Charlie Hope D’Anieri / Barn RaiserSep 8, 2026
In deep red Iowa, voters are overwhelmingly supporting candidates who prioritize clean water and stricter regulations on pesticide use and nitrate runoff from industrial farms. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Taylor Noakes / DeSmogAug 6, 2026
Seemingly unlikely alliances are springing up in Canada and the U.S. to prevent rural communities from becoming a "toxic CO2 dumping ground." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Nina B. Elkadi / SentientJan 28, 2026
Nitrate pollution from fertilizer is straining small water facilities across the state — and advanced filtration systems are failing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
Keith Schneider / The New LedeNov 20, 2024
Not everyone is willing to concede that a growing global population requires use of the chemicals in agriculture. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Keith Schneider / Investigate MidwestAug 8, 2023
From water pollution to rising cancer levels, the overuse of fertilizers causes great damage as it makes great profits for Big AG. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Karen J. Greenberg / TomDispatchMar 9, 2020
Our founding principles have been visibly eroding since the beginning of this century, but 2020 seems to be finishing them off. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
ALEXANDRA JAFFE / The Associated PressFeb 19, 2020
The plans come after the results of a recanvass by state party officials show the Vermont senator and Pete Buttigieg in an effective tie. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterDon't miss out on the latest investigations, art critiques, provocative insights and original reporting from a progressive perspective — delivered straight to your inbox.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, please login or create a user profile.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, upgrade to supporter.
Politics
Environment
Health & Wellness
Editorial Cartoons
Business & Economy
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Environment
Editorial Cartoons
