Podcast Summary
Environment, Agriculture: A coal plant in Illinois is being sued for operating without permits for a decade, while Missouri farmers advocate for labeling requirements and fair treatment in the agriculture industry, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines against unfair practices.
Legal action is being taken against a coal plant in Illinois for alleged violation of federal air quality laws, while farmers in Missouri are advocating for labeling requirements and fair treatment in the agriculture industry. The coal plant, Prairie State Generating Company, is being sued by the Sierra Club for operating without necessary permits for 10 years, and the judge has denied the company's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Missouri livestock producers are urging Congress to restore country of origin labeling for beef in the next farm bill and to finalize rules ensuring fair treatment from large meat packers and poultry companies. Tim Gibbons from the Missouri Crisis Center emphasized the need for clear guidelines against unfair practices in the food system, which has become increasingly monopolized and extracts wealth from communities. Gibbons also mentioned that proposed amendments to the Packers and Stockyards Act could address these issues. Additionally, SIU Carbondale's Saluki Family Weekend is coming up, featuring guest Dan Povinmeyer and various events, with family of the year contests open for online submissions until September 6th.