Farm to Fuel: Bee die-offs were an early warning sign in Mead, Nebraska, where neonicotinoid pesticides from a local ethanol plant contaminated the town’s land, water and air. Watch the full documentary: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBUt...

The EPA has backed away from a long-planned review of whether nitrates in drinking water pose greater cancer risks, even as research linking nitrate pollution to health concerns continues to grow.

Despite promises to limit PFAS, the Trump administration has rolled back regulations and approved new PFAS uses, contradicting its pledge to reduce Americans' exposure to the so-called "forever chemicals."

As companies race to build massive data centers, residents across Kansas are organizing to slow or stop new projects. Editorial intern Julie Zenderoudi reports.

As AI companies rapidly expand data centers across the United States, communities are mounting resistance. Learn more about one Kansas community fighting back: www.thenewlede.org/2026/07/kans...

A new report by @ewgofficial.bsky.social found that Iowa livestock farms generate over 100 million tons of manure each year. It's a mounting problem as the state grapples with water pollution and disproportionately high cancer rates.

Watch: Here’s everything you need to know about the Supreme Court’s Monsanto ruling. Editorial intern Julie Zenderoudi breaks it down.

Several major US lobbying firms are being paid by both chemical giants and communities harmed by “forever chemicals,” according to a new report from @fminus.bsky.social and Mothers Out Front.

New research suggests that even air pollution levels considered "safe" by current regulations may still increase health risks. Scientists reviewed dozens of studies and found links between low-level PM2.5 exposure and cardiovascular disease.

Our Editor-in-Chief @careygillam.bsky.social spoke with @drugwatch.bsky.social's Whitney di Bona about a flurry of recent legal maneuvers in the battle over Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion class action settlement of Roundup litigation. Watch the full conversation: www.thenewlede.org/2026/06/the-...

A federal judge called Bayer's proposed Roundup settlement a "filthy" deal. Our Editor-in-Chief @careygillam.bsky.social spoke with attorney Whitney Di Bona from @drugwatch.bsky.social about a flurry of recent legal maneuvers in the case.

Two recent EPA actions received far less attention than they deserve. First, the agency proposed to roll back drinking water standards for several #PFAS. And, second, the agency extended the timeline for chemical safety reporting requirements.

Vermont made history this week by becoming the first state to ban the toxic weed killer paraquat, which has been linked to Parkinson’s disease. Editor-in-chief @careygillam.bsky.social breaks down the ban.

Vermont made history by becoming the first US state to ban the toxic weed killer paraquat. Editor-in-chief @careygillam.bsky.social and managing editor Brian Bienkowski break down the historic ban.

A new report from The New Lede found that a “nonpartisan” nonprofit pushing against California’s Proposition 12 is being led by a top pork industry lobbyist. @ciwfusa.bsky.social @farmstand.bsky.social @latimes.com

Nitrate pollution is making headlines nationwide and new research is raising serious health concerns. From Iowa to California, studies are linking farm runoff and industrial livestock operations to contaminated drinking water and higher cancer risks.

Advocates, politicians, and concerned citizens gathered at the US Supreme Court this Monday as the justices heard arguments in a landmark pesticide case with major implications for corporate liability and consumer safety.

The New Lede revealed that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin met with Bayer’s CEO over glyphosate, according to agency records. Today, @aoc.bsky.social pressed Zeldin on that meeting with the chemical giant.

WATCH: Daniel Hinkle, Senior State Affairs Counsel for the American Association for Justice, reacts to the arguments made today in the Monsanto SCOTUS hearing.

WATCH: A US Supreme Court hearing that will take up the thorny question of pesticide regulation today is sparking heated debate over the role of the @EPA when it comes to protecting consumers from harm. Editor in chief @careygillam.bsky.social explains what’s at stake.

WATCH: “We have to continue to grow this movement.” US Senator @corybooker.com at the People vs. Poison Rally discussing today’s SCOTUS hearing on Monsanto and the importance of continuing the MAHA movement.

NOW: "People over poison." Advocates from across the country have gathered outside the Supreme Court to demonstrate against protecting chemical giant Bayer from lawsuits over the toxic weed killer glyphosate.

🚨US Representative @pingree.house.gov discusses today's SCOTUS hearing on Monsanto. Follow us for live coverage throughout the day.

NOW: Zen Honeycutt, founder and executive director of Moms Across America, explains why she's demonstrating over today's Monsanto SCOTUS case. The New Lede is on the ground and will keep you covered throughout the day.

🚨 A landmark Supreme Court pesticide case is unfolding today, with major implications for consumer safety and corporate liability. The New Lede is on the ground. thenewlede.substack.com/p/monsanto-h...

Eight former EPA officials are arguing against Monsanto in a landmark Supreme Court pesticide case. The New Lede spoke with one of them to break down his position in a Q&A. www.thenewlede.org/2026/04/qa-f...

Iowa continues to dominate the US hog farming market, slaughtering more than 39 million hogs last year, according to a new @usdagov.bsky.social report. The report comes as researchers say massive farms are contributing to widespread pollution and illness. www.thenewlede.org/2026/04/iowa...

A major Supreme Court case could decide whether people can hold chemical companies accountable for harm. At the center is Roundup and a legal fight over whether federal law overrides state rights. The outcome could impact thousands of lawsuits nationwide.

TNL Editor-in-Chief @careygillam.bsky.social discussed “Cancer in the Corn Belt” today at the annual @sejorg.bsky.social conference in Chicago. To learn more, explore our ongoing series: www.thenewlede.org/cancer-in-th... #SEJ2026

Hundreds of organizations, individuals, and states are taking sides in a landmark Supreme Court pesticide case. Read the full story and explore our tracker to see where the battle lines fall: www.thenewlede.org/2026/04/mons...