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Report Reveals Alarming Presence of Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in US Tap Water
A recent report published by the US Geological Survey has revealed concerning findings about the quality of US tap water. According to the study, nearly 45% of all tested tap water samples in the country contain at least one type of toxic endocrine-disrupting chemical known as polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their...
Opponents score a victory in Senate against 'Monsanto Protection Act'
In its short-term government-funding bill, the US Senate will propose an end to a budget provision that protects genetically-modified seeds from litigation despite possible health risks.
Called “The Monsanto Protection Act” by opponents, the budget rider shields biotech behemoths like Monsanto, Cargill and others from the threat of lawsuits and bars federal courts from intervening to force an...