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FOUND: 5 - What They Never Told You

Controversial Herbicide Poses Disproportionate Health Risks for Rural Latino Communities in California

Despite links to Parkinson's disease and other health risks, Paraquat remains a widely used herbicide

Latin Times

Low-income California Latinos at higher risk from Parkinson’s-linked weedkiller

Analysis finds majority of paraquat, banned in 60 countries, is used in counties where Latinos make up 75% of the population or higher

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EWG Report Reveals High Pesticide Levels In US Produce

Learn about pesticide presence in US fresh produce. EWG's report guides consumers on Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 items for informed choices.

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What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce

It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions.

WEKU

2024's "Dirty Dozen" list revealed

Strawberries, leafy greens, grapes and green beans are just a few items on the EWG's annual list

Salon

The ongoing prevalence of pesticides

"This year, EWG looked at results from 47,510 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables"

Salon

EWG verification has come to mattresses – here's what it means for your bed

I spoke to Naturepedic, the first mattress brand to receive EWG verification, about what it means for our sleep setups.

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More than 50% of US funds for ‘climate-smart’ farming do not help crisis – report

Agriculture agency set aside nearly $3bn to give to farmers who cut emissions, but about $1.9bn spent on practices not curbing crisis

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A chemical linked to fertility problems in animals has been found in oats in the US. Should we be worried?

A study shows that chlormequat is in your oatmeal in levels exceeding 100 parts per billion – here’s what to know

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Chemical banned on edible plants found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats

A recent study found that the banned chemical chlormequat has been detected in popular breakfast cereals like Cheerios and Quaker Oats. Approximately 80% o...

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Nearly 40% of conventional baby food contains toxic pesticides, US study finds

None of the organic products sampled contained the chemicals, which present a dangerous health threat to babies, researchers say

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Drinking water of millions of Americans contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’

Water of about 26 million is contaminated as new data offers the most robust look into exactly which communities are polluted

The Guardian - US

India has potential to become one of largest skilled workforce providers in world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has the potential to become one of the largest providers of skilled workforce in the world.

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When Insuring Crops Ensures Climate Mistakes

Crop insurance puts pistachios, cherries and other vulnerable crops on life-support as rising temperatures threaten California agriculture.

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Pentagon’s ‘forever chemicals’ cleanup budget falls ‘dramatically’ short

Ballooning cost of cleaning up toxic PFAS contamination at military sites places service members and civilians at risk

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So long, red dye No. 3? Why lawmakers want to cancel a chemical found in your Skittles and strawberry Yoohoo

Skittles, strawberry Yoohoo and Walmart yogurt-dipped pretzels — what do these all have in common? They contain the controversial red dye No. 3 or titanium dioxide, which some California lawmakers are now waging war against.

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Alarming toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in animals’ blood – study

Analysis says hundreds of animals are contaminated with dangerous compounds linked to cancer and other health problems

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Most US pet food contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’, study finds

Chemicals are likely used in food bags to make them repel grease, creating a potentially dangerous exposure for cats and dogs

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US firms exploiting Trump-era loophole over toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Study finds chemical companies dodging federal law designed to track how many PFAS plants are pumping into environment

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A harsh new climate reality for farmers

Growers across the country are reckoning with a harsh new climate reality

Tribune News Service

On Nutrition: Another look at the Dirty Dozen

Did you ever think that strawberries, spinach and kale would be called “filthy”? Or leafy green vegetables “repeat offenders”? That’s exactly how these especially nutritious fruits and vegetables are described in a recent article in USA Today.

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