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Smithfield Foods spilled more than 7.3 million gallons of hog waste throughout Missouri according to a public records search by The Socially Responsible Agriculture Project. (Alberto/Adobe Stock)

A California regulation with big Midwest consequences

Family farm advocates in Missouri are concerned a regulation on the other side of the country could have unintended effects on rural Missourians…

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reintroduced what is known as the

Livestock manure makes 'big stink' for MO family farmers

Congress passed a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, which means the debate over a new bill will continue well into 2024. Advocacy groups …

Climate change board games emphasize teamwork and group success. Either all players win together, or no one survives. (dvande/Adobe Stock)

Board games help players understand climate change

By Debra J. Rosenthal for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Missouri News Service for the Public News Service-Conversation …

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing standards to regulate emissions from five unmeasured fugitive and intermittent particulate sources. The EPA is extending the comment period on the proposed rule to Sept. 29. (Natalie Schorr/Adobe Stock)

Comments About EPA's Proposed Blast-Furnace Rules Extended to Sept. 29

Emission standards for blast furnaces such as some iron and steel mills in Missouri have not been updated in years. The Environmental Protection …

The Human League says factory farming causes significant damage to rural communities, surrounding environments, and the farmed animals themselves. (zhang yongxin/Adobe Stock)

Rural Advocacy Groups: Corporate Farming Infringing on MO Family Farms

Despite the goal to unite Missourians around a common cause, rural advocacy groups have been pushing the EPA for more regulation from the Clean …

The Eleven Point River meanders through the picturesque Ozarks of southern Missouri. It's one of the eight initial components of the National Wild and Scenic River System, which was established in 1968. (Jennifer Conner)

Celebrate, Float, Clean Eleven Point National Scenic River

ALTON, Mo. – Memorial Day weekend is always a big splash into floating season in the Ozarks, but environmental groups, local businesses and the …

There will be plenty of extra waste generated during the holidays, and there are proper ways to dispose of it with a little extra care. (arlington.gov)

Proper Disposal of Holiday Waste Urged

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Despite all the wrapping paper, shipping boxes and food packaging, the holiday season doesn't have to be a season of waste…

Missouri's PACE programs are getting some credit for the state's progress in moving toward green energy and power savings. (sierraclub.org)

Missouri is Most-Improved State for Energy Efficiency

ST. LOUIS – Missouri has made some big strides in saving electricity. The latest report card from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient …

Environmental groups urge Missouri leaders to move toward clean energy. (Sierra Club)

Missouri Urged to Move to Green Energy

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Missouri environmentalists call new federal rules from the Environmental Protection Agency a step in the right direction, but feel …

During spring, the amount of trash thrown out increases, and Missouri's recycling advocates hope it all ends up in the right place. (Virginia Carter)

Spring in Missouri: Time for Cleaning and Recycling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Vernal Equinox has a strange effect on many people, experts say it can increase metabolism and turnover of brain …

PHOTO: As Missourians tackle spring cleaning, they are encouraged to remember that old clothes and household items can go a long way toward helping others in the community when donated to a local charity. Photo credit: Sheron2482/morguefile.

Spring Cleaning: Clear the Clutter, Help the Community

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Whether it's clothing, sports equipment, toys or books many Missouri homes are brimming with items that are rarely used and …

PHOTO: Zach Tucker and his brother have grown their energy-efficient lighting company, One3LED, from two employees to more than 20, and are among the more than 40,000 Missourians now working in the clean energy sector. Photo courtesy of Z. Tucker.

Report: Clean Energy Jobs Booming In MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - When it comes to putting Missourians to work, the clean energy sector is making big strides. That's according to a new report which …

PHOTO: Just weeks after the midterm election, a new Sierra Club poll finds the majority of voters in some key battleground states want policymakers to support efforts to protect communities from climate change. Photo credit: click/morguefile.com

Poll: Demand for Climate Change Action Crosses Party Lines

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Some Missouri leaders have voiced outspoken opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed first-ever limits on …

PHOTO: An aerial view of a Texas feedlot. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization says large factory farms are increasing climate-changing pollution. Photo credit: Mishka Henner.

Report: Another Reason for MO to Go Meatless Today

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Observing "Meatless Monday" may not only be good for your health and for animals, but a new study says it's also good for the …

PHOTO: Bridgeton landfill's underground fire is drawing fire over odors and safety concerns. Photo courtesy: Missouri DNR

Environmentalists/Neighbors Cry Foul Over Landfill Fire Plan

ST. LOUIS - It's been a smelly, hot summer around the Bridgeton landfill, and some neighbors and activists think the landfill owner's plan to keep an …

PHOTO: The average American throws out about 20 pounds of food a month, which ends up costing $300 to $500 a year. Photo credit: John Michaelson

Stopping the Waste: Average Family Tossed 20 Pounds of Food Monthly

ST. LOUIS - With the average family in Missouri and around the nation throwing out 20 pounds of food a month, the Natural Resources Defense Council …

DNR takes control of air testing at Bridgeton Sanitary Landfill. Courtesy of: Missouri DNR

State to Test "Smelly" Air from Bridgeton Landfill

ST. LOUIS - The Bridgeton Sanitary Landfill, just north of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, has been smoldering underground since last summer…

PHOTO: The Basel Action Network estimates 75 percent of the electronic waste that arrives in Lagos, Nigeria, is not reusable. BAN says too often, as in this photo, it ends up being dumped. Courtesy BAN.

Missourians Urged to Stop "Environmental Nightmare" of Old Electronics

ST. LOUIS - “Out with the old, in with the new” takes on a whole new meaning when the topic is electronic gear. A new national …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

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