Syngenta’s effort to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging its paraquat weed killer causes Parkinson’s disease may be running into a potential roadblock| The New Lede
A coalition of family farmers and small meat companies is fighting new federal moves to block states from enforcing humane livestock rules — including bans on cramped cages and gestation crates. TNL staff writer Shannon Kelleher reports on-the-ground from Washington DC, where farmers descended this week to voice their concerns. The post WATCH: Farmers push back – feds try to block humane animal-welfare laws appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
Children whose mothers lived near farms and fields treated with certain pesticides during pregnancy have a higher risk of a deadly cancer that is most commonly found in infants before their first birthday, according to a new study. The post Pesticides used near farm communities tied to rare but deadly childhood cancer appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
When Philadelphia filed a lawsuit last month alleging two prominent companies were engaged in a “coordinated campaign of deception” regarding the recyclability of their plastic film products, the city joined a growing group of state and local governments hoping litigation can help stem a rising tide of plastic waste. The post Philadelphia takes on companies over alleged deceptive plastic recycling claims appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale of cookware made with controversial PFAS chemicals, as well as the sale of cleaning products, dental floss, food packaging and other products containing the chemicals. The post Governor vetoes California bill to ban PFAS in cookware appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
A battle in Washington is unfolding over a proposal that could limit lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers. Supporters — including major chemical companies and some lawmakers — say it would protect farmer access to critical weed killers and other farm aids while preventing a patchwork of varying state rules. Critics argue it would strip away the rights of farmers and consumers to seek justice if pesticides cause harm. The post WATCH: How Big Ag is trying to strip your right to sue appe...| The New Lede
A coalition of family farmers and meat companies gathered in the nation’s capital this week to fight federal efforts aimed at blocking state laws that promote humane, crate-free treatment of livestock.| The New Lede
US manufacturers who late last year asked the incoming Trump administration for a “regulatory reset” have seen roughly 80% of their specific regulatory requests acted on in just the first eight months of Trump taking office.| The New Lede
Massachusetts is one of many states nationwide with programs that encourage renewable energy development to meet robust greenhouse gas reduction goals. And like Massachusetts, many other states are sharpening their clean energy strategies to navigate the anti-renewable energy policies of the Trump administration.| The New Lede
A coalition of food, environmental and animal welfare groups is appealing a recent federal court decision that upheld a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule exempting factory farms from publicly disclosing hazardous air emissions information.| The New Lede
