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Nature Is Becoming A Thing Of The Past

The New York Times maps out that tiny fraction of U.S. lands still unscathed by mining, farming, logging and other human endeavors. We better enjoy it while we can -- trends suggest these pristine lands are about to go the way of the dinosaur.

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Pesticides

Syngenta exits paraquat production, but other manufacturers will continue supplying it

March 6, 2026

The agricultural chemical and seed giant Syngenta announced it will stop producing the toxic weedkiller paraquat by the end of June this year.

But this is a tactical retreat, not a public health...

Climate & Agriculture

Factory Farms

Trump tariff bailout sends billions to mega farms, speeding consolidation

February 24, 2026

Nearly 40% of the $11 billion taxpayer-funded farm bailout meant to offset the effects of the Trump administration tariffs, known as bridge payments, will likely flow to the largest farms.

An EWG...

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Chlormequat

Paraquat

Pesticides

PFAS Chemicals

At EPA and FDA, Zeldin and RFK Jr. celebrate a year in office – while public health suffers

February 13, 2026

Friday the 13th is supposed to be unlucky – and for Americans’ health, it may be just that.

That’s because it marks the anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s swearing-in as health secretary. It also...

Meat and Dairy Alternatives

Factory Farms

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Children’s Health

Sharp rise in livestock antibiotic use threatens life-saving medications

January 21, 2026

The sale of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock surged in 2024, raising serious concerns about overuse of these medications worsening drug resistance.

Antibiotics are classified as...

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