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

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“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

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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

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Unreliable water is a significant social risk.

Can U.S and Mexico Secure Water Supplies in Shrinking Rio Grande?

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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”

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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

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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

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Health authorities react to rampant fertilizer and pesticide contamination in water.

Year in Water, 2023

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Scenes from the Great Acceleration