Consumer Rights
Northwest Natural Gas Customers Sue Over ‘Greenwashing’ in Smart Energy Program
Oregon Northwest Natural Gas customers late yesterday sued the company over misleading claims at the heart of its Smart Energy program, which it advertises as a way for customers to…
The Government Should Be Protecting People, Not Profits, from Bird Flu
We’ve known about the spread of bird flu to dairy cows, dairy workers, and poultry workers since early 2024, yet we still know very little about how many people and…
Inside Climate News: Tyson Foods Sued Over Emissions Reduction Promises
“They don’t appear to know the full scope of their greenhouse gas emissions,” said Kelsey Eberly, an attorney with FarmSTAND, one of the organizations representing EWG. “Tyson is taking very…
Food Ingredients 1st: Tyson Foods sued for “greenwashed” net-zero emissions and “climate-smart” beef claims
“There is no indication that Tyson has accurately and fully measured them. There appears to be no plan with any realistic chance of achieving net zero in a little over…
New York Times: Tyson Faces Lawsuit Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef
A consumer-protection lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that Tyson Foods is misleading consumers with claims about its efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Tyson Foods Sued Over Deceptive ‘Net-Zero’ and ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef Claims
An environmental and consumer organization filed a lawsuit today against Tyson Foods, Inc., the second largest meat company in the U.S. and the world, accusing the company of making “false…
Why We Don’t Wait on Corporate Ag Promises
“What happened to antibiotic-free chicken?” So asked a recent article examining the unfortunate but predictable arc of a years-long campaign to get excessive antibiotics out of chicken feed. For decades,…
How Industrial Animal Ag is Making Lettuce Dangerous
It is no secret that industrial animal agriculture has devastating impacts on our air, water, and communities. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study confirms that factory farms…
Big Ag Needs Governments to Keep Bailing It Out
Our rights to enjoy clean water, fresh air and land free of life-threatening toxins should be non-negotiable. But when it comes to Big Ag, our elected officials are consistently willing…