East Palestine, One Year After Chemical Disaster - Food & Water …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · A year after a chemical spill in East Palestine, residents have been forced to continue fighting for much-needed aid and protections. We speak with Hilary Flint, an advocate on the ground. February 3, 2024 marked the 1st anniversary of the catastrophic Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
10 Years After Crisis, Flint Is Still Fighting for Clean Water
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the day when the City of Flint switched its water source to the Flint River, sparking a lead-in-water crisis that would poison residents for years to come. In 2014, Flint, Michigan was governed by a State-imposed emergency manager, effectively suspending local democracy, including over the …
Guide to Safe Tap Water and Water Filters - Food & Water Watch
WEBFeb 16, 2016 · Update (Nov. 15, 2023): This guide has been updated with new information on filtering PFAS. Drinking tap water should be safe, affordable, and taste good. Follow our guide to check your tap water quality and find the best filtration system for you. The word is out: bottled water can be bad for our wallets, our health and our environment.
WEBrinking Water FAQOctober 20201. What is c. mmunity water fluoridation (CWF)?Community water fluoridation refers to the process of artificially adding fluoride (typically silicofluorides) to a community water system to prevent dental carie. (tooth decay) in the population. The first public drinking water supply was fluoridated in 1945 and has ...
WEBs. Monsanto acquired Seminis in 2005.5In addition to the many seed companies that are partially or fully owned by Monsanto and Seminis, some seed compa-nies distribute Seminis products, along with other compa-nies' products. This does not mean that these companies are owned by Seminis or Monsanto, nor do they necessarily supply GMO vegetables ...
WEBFrontline communities plagued by fracking (hydraulic fracturing) and its labyrinth of infrastructure have endured well-documented, severe public health and safety impacts with few signs of slowing down. This research highlights the dangers of fracking and provides a roadmap of information, distilling some of the most salient impacts fracking ...
The Sickening Toll of Fracking in Pennsylvania - Food & Water …
WEBSep 28, 2023 · Under Pennsylvania law, fracking operations can get as little as 500 feet away from homes. Fracking’s proximity to homes, schools, farms, hospitals, and workplaces is a major concern. Research shows that people who live closer to wells are at higher risk of suffering health problems.
9 Ways Fracking Is The Worst — Climate Change Is Top Of The List
WEBOct 15, 2021 · Here Are 9 Reasons Why Fracking is Evil. 1. Fracking accelerates climate change. Natural gas consists mostly of the potent climate polluter methane, which traps about 86 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Methane leaks from oil and gas operations are the number-one source of …
How Sewage Sludge Carries Toxic PFAS from Toilet to Table
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Sludge, a byproduct of sewage treatment, is often spread on fields as fertilizer. But growing research shows that toxic chemicals like PFAS are lurking in the muck — and getting into our food. A few years ago, state testing at dozens of Maine farms uncovered alarming levels of toxic PFAS contamination. These …
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WEBFeb 20, 2020 · Work Locally, Make a Difference. Food & Water Watch mobilizes regular people to build political power to move bold & uncompromised solutions to the most pressing food, water, and climate problems of our time. We work to protect people’s health, communities, and democracy from the growing destructive power of the most powerful economic interests.