New Report Sparks Questions and Controversy Over Possible Causes for Iowa “Cancer Crisis”

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Binge drinking doubted as cause of Iowa’s rising cancer incidence.

The Stream, January 31, 2024: In Portugal, a Proposed Lithium Mine Threatens Ancient Waterways and Wildlife

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In northeastern Portugal, a proposed open-pit lithium mine threatens ancient water channels and a nearby national park.

“We Can’t Sit Back” – Amid Polluted Water and Climbing Cancer Rates, Iowa Eyes Farm Chemicals

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Health authorities react to rampant fertilizer and pesticide contamination in water.

Year in Water, 2023

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Scenes from the Great Acceleration

Push to Turn Farm Manure into Renewable Energy Draws Concerns

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Billions in Taxpayer-funded incentives for new, loosely regulated U.S. energy sector.

Will Energy From Manure Help or Harm Water Quality in Michigan?

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Chevron and two utilities are building big methane biodigesters on the state’s largest dairies.

Fresh, November 14, 2023: Near Chicago’s Airports, Fears of Groundwater Contamination from Firefighting Foam

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At Chicago’s Midway and O’Hare airports, local officials are concerned about groundwater contamination from past use of firefighting foam.

US Regulators Order Minnesota to Clean Up Nitrate Contaminated Water

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EPA acts to limit an “imminent” health threat

EPA Restarts Assessment of Health Risks from Nitrate in Water

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The agency will evaluate the hazards from agriculture’s primary water pollutant