Farm Bill Draft and Executive Order Fuel Debate Over Pesticide Regulations

Environmental advocates say both could significantly reshape the regulation of pesticides in the United States.

Virginia’s Styrofoam Ban: A Step Toward Less Waste

Virginia joins more than a dozen U.S. states and territories to ban polystyrene containers.

Costa Rican Agricultural Cooperative Resists Expansion of Large-Scale Pineapple Plantations

For four decades, the Costa Rican village and agricultural cooperative of Longo Maï has worked to resist the expansion of multinational pineapple plantations while defending the land, water, and labor rights of the local community.

Health Experts Agree that Reusable Coffee Cups are Safe During COVID

Health experts say that, with proper hygiene, it is safe for coffee shops to make drinks in customers’ reusable mugs.

Senate Re-Introduction of AQUAA Act Could Be a Cause for Concern

A recent report published by FoodPrint and the North Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA) finds the current expansion of large scale aquaculture is unsustainable and may cause serious harm to traditional fishing structures.

Sounding the Alarm on North Carolina’s Poultry Industry

How poultry waste is the largest and fastest growing source of nutrient pollution in North Carolina, what this means for the environment and communities, and a new study with the Environmental Working Group.