Iowa is the epicenter of the globe for industrial agricultural production. Home to mass amounts of grain production but also hyper scale Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, a size most couldn't even comprehend and a level of filth unbefitting of 2026 food safety standards. The negative externalities of industrial food systems are being exposed as a result. Dangerously high levels of nitrates in the water supply--far exceeding legal limits. One of the fastest growing states for new cancer cases--especially targeting reproductive systems. It's likely too late to reverse this trend and I suspect this issue will get considerably worse in the decades. Cancer and healthy populations require a multi generational approach. Only question now is, what constitutes declaring most of that region a hazardous waste site unfit for human civilization? Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
About 9 months in to self study/read/listen of the bible (chronological order) and these were the passages I was patiently waiting for. Not ironic that these passages weren't covered in my childhood bible study nor covered by institutional religious worship. DYOR. Scofield Bible next. View quoted note →
Luke 21:25-33 [31] So you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.
Still waiting for an explanation on this. View quoted note →
Free markets don't close. Only manipulated and controlled markets take time off or observe "holidays."