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New consumer report finds “concerning levels of additives” in popular snacks
The report comes amid a nation-wide push against food additives from the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.
15 hrs ago • The New Lede

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Another industry-led campaign targets California’s animal welfare law
A notorious public relations firm campaigns against Proposition 12.
18 hrs ago • Brian Bienkowski
MAHA’s CAFO conundrum
The pollution toll from industrial animal farms has largely escaped MAHA criticisms.
Jun 8 • Brian Bienkowski
Federal review on weedkiller sparks backlash from environment and health groups
A federal review released by the US Fish and Wildlife Service concluded that atrazine does not pose an extinction risk to threatened or endangered…
Jun 5 • The New Lede
The latest on Bayer's Roundup litigation battle
The New Lede Editor-in-Chief Carey Gillam talked with attorney and consumer advocate Whitney di Bona about the fight over a proposed $7.25 billion…
Jun 4 • carey gillam and Drugwatch
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University launches research project into Iowa health crisis
The University of Iowa on Wednesday announced the launch of a statewide research initiative aimed at understanding how environmental exposures may be…
Jun 3 • carey gillam
Researchers call for urgent new policies to rein in ultra-processed foods
Wide consumption of ultra-processed foods is the product of a corporate playbook drawn up by “Big Tobacco” decades ago that is contributing to a rising…
Jun 3 • carey gillam
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