Millions of gallons of feces, liquified hogs and old meat illegally discharged from a lagoon. Levels of ammonia in the groundwater at more than 17 times legal limits.These are just three of the 15 environmental violations amassed this year by White Oak Farms in Fremont.
Duke University environmental scientists urge communities to begin long-term planning for the increase in flooding and resulting pollution during extreme storms made worse by climate change.
The 'father of environmental justice' discusses the legacy of his work, how systemic racism in agriculture is tied to the larger injustices faced by Black and brown communities, and what brings him hope in this moment.
Eleven of Missouri's largest CAFOs are working to reduce the state's oversight of their hog facilities despite a record of manure spills and clean water violations.
This year's farm bill includes a provision creating a general permit for animal operations to build and operate farm digester systems for capturing methane for energy.
The Biden administration supports biofuels. But a Smithfield project in North Carolina shows that converting hog waste to energy won’t address the biggest issues with pork farming.
