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Learn the major types and warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect.  Download a free checklist and find out how to protect your loved one. Nursing home abuse, either intentional or accidental, is when a resident in a nursing home or other long-term care facility is harmed.  The risk of harm tends to be caused by staff, other residents, or the facility’s failure to provide proper care.  Many studies estimate that about 10% of all people over the age of 65 experience some form of nursing home abuse.  Rates of abuse of older people are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with the World Health Organization indicating that 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in […]

Farmers and the Environment are Paying the Price If you attend a conference about neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics), inevitably the conversation will turn to Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, detailing the devastating effects of DDT. Why would a book published in 1962 be discussed in the context of modern day insecticides? Specifically, neonics weren’t introduced to the U.S. until more than 30 years later? Indeed, Carson’s warnings about the dangers of the pesticide DDT resonated strongly with Americans at that time. The chemical was banned. Yet, today, surely we have evolved as a society that no longer uses such toxic chemicals on our crops.  Shockingly, neonics are estimated to be 7,000 to 10,000 times more toxic to insects than DDT. They are linked to devastating effects […]

Are “Eco-Friendly” Labels Fooling You? The Legal Fight Against Greenwashing  Once you’ve carefully sorted out your recycling bin, what happens to it? As consumers become more environmentally conscious, businesses are increasingly marketing their products as “recyclable” or “eco-friendly” to appeal to this demand. However, many companies are facing legal challenges for making misleading or outright false claims about the sustainability of their products, a practice known as greenwashing. These lawsuits are part of a growing effort to hold companies accountable for deceiving consumers and contributing to environmental damage under the guise of eco-consciousness.  What Is Greenwashing?  Greenwashing refers to the deceptive practice of marketing products as environmentally friendly when they are not. This includes using vague terms like “natural” or “biodegradable,” displaying misleading recycling symbols, […]

The Farm Bill, a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural policy, touches nearly every aspect of the food system—from how crops are grown to how food is distributed to the nation’s most vulnerable populations. While the bill includes provisions aimed at promoting conservation and sustainability, it has also come under fire from environmentalists for contributing to pollution and climate change. However, there is growing concern that these programs may be causing more harm than good, potentially poisoning the public through inadequate regulatory oversight and legal loopholes.  The Farm Bill’s Environmental Agenda  The environmental provisions of the Farm Bill are often highlighted as proof of its commitment to sustainability. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) provide financial incentives to farmers […]