Nitrates in drinking water affect human health
People who use wells as a source of drinking water need to monitor the level of nitrates in their well water. If you drink water that is high in nitrates, it can interfere with the ability of your red blood cells to transport oxygen. Infants who drink water high in nitrates may turn “bluish” and appear to have difficulty in breathing since their bodies are not receiving enough oxygen.
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On February 8th, groups from across Wisconsin came together at our state Capitol to demand responsible water policy from our elected officials. Become a Wisconsin Water Warrior Join the Coalition Citizens' Water Coalition of Wisconsin www.cwcwi.org
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Focuses on the effect of factory farms on independent family farms and rural communities. Also discusses economics, the effect of pollution on people and the environment, as well as regulations and animal welfare. Filmed in Lincoln Township, Missouri but applicable everywhere. To obtain a copy, please contact Wendy Swann at the Animal Welfare Institute - (202) 337-2332.
In this special investigative report, Aaron and Melissa drive straight into modern dust bowl conditions to visit a CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) in North Texas to see first hand how the food supply is raised. In sometimes harrowing footage, they witness the compact conditions in which thousands upon thousands of cattle are raised to provide cheap meat to the population.
