
An Iowa Farm County Seeks Answers To Cancer Rate 50% Higher Than National Average
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Palo Alto County has second highest cancer incidence among all U.S. counties.

Despite $Billions Spent, Tide of Harmful Farm Pollutants Grows Ever Larger
“Best management practices” are not impeding flow of farm nutrients into nation’s waters.


Fresh, April 2, 2024: White House Announces $35 Million for Environmental Justice Projects Across Great Lakes
The Biden administration announced a $35 million commitment for four projects supported by the EPA’s new Great Lakes Environmental Justice Grant Program.

World Water Day Reflects on Conflict, Peace
Unreliable water is a significant social risk.

Can U.S and Mexico Secure Water Supplies in Shrinking Rio Grande?
Changes are needed in 80-year-old water treaty to accommodate the drying climate.

New Report Sparks Questions and Controversy Over Possible Causes for Iowa “Cancer Crisis”
Binge drinking doubted as cause of Iowa’s rising cancer incidence.


The Stream, January 31, 2024: In Portugal, a Proposed Lithium Mine Threatens Ancient Waterways and Wildlife
In northeastern Portugal, a proposed open-pit lithium mine threatens ancient water channels and a nearby national park.


“We Can’t Sit Back” – Amid Polluted Water and Climbing Cancer Rates, Iowa Eyes Farm Chemicals
Health authorities react to rampant fertilizer and pesticide contamination in water.
