Health & Wellness

Almost 20% of Americans Are Drinking Nitrate-Contaminated Water

Seth Millstein / Sentient May 6, 2026 A new analysis suggests the EPA’s limits are too high to prevent nitrate-related cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Report: A Surge of Farm Waste Vulnerable to Flooding

Staff / Truthdig Oct 17, 2024 As the region digs out of back-to-back storms, locals are contending with a toxic and growing problem: animal waste from factory farms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )