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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 4h

Corn is the most nitrogen-fertilizer-intensive crop in the U.S. & accounts for more than 2/3 of all nitrogen fertilizer use nationwide. Nitrogen fertilizer is applied to crops & interactions in the soil turn it into #nitrousoxide, a greenhouse gas roughly 300X more powerful than CO2. #climatechange

Fertilizing ‘continuous corn’ drives major source of farm greenhouse gases, but conservation can help

Millions of acres in four major Corn Belt states are used to grow "continuous corn” on the same fields year after year, requiring significant use of

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 1d

Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. "We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 1d

For those wondering how #RFKJr & others helped turn anti-vaccine conspiracies into federal policy under Trump, the roots trace back nearly 30 years to disgraced doctor Andrew Wakefield’s fraudulent study falsely linking #vaccines to #autism - exposed as a hoax by author & journalist Brian Deer.

The lasting damage of vaccine misinformation and the disgraced doctor fueling it

YouTube video by Environmental Working Group (EWG)

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 1d

The swamp.

The Industry Ties Within Trump’s Food and Ag Leadership

Many of the president’s top officials at USDA, EPA, HHS, and FDA have connections to chemical, agribusiness, or fossil fuel interests.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 4d

With roughly 500,000 U.S. #soybean farmers, Trump’s $10B bailout plan would average $20K each—but history shows most of the money goes to the biggest, richest farms, as it did in the last trade war with China.

USDA Bailout for Impact of Trump’s Tariffs Goes to Biggest, Richest Farmers

Farm bailout payments designed to offset the impacts of President's Trump's trade war have overwhelmingly flowed to the largest and most successful farmers, according to EWG's analysis of the latest D...

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 5d

Trump and GOP leaders need Democratic votes to bail out #soybean farmers crushed by the disastrous trade war with China.

Trump making plans to send billions in cash bailouts to farmers with taxpayer money

The president has also said he wants to use direct tariff revenue for the payments, but that could trigger a major fight in Congress.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 5d

I'll say it again. Trump repeatedly promised another trade war with China if re-elected. Yet, the vote in farm country went for him by nearly 80% in 2024 - slightly more than he received in 2020 after his 1st trade war w/ China, which was also a disaster for farmers. Wake up!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Joni Ernst: "Unfortunately, our farmers do need that assistance. They don't like it. They consider it welfare. They want trade, not aid. So we really need to see some of these new markets opening up around the globe ... but if there's anybody that can make a deal, it's President Trump."

Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 6d

Trump’s first #tradewar with China was a disaster for farmers, even after the bailout. There’s no reason to believe Sen. Hyde-Smith—or anyone else—claiming this new clash with Beijing will end differently. It will only mean more economic pain for #soybean and #corn farmers.

Cindy Hyde-Smith’s record on agriculture: Fighting for farmers or furthering Trump’s agenda even when it hurts them?

Despite the severe economic fallout from both the 2018 and 2025 tariff wars with China, U.S.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 13d

Confidence in #RFKJr is collapsing. Almost 6 in 10 voters say they don’t trust him on #vaccines, #healthcare positions. I don't recall any former HHS Secretary this unpopular.
thehill.com/policy/healt...

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 14d

“We found consuming different types of fruits and vegetables changes your pesticide levels accordingly, with greater consumption of the higher-residue foods increasing pesticide levels in urine more than consumption of the lower-residue foods," said EWG's Alexis Temkin, lead author of the study.

Dozens of pesticides enter the body through contaminated fruits and vegetables, study finds | CNN

Eating more pesticide-laced produce increases exposure to dozens of pesticides, according to a nonprofit that publishes the “Dirty Dozen” list of contaminated foods.

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Anne Schechinger @anneschech.bsky.social · 15d

Me: “I like to say we’re in this gold-rush era of regenerative certifications and claims, because everyone, essentially, is rushing to label their food products, to label conservation practices—anything a farm is doing—as regenerative.” @insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/2209202...

Regenerative Agriculture Is All Over the Agenda at Climate Week NYC. But What Does It Mean? - Inside Climate News

Critics say the term is vague and are pushing for specific standards so consumers aren’t lured into false climate promises.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 15d

Marian Burros was among the first food writers to spotlight the dangers of #PFAS-coated cookware, pesticide residues on produce, chemical additives in food, and mercury in seafood. Her pioneering reporting on these and other food safety issues left a lasting imprint on U.S. food policy.

Marian Burros, 92, Dies; Food Writer Famed for Her Plum Torte and More

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Re-Volt @exposeutilities.bsky.social · 15d

The @californiapuc.bsky.social approved spending increases that resulted in six rate hikes for PG&E customers in 2024.

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Anne Schechinger @anneschech.bsky.social · 15d

New @ewgofficial.bsky.social piece published today, exposing different "regenerative" food certifications. We found that USDA organic, “Regenerative Organic”, and "Demeter" certifications were the best guarantee a food has been produced with regenerative practices. 1/2 www.ewg.org/news-insight...

Beware misleading ‘regenerative’ claims on food

Some food companies are making “regenerative” claims on their product packages or in their advertising – but these statements may not be everything they seem to be.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 15d

Tomorrow’s #JimmyKimmelLive could shatter late-night ratings records.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Show to Return to ABC on Tuesday Night

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 20d

I have many [CDC scientists] that won’t speak about vaccines now, remove their names off of papers. They don’t wish to present publicly anymore because they feel they were personally targeted because of misinformation.”

Fear and politics pervade Kennedy’s CDC, former leaders testify

In a climate of fear, CDC scientists are withdrawing names from papers, and local and global health agencies are losing confidence.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 21d

Trump openly promised another trade war with China if re-elected. Yet, the vote in farm country went to him by nearly 78% in 2024. #MAGA #TrumpTariffs #TrumpEconomics

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 22d

Arkansas farmer: We've got a real disaster with this tariff deal. We produce 40% more agricultural products than we can consume domestically. China is the largest importer of soybeans in the world. For the first time in 20 years, China's bought zero soybeans and zero corn out of this country.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 22d

National Black Farmers Association President: Fertilizer and seed and diesel fuel, all of these things have just about tripled in price. And I'm selling my commodity for the same thing I was in the 80's. I've never seen anything like this. And it's all due to Trump's tariffs.

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Re-Volt @exposeutilities.bsky.social · 22d

@pacificgaselectric.bsky.social bills can equal a weekly grocery budget, but their touted $5 can’t even get you a Subway Sandwich these days.

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Re-Volt @exposeutilities.bsky.social · 22d

PG&E customers have seen a 64% increase in their bills since 2020.

Recently, PG&E bragged that their customers can expect a $5 reduction in their monthly bills.

But $5 is nothing compared to the $115/month increase we’ve seen in the last 5 years.

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 23d

“Are we going to lose a generation of farmers because of the trade war? I think that’s what we’re fast approaching.”

Farm country voted for this by 75% in the 2024 election.

China’s Snub of U.S. Soybeans Is a Crisis for American Farmers

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Alex Formuzis @alexformuzis.bsky.social · 29d

The idea you make more money by spending more is, of course, preposterous to working families. But that's exactly how monopoly utilities like SCE, @pge4me.bsky.social & @sdge.bsky.social make their billions each year - & it all comes from higher rates on their captive customers.

Re-Volt @exposeutilities.bsky.social · Sep 5

While customers saw higher bills, @SCE quietly cashed in, backed by a $38–$43 billion capital spending plan through 2028. 💰 The more they spend, the more they profit.

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Re-Volt @exposeutilities.bsky.social · Sep 8

DOJ is looking out for taxpayers, but who’s looking out for California ratepayers? abc7.com/post/doj-fil...

New photos appear to show start of Eaton Fire as DOJ files lawsuits against SoCal Edison

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Southern California Edison over the deadly Eaton and Fairview fires, seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages.

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Re-Volt @exposeutilities.bsky.social · Sep 2

Former CPUC President Loretta Lynch says it best: It’s time to say NO to cozy, crony capitalism.

Join our fight to hold CA utility companies, and our government, accountable. It’s time for new energy choices. It’s time for a Re-Volt. Join us: re-volt.org/take-action

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Re-Volt @exposeutilities.bsky.social · Sep 2

It’s long past time for utility accountability. Californians deserve affordable, reliable, clean energy.

The California Public Utilities commission is an unelected regulatory body appointed by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social

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