Trish Leigey and her neighbors in Loganton, Pennsylvania's water supply was contaminated with bovine DNA. They sued Nicholas Meat, which processes 10 percent of the state's beef. A jury found the company liable for causing a nuisance and trespassing on neighboring properties by fouling their air and water. They were awarded $145,000.

EPA has filed an administrative complaint against Wego Chemical Group and related companies for violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The complaint is the result of Wego's "years-long" failure to report properly its import and domestic distribution of chemical substances. Since at least 2016, Wego imported "hundreds of millions of pounds of hundreds of toxic chemicals, mostly from China, without meeting basic federal reporting requirements".

This article is the fifth in a series of five articles as part of the campaign United in Action for Food – unlocking power through connections. The campaign focuses on strengthening local and fair food systems by amplifying the voices of farmers and citizens across Europe. Public authorities in the EU spend around €2 trillion each year on procurement, including billions on food. Europe has a rare opportunity to ensure that public money buys food that nourishes people, protects ecosystems and supports farmers.

The recent paper mill disaster in Longview, Washington, killed 11 workers and injured others. One of the chemicals involved was "white liquor" used in the Kraft process. The chemistry used to turn wood into paper has some similarities with the chemistry that makes Tylenol's reactive metabolite toxic.

Air pollution, fertilizers, and fungicides are changing the chemical signals plants and animals use to communicate. Scientists warn that insect reproduction, foraging, navigation, and even the pollination of crops could be affected. Scent is important because it mediates so many interactions within an ecosystem.

Protein powder shortage threatens America's biggest food craze. The food industry views the protein craze as a growth opportunity. Unusual sources of protein are not doing so well these days. Peptides are another craze, despite lack of evidence for their benefits.

Argentina's Vaca Muerta province has one of the world's largest shale oil and gas deposits. The province's population is growing fast. More than 97% of the province's oil and over 90% of its gas are extracted through fracking. Chinese companies have invested around USD 6 billion into Argentina’s fossil fuel sector. Experts argue that waste from fracking is not being properly treated in Argentina, leading to environmental contamination and potential health risks.

Diana Sitima started farming in 1993 as a side business. In 2006, she bought a plot of land on the outskirts of Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre, and set up an agroecological farm. She has been running the farm for 20 years.