An Associated Press report noted that the federal government was encouraging farmers to spread a chalky waste product from coal-fired power plants on their fields to loosen and fertilize soil — even as it was, at the same time, considering regulating coal wastes for the first time.
Why it matters: it’s the kind of “what’s ending up in our soil and food” story that underlies Dr. Dean’s emphasis on clean sourcing and reducing environmental toxin exposure.
From Dr. Jason Dean’s show archive (January 2010), summarized in our own words, based on Associated Press reporting (December 2009). Educational only — not medical advice.
