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Omanjana Goswami, Ph.D., Interdisciplinary scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists discusses soil health, human health, and water pollution from Tyson meat processing plants.

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The Impact of Nitrate Contamination from Meat Processing Plants on Human Health and Water Pollution

The chapter delves into the health risks associated with nitrate contamination in US drinking water, particularly from meat processing plants, leading to various adverse effects such as blue baby syndrome, cancer, and environmental pollution. It highlights the EPA's efforts to update regulations for nitrogen and phosphorus release to mitigate these concerns.

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