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Why the McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Still Comes Back to Meat
Onions are at the center of a nationwide outbreak — but the source comes back to beef.
Health•8 min read
Nina Elkadi
Nina Elkadi is a writer from Iowa who reports on the intersection of agriculture and the environment. Her work also explores the manipulation of science and how corporate negligence affects consumers and workers.
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Children Are at the Core of MAHA. Some Moms Are Ecstatic.
Mothers are rallying behind RFK Jr.’s promises to expose corporate influence over America’s food and health systems.
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Meet the Farmers Supporting Prop 12 Despite Pork Industry Pushback
Contrary to what ag industry groups say, these small farmers have embraced the new animal welfare law.
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Reported
13 Groups Sued EPA Demanding Stricter CAFO Regulation — the Court Struck Them Down
The Ninth Circuit backed EPA’s response to polluted water: 'study further' and form a subcommittee.
Law & Justice•8 min read
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