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Bayer Corp. recently agreed to create a $15 billion fund for consumers who contracted cancer and other diseases caused by its weed killer Roundup. (Adobe Stock)

ID coalition helps defeat bill to grant lawsuit immunity to pesticides industry

A coalition of advocacy groups has helped defeat a bill in the Idaho Legislature which would have given the pesticide industry blanket immunity from l…

There are more than four times as many dairy cows in Idaho today as there were 40 years ago. (Cat/Adobe Stock)

Report Finds Contaminant Concern in Magic Valley Ground Water – Again

TWIN FALLS, Idaho -- An annual report finds poor groundwater quality continues to be an issue for the Magic Valley. The Idaho Conservation League …

A plan to replace electricity generated by four lower Snake River dams includes $10 billion for renewable sources like wind and solar. (Oleg Kovtun/Adobe Stock)

Critics: Nuclear Not Needed in Snake River Replacement Plan

BOISE, Idaho -- Nuclear energy could be part of the mix to replace power from four lower Snake River dams if they're removed. Rep. Mike Simpson…

Experimental Nuclear Reactor Design Could Come to ID

BOISE, Idaho -- The public can weigh in this week on an experimental nuclear reactor which could be coming to the Idaho National Laboratory. The U.S…

The EPA's Agricultural Worker Protection Standard requires employers to perform annual pesticide application training. (Kara/Adobe Stock)

Pesticide Protections Needed for ID Farmworkers, Advocates Say

BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho farmworkers exposed to pesticides don't know what effects these chemicals will have on their health, and advocates are pushing …

Ten of the 112 wastewater facilities in Idaho accounted for nearly half of all discharge violations. (MarekPhotoDesign.com/Adobe Stock)

Something Smells: ID Wastewater Treatment Violations Widespread

BOISE, Idaho - Wastewater facilities in Idaho are flush with pollution violations. The Idaho Conservation League's fourth annual wastewater …

Six biogas facilities are scheduled to be built in southern Idaho. (Bob Nichols/U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Critics: Biogas' Clean-Energy Claims Evaporate Under Scrutiny

BOISE, Idaho – The breakdown of farm byproducts such as manure into energy is touted as a renewable fix for the future. But critics say the …

Acrylic fiber could be used as a cheap and effective way to clean up polluted mining sites. (EARTHWORKS/Flickr)

Yarn: The Next Great Environmental Cleanup Tool?

MOSCOW, Idaho — Idaho researchers may have found a new, green technology that is perfectly suited for cleaning up environmental messes: yarn…

San Antonio law enforcement still hasn't found nuclear material stolen from the car of Idaho National Laboratory contractors. (Idaho National Laboratory/Flickr)

Stolen Nuclear Material Exposes Larger Issue of Government Accountability

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – In 2017, security experts from the Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory had a small amount of nuclear material …

A report cautions parents to be vigilant when finding gifts for small children this holiday season. (PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)

Report: Toys to Watch Out For in Holiday Shopping

BOISE, Idaho -- This Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday shopping season, you might take some time to read labels and carefully consider the toys …

Conservation groups have reopened a lawsuit against Atlanta Gold over discharges of arsenic into Boise River headwaters. (John Robison/Idaho Conservation League)

Lawsuit Reopened Against Atlanta Gold Mine Over Boise River Pollution

BOISE, Idaho – Two conservation groups announced Thursday they are reopening a lawsuit against the Atlanta Gold Mine over discharges of arsenic …

"Bee-Friendly" Stores Becoming More Prevalent

BOISE, Idaho — New tests found significant decreases in the use of bee-killing pesticides on "bee-friendly" plants. That’s good news for …

The U.S. Department of Energy is coming to Boise to discuss nuclear waste, and a local watchdog group is holding workshops in preparation. (geralt/Pixabay)

Feds Head to Idaho for Meeting on Nuclear Waste

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Department of Energy will hold a meeting next week at the Boise Centre downtown to come up with a process for getting …

Conservation advocates are launching a Solarize the Valley campaign in three Idaho counties.(cleanenergy.org)

Conservation Advocates Launch Solarize the Valley Campaign

BOISE, Idaho – Clean energy advocates are launching a campaign this week called Solarize the Valley, an effort to promote renewable energy in …

The Atlanta Gold arsenic removal pond has proven ineffective, according to conservation groups who have announced their intention to sue over discharges into the Boise River. (Idaho Conservation League)

Atlanta Gold Mine Faces New Legal Action over Boise River Pollution

BOISE, Idaho - Conservation groups announced Tuesday they plan to sue the Atlanta Gold Corporation over discharges of arsenic into the Boise River …

Idaho's delegation in Washington scored very low on the annual League of Conservation Voters Scorecard. (ostephy/Morguefile)

Idaho Senators Get Lowest Possible Rating on Environmental Scorecard

BOISE, Idaho - Nada. Zip. Zero percent. That's the score received by Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch on the annual Environmental Scorecard …

A child enjoys herself at a recent climate-change rally in Boise, which was sponsored by the nonprofit Snake River Alliance, just one group encouraging people to donate on Giving Tuesday. Credit: Snake River Alliance

"Giving Tuesday" Expected to Raise Millions for Charity

BOISE, Idaho - We all know about Black Friday, and probably Cyber Monday. But today is "Giving Tuesday," an annual event announced just four years …

A bee-keeping group says pesticide labels carry inaccurate information to protect bees. Credit: Deborah C. Smith

Pesticide Ruling Raises Questions About Label Guidelines

BOISE, Idaho - Pollinator Stewardship Council program director Michele Colopy. She says current guidelines for most pesticides don't protect bees …

Threats are swirling over accepting nuclear waste for research at the Idaho National Laboratory. Credit: U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Nuke Waste Pressure Builds for Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – A nuclear waste showdown between Idaho and the Department of Energy (DOE) has reached a new level. The DOE has informed the …

The Snake River Alliance is asking the U.S. Department of Energy to clarify the limits on spent nuclear fuel being shipped to Idaho from a commercial nuclear power plant in Virginia. Credit: U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Nuclear Watchdogs Suspicious of Dept. of Energy

BOISE, Idaho – Nuclear waste has long been a hot potato between Idaho and the federal government, and the Snake River Alliance wants the …

PHOTO: About two-thirds of the crude oil shipped by rail in the United States is transported in DOT-111 tank cars. A lawsuit alleges they aren't sturdy or safe enough for that purpose, and asks the U.S. Department of Transportation to ban their use for oil shipment. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Lawsuit Wants Companies to Choo-Choose Safer Oil Rail Tankers

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Oil is being shipped across the country in train cars that even the government says are unsafe, and two environmental groups …

PHOTO: Hummingbirds, beetles, flies, bees and wasps are being saluted for National Pollinator Week. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

Pollinator Week: Wrap it Up by Planting Flowers

BOISE, Idaho - Honey-tasting and native flower presentations have helped mark National Pollinator Week in Idaho. This week is set aside each year by …

PHOTO: A group of neighbors in Boise interested in a pesticide-free park is volunteering and recruiting others to help pull weeds on the weekends. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

"Chemical-free" Park Experiment Could Spread Like Weeds

BOISE, Idaho - There's an experiment going on in Boise that's really "down in the weeds." A group of neighbors interested in having a pesticide-free …

GRAPHIC: Today is Workers Memorial Day, to remember those who lost their lives on the job. In Idaho, 18 people died at work in 2012. Graphic courtesy of National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

18 Idahoans Honored for Workers Memorial Day

BOISE, Idaho - The list is 18 names long for Workers Memorial Day in Idaho today. The annual observance honors those who lost their lives on the job…

PHOTO: Cement plants, such as this one in Durkee, Oregon, will no longer be able to get off the hook for releasing dangerous pollutants and claiming it was a mistake, after a ruling by a federal appeals court. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

Court Closes Cement Plant Loophole

BOISE, Idaho – A federal appeals court in Washington has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency can no longer let cement plants off the …

PHOTO: A backyard adventure is waiting this weekend, as National Moth Week wraps up. Idaho kids are encouraged to spend time outdoors �mothing� � using lights at night to attract moths and count up how many they can find. A hawk moth is pictured. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

Tell the Kids: There’s “Mothing” to do This Weekend

BOISE, Idaho – A backyard weekend adventure tip for children in Idaho – there's "mothing" to do. Sunday wraps up National Moth Week…

PHOTO: Sockeye salmon in Redfish Lake, Idaho. A new report says the EPA should work with wildlife agencies when assessing pesticide risks to fish and other critters. Photo credit: Neil Ever Osborne, Save Our Wild Salmon.

Report: Pesticide Effects on Endangered Critters Needs Closer Look

BOISE, Idaho – The Environmental Protection Agency is being urged to do a better job of considering the effects that pesticides have on …

Testing the Oil in the Waters: Leaks Possible at Old Snake River Dams

BOISE, Idaho - The Army Corps of Engineers is testing the oil used in dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers to see if it contains PCBs - chemicals …

New FDA Ag Antibiotic Ban Explained

BOISE, Idaho - Farmers and ranchers in Idaho and around the nation must make some changes when it comes to treating animals with antibiotics…

Idaho Republican Pollster: Republicans Support EPA Clean Air Rules

BOISE, Idaho - New clean-air rules from the federal Environmental Protection Agency which set limits on air pollution from coal-fired power plants …

EPA Hearings on New Fracking Standards

BOISE, Idaho - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding hearings this week on new nationwide environmental standards for the process …

Hidden Toxics in School Supplies? Healthy Legacy Offers Shopping Tips

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho parents are being offered a lesson in back-to-school shopping as they head to stores to get their children ready for class…

Biggest Mercury Polluter for ID Fighting EPA Pollution Control

BOISE, Idaho - The Ash Grove Cement Company plant in Durkee, Oregon, is one of many under orders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …

Nothing's Scarier than a Dangerous Halloween Costume

BOISE, Idaho - Halloween costumes are supposed to be scary, but Idaho parents may not realize how scary. They probably don't expect to expose their …

Study: Invest $1 in Idaho Nonprofits and the Return is $150

BOISE, Idaho - Give a dollar – and make a difference worth $150. A new study presented in Boise on Wednesday tracked each foundation dollar …

ID Back-to-School Plastic Product Safety Check

BOISE, Idaho - Backpacks, lunchboxes and binders. What seem like helpful and durable, plastic back-to-school supplies for Idaho kids may need a …

Prescription for Safer Meds: More Authority for the FDA

BOISE, Idaho - News about medication recalls has been common recently. According to the Pew Prescription Project, drug recalls are up 400 percent in …

Boise a Player in BP Debate This Week

BOISE, Idaho - Boise is an unlikely hot spot in the BP oil spill controversy this week. Idaho's capital was randomly selected as host city for a …

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 …

Report on School Safety: Wakeup Call on Possible Cell Tower Danger

WASHINGTON, D.C. – There is new evidence it's not just cell phones that might harm children's health, but the invisible radiation from cell …

Chew on This: Study Links Kid Diets to Brain Power

BOISE, Idaho - A new study suggests what goes into our stomachs is affecting our brain power, and certain foods may be linked to the increase in …

Cars, Child Seats and Pet Products Put to the Test: Toxins Found

BOISE, Idaho - Idahoans can now do a safety check on common items, such as children's toys, women's handbags, pet products and cars. About 5,000 …

Oregon Mercury Drift Causes Miff in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - Public health watchdogs want to be sure mercury pollution in Idaho is not set in concrete. The Ash Grove Cement Company is asking the …

Idaho DEQ Aims to Reduce Mercury Rising by Regulating Pollution

Boise, ID - Idahoans have been warned about eating fish from 22 lakes, rivers and streams because those fish are contaminated with mercury - a …

Idaho Gold Mine May See "Recession Momentum"

Boise, ID – Gold prices are heading back up, not just for the Valentine's Day jewelry gift season, but because gold is a traditional investing …

Imported Salmon Report – A Good Reason to Go Fishing

Boise, ID – What may be labeled fresh salmon, may also be served up with a side of parasites, bacteria and antibiotics. A report on salmon …

Congress Talks about ID Mining “Bling”

Boise, ID – Idaho's mining history could soon be rewritten. The U.S. House has passed the "Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act," an update of …

Toy Safety Checklist for Idaho Santas

Boise, ID - A bow and arrow set, a Superman lamp, and a pull-toy for toddlers have each made the "Ten Worst Toys" list this year because they can …

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