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Category: Environment

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Midwest river towns looking for answers after forever chemicals found in water

by Bennet Goldstein, Wisconsin Watch, and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WNIJ-Northern Public Radio November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inEnvironment, National

Large CAFOs are known polluters. Here’s why EPA permits only cover one-third.

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest November 17, 2022November 22, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inClimate Change, Environment, Region

Summer nights are heating up — and that’s impacting crops and livestock

by Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inEnvironment, Region

A federal funding program with bipartisan support helped clean up the Great Lakes. Could it work for the Mississippi River too?

by Madeline Heim and Caitlin Looby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel July 27, 2022August 4, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, National

E. Coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens continue despite FDA, industry prevention efforts

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest April 7, 2022April 21, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, National

San Diego County avocado farmers must pay water district thousands to switch their service — or lose it

by Camille von Kaenel, inewsource March 25, 2022April 21, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, Government, National

‘A pretty big sea change’: EPA says it will consider endangered species when approving new pesticides — without the threat of lawsuits

by Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest February 24, 2022January 20, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Posted inAgribusiness, Climate Change, Environment, National

It takes tons of water to put meat on Americans’ plates. But most meat companies don’t ensure conservation in their supply chains.

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest February 23, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inEnvironment, IowaWatch, The Lead Story

Iowa’s outdoor recreation trust fund is empty. Will lawmakers change that?

by Olivia Allen / IowaWatch January 7, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Test your knowledge of Iowa’s state parks

by Olivia Allen / IowaWatch December 30, 2021 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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