are 10 days old.The process takes only 10 seconds, said Michael Fennell, the farm's director of animal care. He...

Provides a detailed description about farming today. Describes the health a pollution concerns of such operations. Details how poultry is treated on factory farms.