Polluting Pigs Hit Again Over Air Emissions in Iowa

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), which pack thousands of animals into tight spaces, continue to wreak havoc on the environment, including the residents who live near them. Imagine settling into an idyllic country locale only to have a polluting pig CAFO move in next door. It’s the American Dream turned nightmare for many, including some residents who have lived on the land for generations.

CAFOs pose problems on numerous fronts, from tainting water supplies to spraying so much manure onto nearby fields that neighboring homes are covered in a film of manure — as evidenced by the presence …read more

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