"Local non-profits and schools are helping students explore traditional practices paired with modern science to make food sovereignty a reality"
"Ranchers are pushing against a Trump administration proposal to import beef from Argentina, a move they say is causing chaos in the market."
"Climate crisis contributing to spread of diseases as hunting industry takes a hit from growing number of dead deer"
"California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed their products were recyclable."
"The US Senate is poised to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of an industry lobbyist to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical safety office."
Drinking water may be ubiquitous in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it’s always safe. To report the answer in your community, the latest Reporter’s Toolbox suggests exploring the Safe Drinking Water Information System, a federal government database mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Here’s how to use it to identify whether your local systems meet its standards.
A simple query about harmful chemicals in airline attendant uniforms started sustainable fashion writer Alden Wicker down a reporting path that uncovered a long history of toxic fashion, took her to India and ultimately inspired her award-winning book, “To Dye For.” In this BookShelf interview, Wicker talks about the challenges, the surprises and the choices made in telling this little-known story.
"When Philadelphia filed a lawsuit last month alleging two prominent companies were engaged in a “coordinated campaign of deception” regarding the recyclability of their plastic film products, the city joined a growing group of state and local governments hoping litigation can help stem a rising tide of plastic waste."
"In the Philadelphia suburb of Wyncote, Pa., Michelle Lordi has taken notice of her higher gas bills. ... Now Lordi is making the connection between her higher gas bill and the nearby construction."
"After more than a century, these shellfish have reappeared along the Damariscotta River. Their return is a boon — and a warning of climate change."
