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Biofuels, Agriculture and the Environment
OSHA Outsources Worker Safety to Chemical Industry
The Farm Bureau Bogeyman
Move Along, Nothing to See Here
Not For Ag Eyes Only: 5 Lessons from the Secret Farm Bill Fight
Help Stop the Secret Farm Bill
Top Ten Reasons to Reject a "Farm Only" Farm Bill
The House should overwhelmingly reject the terrible “farm-only” farm bill being considered this morning.
Asparagus Ribbon Salad
Delicious dishes don't have to be complicated – just a few ingredients and a few minutes is often all you need. One of my go-to resources for healthy and simple recipe inspiration is Catherine McCord...
What’s in a Name? Safe for Kids, Not Just Chemicals
Everybody – environmentalists and chemical industry executives alike – wants to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act. “Outdated” doesn't begin to describe a law that was cumbersome and weak on the...
More Corn Ethanol in 2013 Means Environment, Consumers Lose Out
The harm done to consumers and the environment by the federal biofuels mandate is destined to grow worse as a result of the recent decision to once again increase the amount of corn ethanol that must...
Fracking Waste Water Triggered 109 Quakes in Ohio
Still skeptical that underground disposal of gas drilling-related waste water in so-called “injection wells” can trigger earthquakes?
Fracking Fluids Spill Caused Kentucky Fish Kill
Toxic “fracking” fluids that spilled into a Kentucky creek after they were used to drill four natural gas wells were the cause of a major fish kill that included a threatened species, a new federal...
McDonald’s Makes the Switch from Foam to Paper Hot Cups
McDonald's restaurants finish the job of eliminating polystyrene containers as they switch to paper cups for hot beverages.
The Dead Zone
Disaster Aid Fund for Farmers to Get Push
Revamp policy: Stress sustainability
The California Water Wars: Water Flowing to Farms, Not Fish
The Most Politically Powerful Welfare Recipients in the World
Tide of Sentiment Shifts in Water War
Senate Budget Spares Crop Subsidies, Cuts Conservation Payments
Environmental group: Target U.S. aid at most polluted waters in Iowa
Better Bug Killers Through Farm Bill Reform
Could the Farm Bill be an opportunity to promote better bug killers?
Waxman, DeGette Urge White House To Curb Toxic Diesel in Fracking Fluid
Diesel fuels contain highly toxic chemicals, one of which is benzene, a known carcinogen. Even very small concentrations of benzene can contaminate water supplies. If benzene and other toxic chemicals...