Health

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New report raises concerns about expansion of frac sand mines in Minnesota and Wisconsin

The true economic impact of frac sand mining may fall short of industry claims promising sustained prosperity and economic opportunity.

Work in a poultry plant? The good news is you still have a job, the bad news is it may be killing you

The increased use of microbe-killing chemicals in poultry processing facilities has created a serious threat to the health of workers in those facilities.

Tollhouse tortillas won’t end hunger

Michelle Obama and the President of Mexico look for solutions to hunger and the growing crisis of diet-related illnesses by turning to the companies that helped create them.

World Social Forum: Building a "Revolution for Dignity"

IATP's Steve Suppan reports on his experience at the 2013 World Social Forum in Tunis, Tunisia.

Cadmium, mercury and phthalates—oh my!

A new report reveals over 5000 children's products that contain toxic chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive problems.




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