New Mexico dairy CAFOs drives hundreds of millions in health costs, study finds
Air pollution from large, concentrated New Mexico dairy farms causes an estimated $217 million annually in health costs, with most of the toll coming from ammonia emissions that form dangerous particulate matter, according to a new study.
Top US lobby firms profit on both sides of the PFAS fight, report finds
Several major US lobby firms that are working for chemical industry interest groups to fight against strict regulation of harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water are also representing local governments wrestling with health and water quality issues stemming from the contamination, according to a new report.
Brewing battle over Forest Service glyphosate spraying near Lake Tahoe’s pristine waters
Katherine Levy remembers a childhood deeply rooted in the natural offerings of Lake Tahoe. Now she’s among a group of area residents battling a US government plan to spray herbicides, including the cancer-linked glyphosate weed killer – on property near the community’s cherished lake.
Study finds “green” air quality rating can still affect your heart health
A study from the University of Mississippi revealed that pollution levels deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can still be dangerous to human health, linking low-level pollution to cardiovascular issues.
New consumer report finds “concerning levels of additives” in popular snacks
Some of the snacks finding their way into American pantries contain “concerning levels of additives,” according to new findings by Consumer Reports and the food-scanning app Yuka.
Another industry-led campaign targets California’s animal welfare law
Several newspapers across farming states have run strikingly similar opinion columns over the past month that take issue with a California animal welfare law. The columns, however, do not mention that the author works for an industry-linked public relations firm.
MAHA’s CAFO conundrum
In its push for more meat eating, MAHA faces a challenging truth: current and future meat demand depends almost entirely on massive, concentrated animal feeding operations, CAFOs.
Federal review on weedkiller sparks backlash from environment and health groups
Advocates for environmental and human health protections are seeking to challenge a decision by US regulators that they say will allow the continued use of atrazine, a commonly used herbicide linked to cancer and other health problems.
Researchers call for urgent new policies to rein in ultra-processed foods
Wide consumption of ultra-processed foods is the product of a corporate playbook drawn up by “Big Tobacco” decades ago that is contributing to a rising tide of health problems, according to a series of papers published Wednesday by the American Journal of Public Health.
University launches research project into Iowa health crisis
The University of Iowa on Wednesday announced the launch of a statewide research initiative aimed at understanding how environmental exposures may be causing a range of dire health problems experienced by people around the state