A report tied Iowa’s water pollution to agriculture. Then the money to promote it mysteriously disappeared

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/30/iowa-agriculture-water-pollution

Don't worry Iowa, if you're short on cash I'll help promote your study!

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HumanoidTyphoon@quokk.au · 5 pts · 1y

“The farm bureau opposed the initial impairment designation and was taking a victory lap with the recent EPA announcement. As long as they continue to get whatever they want from every level of government while other stakeholders are ignored, public health is going to suffer.”

veganpizza69@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

The pollution stops when the production reduces dramatically.