public health risks

The E.P.A. Promoted Toxic Fertilizer for Decades

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Farm field with crops fertilized by sewage sludge, wastewater treatment plant in the background, warning sign about PFAS contamination.

For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has encouraged the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer, a practice marketed as sustainable waste management. However, evidence reveals that this sludge, often laden with toxic PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” contaminates farmland, food, and water sources nationwide. The origin of these chemicals, their risks, and the … Read more

Baltimore Waters Filled With Massive Sewage Overflow

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Map illustrating the volume of sewage overflow in Baltimore City with varying circle sizes representing different gallon ranges.

In a distressing environmental event last week, Baltimore City witnessed a significant sewage overflow that led to over 14 million gallons of untreated sewage water being discharged into the city’s streams and rivers. This incident was triggered by a potent mix of heavy rainfall and snowmelt, putting the city’s aging sewage infrastructure under immense pressure. … Read more