Tag: preterm_birth

Greenpeace Raises Alarm Over Nitrate Contamination in Canterbury Private Water, Citing Preterm Birth Risk

23 Jul 2026 8:09 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace is alarmed by Environment Canterbury's inaction on nitrate contamination. New data shows 38% of Canterbury private water sources are in areas with nitrate levels linked to increased preterm birth risk, urging ECan to regulate the dairy industry.

Health Politics and Government Business Science & Technology Environment Medical Science State Governments Agriculture Social Issues Economy Canterbury Nitrate contamination Groundwater Preterm birth Greenpeace Environment Canterbury Dairy industry
Greenpeace Warns Lumsden Residents Over High Nitrate Levels in Water Supply

18 May 2026 2:46 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace warns pregnant people in Lumsden about nitrate levels in the town's water supply, which exceed thresholds for preterm birth and bowel cancer risk, calling for urgent action.

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Greenpeace Demands Lower Nitrate Limits with Contaminated Water Bar at Parliament

2 Apr 2026 1:05 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace Aotearoa is serving nitrate-contaminated water on Parliament lawn, urging MPs to lower the drinking water standard from the 1950s limit.

Politics and Government Health Environment Economy General Politics Social Issues Agriculture Energy Greenpeace Aotearoa Nitrate Contamination Parliament Lawn Drinking Water Dairy Industry Cow Urine Nitrogen Fertiliser Bowel Cancer Preterm Birth New Zealand Government Greenpeace