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What the History of Blue Baby Syndrome Tells Us About Today’s Fight for Clean Water
Research from over 75 years ago set today’s federal standard for nitrates in drinking water.
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Melina Walling
Melina Walling is a features and investigative reporter for Sentient. She reports on agriculture, climate change, science and environment and is passionate about understanding the nuances and intersections of food, labor, culture and planetary health. Her work has been published in The Associated Press, USA Today, Grist, The Arizona Republic and The Cincinnati Enquirer and other outlets. Walling is based in Chicago.
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We Asked 1,000 Iowans About Factory Farming. Here’s What We Learned.
A survey taken this past spring shows a majority of Iowans say they have experienced negative environmental impacts from industrial animal operations. But plenty are also ambivalent, or ignorant, about…
Elections•11 min read
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Heat Stress Hits Dairy Quality as Well as Quantity, Study Finds
Extreme heat has changed what it takes to produce a glass of milk.
Climate•8 min read
Looksmaxxers. University Researchers. Celebrities. They All Want a Mother Cow’s First Milk.
The popularity of bovine colostrum is surging. Can the supply keep up with the demand?
Food•13 min read
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