Food Quality

US government paves the way for sewage in drinking water

US government paves the way for sewage in drinking water

In a controversial ruling that has sparked widespread concern, the US Supreme Court has effectively cleared the way for more raw sewage to end up in the nation’s drinking water. A 5-4 decision on March 4, 2025, has severely limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate sewage discharges into rivers, lakes, and other water sources that supply millions[Read More…]

Schoolchildren Predict a Future of Lab Meat and Insects

Schoolchildren Predict a Future of Lab Meat and Insects

A group of schoolchildren in Londonderry has buried a time capsule under the site of a new urban farm, filled with their thoughts on what people will eat in the future. But their predictions—featuring lab-grown meat, 3D-printed meals, and even insects—raise questions about whether these ideas are truly their own or a reflection of a wider push toward engineered food[Read More…]

Call to Expand Water Fluoridation in Nottinghamshire

Call to Expand Water Fluoridation in Nottinghamshire

Two health chiefs have submitted a letter to the government calling for an extension of the water fluoridation scheme in Nottinghamshire. Councillor John Doddy, chair of the Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board, and councillor Linda Woodings, chair of the Nottingham City Health and Wellbeing Board, along with their respective Directors of Public Health, Jonathan Gribbin and Lucy Hubber, are campaigning[Read More…]

New Study Links High Fluoride Levels to Lower IQ in Children

New Study Links High Fluoride Levels to Lower IQ in Children

In a startling new development, scientists have found a potential link between high fluoride levels in drinking water and lower IQ in children. A study conducted by Tulane University has ignited fresh debate over the safety of fluoride in our water supply.  By examining children in Ethiopia exposed to significantly high fluoride concentrations, researchers discovered troubling signs of cognitive impairment,[Read More…]

Dutch Farmers Resisting Forced Buyouts to Cut Emissions

Dutch Farmers Resisting Forced Buyouts to Cut Emissions

The Dutch government’s controversial plan to buy up and shut down thousands of farms in a bid to meet stringent EU greenhouse gas emissions targets is facing fierce resistance from farmers across the country. With the European Union demanding that the Netherlands reduce its emissions of nitrous oxide and ammonia by 50% by 2030, the government is pursuing an ambitious[Read More…]