Tag: preterm_birth

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