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WEBAug 27, 2024 · Food & Water Watch is a nonprofit organization that fights for safe food, clean water, and a livable climate. Learn about their research on methane, fossil fuels, and how to get involved in their campaigns.
WEBGMO crops can contaminate non-GMO and organic crops through gene flow and commingling, causing economic losses, market access problems and legal risks for farmers. Learn how GMO contamination affects seed purity, crop values, consumer confidence and international trade.
WEBAppendix: Select public health studies published since 2016 assessing fluoride neurotoxicity. Study Summary of Study Bashash et al. (2017) This study measured the association between urinary fluoride levels in pregnant women in Mexico and cognitive outcomes in their children.
Guide to Safe Tap Water and Water Filters - Food & Water Watch
WEBFeb 16, 2016 · Learn how to check your tap water quality and find the best filtration system for you. This guide covers water quality reports, contaminants, filter types and tips for safe water.
WEBOil Profits and Production Grow at the Expense of Jobs, Consumers, and the Environment 3 average gasoline prices reached $5 per gallon for the first time in history.21 In early 2022, electricity bills began surging, as much as doubling …
WEBISSUE BRIEF • FEBRUARY 2021 foodandwaterwatch.org Frontline communities plagued by fracking (hydraulic fracturing) and its labyrinth of infrastructure have endured well-documented, severe public health and safety impacts
How Sewage Sludge Carries Toxic PFAS from Toilet to Table
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Sewage sludge, a byproduct of sewage treatment, is spread on fields as fertilizer, but it contains harmful substances like PFAS forever chemicals. Learn how PFAS can leach from sludge and enter our food, water, …
The Sickening Toll of Fracking in Pennsylvania - Food & Water …
WEBSep 28, 2023 · Fracking is a risky and harmful practice that threatens the health and safety of communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn how fracking fluids, wastewater, and pollution affect families, and how the gas industry has captured the halls of power and blocked protections.
Alarming Lead, Arsenic Levels Found in Popular Vinegar Brands
WEBMay 24, 2021 · A consumer group found high levels of lead and arsenic in 11 balsamic vinegar products sold at national chain supermarkets. The groups urge the FDA to set federal limits and labeling requirements for these contaminants in vinegars.
The WATER Act: Restoring Federal Support for Clean Water Systems
WEBMar 18, 2022 · Aging Systems. Many of the nation’s wastewater treatment plants were built or improved with the federal dollars provided by the Clean Water Act. 6 By 2021, however, water and sewer pipes were averaging 45 years old, and many were approaching the end of their lifespan. 7 These aging wastewater systems need major updates to protect human health and the environment. 8 Overall, the American ...
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