WHO warns H5N1 bird flu virus could spread to cows via migratory birds The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned about the potential spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus to cows in other countries via migratory birds. The virus has been detected in dairy cattle herds across nine US states and one human case in Texas since late March. |
Lawsuit appears to be in peril for California children harmed by climate change Eighteen California children sued the EPA, saying U.S. climate policy discriminates against minors. A federal judge indicates he is likely to dismiss the suit. Pesticide Residues in Food Do Not Tell the Full Story on Hazards Associated with Chemical-Intensive Agriculture and the Importa (Beyond Pesticides, May 1, 2024) According to a new analysis by Consumer Reports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary has once again failed to accurately portray the safety of some of the most commonly sold fruits and vegetables in the United States. A review of seven years of PDP data show that 20% of the foods tested pose a “high risk” to the pu… |