Senate GOP Farm Bill Draws Criticism From Advocates Over Environmental and Health ProvisionsSen. John Boozman (R-AK) released the Senate GOP Farm Bill, titled the Agricultural Act of 2026, on June 24. The legislation includes provisions that weaken environmental and health protections, according to farm and environmental advocates. A markup is expected before the Senate’s August recess. The bill, which largely mirrors the House-passed Farm,…Natural News3mo agoWhole story →HealthFoodJohn Boozmanfarm bill markup
Winds hamper crews as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, burns through forestsThe largest fire in the United States is burning through tinder-dry forest in Utah. It is fueled by conditions that fire managers and experts call unprecedented. There was little relief from the strong winds on Saturday. But crews were treated to higher humidity levels than expected while fighting the fast-moving Cottonwood Fire. Gov. Spencer Cox asked…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3mo agoWhole story →PlanetSpencer Coxutah wildfire