Nitrates are naturally-occurring chemicals found in soil, water, the human body, and some foods — either naturally or as additives, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The nitrates in plant foods like ...

Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring compounds that are found in vegetables and added to processed meats. Nitrates convert to nitrites that can become either beneficial nitric oxide or ...

Governor silent amidst mounting calls to reign in industrial agriculture-linked water pollution, fund statewide water quality monitoring ...

The Oregon Health Authority since 2024 found that at least 634 domestic drinking water wells in the area contain unsafe ...

After decades of farm and food processing pollution contaminating groundwater in northeast Oregon, state regulators are ...

Comprehensive policy blueprint targets widespread toxic nitrate contamination, linked to industrial agriculture and rising cancer rates Des Moines, IA — Today, Food & Water Watch unveiled an Iowa ...