Environment Court dismisses lawsuit alleging EPA failed to protect farmers from PFAS in fertilizer About 60% of sewage sludge produced each year by US wastewater treatment plants is spread on farm fields. By Shannon Kelleher, The New Lede / 2 Oct 2025
Environment Sewage fertilizer can cause illness and harm the environment. Why are some Oklahoma officials resistant to a ban? Despite health warnings about PFAs, pathogens, and insurance fallout, Oklahoma continues spreading human waste on thousands of acres of farmland. By Juan Vassallo, Investigate Midwest / 23 Apr 2025
Environment 'Forever chemical'-laden sewage sludge is a national emergency Risks associated with PFAS have been known for decades. EPA only released its risk assessment of the chemicals in biosolid fertilizer in April 2024. By Dave Dickey, Columnist / 4 Feb 2025
elections Anti-biosolid fertilizer candidate wins Oklahoma state House race Fertilizer use has raised concerns over the presence of ‘forever chemicals.’ By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest / 28 Aug 2024
Environment Fertilizer from human waste faces scrutiny but remains a profitable industry Concern is growing over ‘forever chemicals’ in biosolid fertilizer. By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest / 7 Aug 2024
