Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations.

The New Lede managing editor Brian Bienkowski spoke with Keith Schneider, a senior editor and chief correspondent at Circle of Blue, about how severe water contamination from crop and livestock production and rising high rates of cancer have become key election year issues in Iowa.

Rows of black and white plastic weed mats are giving vegetable seedlings their best start in life. But disposing of them has become a logistical and cost burden.

The Trump admin is propping up the aging coal fleet despite the financial and environmental costs — and also making far-fetched plans to build new coal plants.

Across the country, many retired electric vehicle batteries are processed by uncertified recyclers, creating environmental and worker safety risks.