Cancer rates are rising in Iowa, even as the national rate declines. A new report from the Iowa Environmental Council and the Harkin Institute links elevated rates of more than a dozen cancers to farm chemicals. Researchers say pesticide exposure alone may pose risks comparable to smoking.
Activists, members of Congress and industrial workers voiced their concerns on Capitol Hill this week as the EPA prepares to roll back protections under the 2024 Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention rule.
A Wisconsin biogas facility billed as climate-friendly is emitting nearly 5,000 metric tons of methane a year — equal to 30,000 gas cars. Such digesters are meant to cut emissions, but critics say leaks, pollution and hidden costs raise serious concerns.
Our investigation with The Guardian previously uncovered internal company documents showing Syngenta knew for decades about research linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease and sought to influence scientific research and public opinion.
Children’s health researchers gathered at a legislative briefing in Washington, DC this week to share recent science on how phthalates, organophosphate pesticides, food additives and other chemicals harm kids’ brains.
Bayer has announced a proposed $7.25 billion class action settlement to address tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer — including future cases. The deal must still be approved by the court and ties into a key Supreme Court fight over weedkiller warnings.
The Trump administration this week announced the official demise of the endangerment finding, a 2009 determination that six greenhouse gases are harmful for health that gave the US EPA legal backing to set emission standards for cars, trucks and power plants under the Clean Air Act.
A proposed 3,450-cow dairy in mid-Michigan is sparking fierce debate over clean water, antibiotic resistance and manure digesters. Supporters say it means jobs and renewable energy. Critics warn local rivers are already overwhelmed with dangerous contaminants associated with large livestock operations. The big question: how many animals can one watershed support?
Two recent studies add to mounting evidence that the insecticide chlorpyrifos may be harming the brains of humans and wildlife. Despite coming close to a national ban years ago, the chemical is still sprayed on nearly a dozen US crops.
US health officials just released updated dietary guidelines — calling for Americans to eat whole foods, including protein and dairy,while avoiding highly processed foods. Experts are split: some praise the focus on real food, others worry the emphasis on red meat and full-fat dairy could be harmful.
TNL reporter Shannon Kelleher explains.