Pollution

The Buffalo National River’s future looks murky once more. Legislation passed in Arkansas’ 2023 General Assembly surrounding hog farm permits near the national river recently made headlines. Ozarks at Large reporters Daniel Caruth and Jack Travis sought to find out what’s happening and why it reeks like a more than decade-old controversy.

On today's show, a recent report reveals unhealthy levels of potentially toxic chemicals in the air in Tontitown. Also, the downtown bureau in Fort Smith has a new leader and name. Plus, Ambivert Books makes it easier to find Spanish-language books.

A new report shows that Springdale-based Tyson Foods dumped several millions of pounds of toxic chemicals into waterways across the U.S. Dr. Stacy Woods and Dr. Omanjana Goswami were the lead researchers on the study titled "Waste Deep" and spoke with Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth ahead of publishing their findings.

On today's show, a new report shows Tyson Foods dumped millions of pounds of toxic chemicals in waterways. Also, Hillary Rodham Clinton’s time in Arkansas. Plus, the musical legacy of Arkansan Johnnie Taylor.

Industrial agriculture has a distinct impact on the environment. According to Mighty Earth, meat production directly contributes to water pollution.…