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Organic Dairies Say Federal Pricing System Costs Them Millions
A series of lawsuits argues an obsolete profit-sharing system is subsidizing industrial dairy farms.
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With Fertilizer Pollution on the Rise, Iowa Will Invest $100 Million in Water Treatment
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Almost 20 Percent of Americans Are Drinking Nitrate Contaminated Water
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U.S. Moves Closer to Blocking Illegal Seafood Imports
Fisheries & Aquaculture•6 min read
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Most Agree Fungi-Based Food Is A Greener, Meat-Like Protein
Survey says majority agree fungi-based foods are sustainable meat alternatives with a protein profile that’s similar to meat, despite knowledge gaps around the reasons why.
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The Columbia River Is Polluted. Are Fish Farms Making It Worse?
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Cancer Rates Are Higher Near Factory Farms, Study Finds
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Less Salmon, More Oysters: Aquaculture Could Reduce its Climate Impact by Embracing Bivalves and Seaweed
Most farmed seafood comes from fin fish, but a new study urges shifting production toward bivalves and seaweed.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•5 min read
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The ‘Gelatin Trick’ — Clean Image, Industrial Reality
Gelatin has made a comeback thanks to “natural” wellness trends, despite modest evidence for its effectiveness and ongoing concerns about where it comes from.
Mythbusting•5 min read
Opposition to Factory Farming, Mapped. Communities across the U.S. are organizing to oppose the expansion of factory farms. Here are their stories.
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Massive Manure-to-Energy Project Raises Environmental Justice Concerns in Washington State
Climate•7 min read
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Factory Farms in Iowa Generate 110 Billion Pounds of Manure Per Year. No One Tracks Where It’s Going.
Manure management planning could prevent fertilizer pollution. But an antiquated system isn’t doing enough to track manure, a former state employee says.
Climate•9 min read
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What Does a Small Town Do When the Water Is Undrinkable?
Nitrate pollution is straining small water facilities in Iowa, even when they have advanced filtration systems.
Climate•8 min read
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A new study finds that adding animal images to menus increases the odds of choosing the vegetarian dish by 22%.
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A new system helps restaurants meet cage-free commitments even when supply chains keep them serving caged eggs.
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