Saturday, May 30, 2026

The U.S. is a world outlier on abortion restrictions

The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade is part of a pattern of American exceptionalism that harms people in both the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner to remove synthetic food dyes from US food supply

The agency will work with the food industry to revoke authorization for two of the dyes in the coming months and eliminate the remaining six come the end of the year.

Heirloom Non-GMO Corn Is Helping Sustain Mexico’s Heritage and Farmers

Mexico, particularly the southern state of Oaxaca, is known as the birthplace of corn.

Newly launched scorecard tool ranks food packaging for sustainability and safety

The goal of the project is to help businesses and consumers make informed decisions that reduce their environmental impact while also protecting human health.

Report finds microplastics in more than 90% of table salt

People could be ingesting approximately 2,000 microplastics each year through commercial salt alone without knowing how harmful the effects could be.

Pharma ‘myth’ debunked as study shows US public poured $32 billion into mRNA vaccines

"Without public investment, there would be no mRNA vaccines."

Beekeepers Lost 44% of Honey Bee Colonies Last Year

Beekeepers recently reported that this last year was the highest annual loss of bee colonies in the past six years.

Are America’s biggest food companies making progress toward reducing animal suffering?

Like countless animal lovers, I have always considered myself as someone who deeply cares for animals. As a kid, my pet dogs,...

World’s Largest Food Distributor Commits to Source 100% Cage-Free Eggs

Sysco said that the transition to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain by 2026 will require significant collaboration amongst industry participants

Louisiana’s cancer alley residents push back against industrial polluters

The work of Citizens for a Better St. Gabriel is only beginning.