Story Proposals

1. The Environmental Protection Agency has suggested a tax on cows, to help offset their contributions to greenhouse gasses.  While no official proposal has been made, many farmers are worried that the gas will be become a reality.  With taxes of up to $175 per cow, WSU could be affected greatly by this proposed tax.  Not only that, but things like prices of beef and dairy would go up, affecting college students greatly.  If the EPA did decide to put this tax into effect, it would affect people nationally.  Some sources on this story would be members of the agricultural program, particularly the animal sciences program, here at WSU, and other local farms. 

2.  Peanut butter snacks are incredibly popular with students of all ages. Recently, it was discovered that salmonella was being caused by bad cases of peanut butter.  Just when the problem was thought to be isolated, it turns out that the cause in many  cases was in not just peanut butter, but in snacks that involve peanut butter.  A recall has been called, and then expanded.  This will affect many people in the area, because it affects the grocery stores in the area, as well as people who may have purchased the snacks.  Six people have died since the outbreak began, and hundreds more have been sick.  Local people I could talk to include the managers at grocery stores and health officials.