Nov 24, 2025
Most ViewedTrump on pfas
President Trump’s second-term EPA has taken multiple actions that critics say roll back PFAS protections: withdrawing a proposed wastewater discharge limit, pausing or revisiting Biden-era drinking-wa...
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Most ViewedIs tap water worse than filtered water
Filtered water generally removes contaminants that some consumers distrust in tap supplies and can improve taste and odor; municipal tap water, where regulated, is routinely treated and often held to ...
Nov 15, 2025
Most ViewedHow have government policies (farm subsidies, trade, SNAP) affected food prices since 2024?
Government policies since 2024 have pushed more money into farm programs while simultaneously tightening or reshaping SNAP, with mixed effects on retail food prices: U.S. food‑at‑home inflation slowed...
Dec 21, 2025
Which countries have completely banned asbestos use?
Most authoritative trackers agree that a substantial but minority share of countries have imposed full national bans on all types and uses of asbestos, but there is no single, universally agreed tally...
Nov 19, 2025
Is water poisonous
Water itself is not inherently poisonous to humans in ordinary amounts, but it can cause fatal “water intoxication” if consumed in extreme excess, and drinking water can be contaminated by toxic chemi...
Jan 8, 2026
Did president Trump approve this appeal spayed on fruits etc
The short answer: the Trump administration, through decisions by the Environmental Protection Agency, allowed continued use and in some cases approved new registrations of controversial pesticides for...
Jan 7, 2026
Doug LaMalfas report from Environmental Working group
The Environmental Working Group’s analysis identified the LaMalfa family farming business as one of the largest recipients of federal farm subsidies among members of Congress, reporting more than $5.5...
Dec 16, 2025
is flourine in water bad?
Fluoride in drinking water can protect teeth at low levels — U.S. policy recommends about 0.7 mg/L — but multiple recent government reviews say higher concentrations (above about 1.5 mg/L) are associa...
Dec 16, 2025
farmer subsidies per capita
Federal payments to U.S. farmers rose sharply in 2025 with forecasts of $42.42 billion in total government payments and multiple ad‑hoc programs that injected billions more — including a $10 billion E...
Dec 15, 2025
What specific contaminants or exposures prompted bases to be added in 2024-2025?
In 2024–2025, decisions to add military bases and related sites to federal cleanup lists centered overwhelmingly on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and long‑standing industrial solvents suc...
Dec 9, 2025
Is fluoride in water safe?
Scientific and public-health authorities have long said low-level water fluoridation reduces tooth decay and is safe at recommended concentrations (about 0.7 mg/L), with water fluoridation reaching ro...
Dec 4, 2025
What are the alternatives to plastic water bottles with BPA?
Consumers have clear, widely available alternatives to polycarbonate/BPA bottles: stainless steel, glass, and BPA‑free plastics such as Tritan or PET; stainless steel and glass are repeatedly promoted...
Nov 25, 2025
What scientific and public health groups have criticized or supported Trump's positions on PFAS?
Major scientific and public‑health organizations and advocacy groups have publicly criticized the Trump administration’s recent PFAS policies — including withdrawals or rollbacks of drinking‑water lim...
Nov 21, 2025
What steps can consumers take to reduce BPA exposure from water bottles and other plastic containers?
Consumers can reduce BPA exposure mainly by choosing BPA-free materials like stainless steel or glass for bottles and avoiding known BPA uses such as epoxy-lined cans; many brands now sell BPA-free bo...
Nov 18, 2025
Flouride in drinking water toxicity
Recent government reviews find that relatively high fluoride exposure — roughly ≥1.5 milligrams per liter in drinking water — is associated with lower IQ scores in children, while routine U.S. communi...
Nov 18, 2025
is Delaware artesian water safe
Delaware’s Artesian Water Company publishes annual water quality reports and says it provides “high‑quality, reliable water,” and state regulators (Delaware Division of Public Health) oversee drinking...
Nov 11, 2025
What are the key principles of Dr. Mark Hyman's detoxification protocol?
Dr. Mark Hyman’s detox protocols are presented across several programs but consistently emphasize through targeted daily habits and supplements. Different descriptions cluster around either a seven-po...
Nov 10, 2025
Is lansing mi water supply tainted or poisonous?
Lansing, Michigan’s municipal water is not classified as “poisonous” under federal law: the city’s utility reports show compliance with EPA and state standards, and the Lansing Board of Water & Light ...
Nov 4, 2025
is organic food better for you than non-organic
A balanced reading of the evidence shows for organic over conventional foods, but important caveats matter: differences appear in specific nutrients, pesticide residues, and study designs. Large syste...
Nov 4, 2025
is fluoride in water bad for you
Fluoride in drinking water provides measurable dental-caries prevention at low concentrations but carries documented harms at higher exposures; recent federal reviews and 2025 reporting show . Federal...