#Pesticide-Intensive Agricultural Practices Lead to Elevated #Childhood #Cancer Rates in #Brazil
#GMOs #GMsoy #BigChemical #Leukemia
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/11/pesticide-intensive-agricultural-practices-lead-to-elevated-childhood-cancer-rates-in-brazil/
#GMOs #GMsoy #BigChemical #Leukemia
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/11/pesticide-intensive-agricultural-practices-lead-to-elevated-childhood-cancer-rates-in-brazil/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Pesticide-Intensive Agricultural Practices Lead to Elevated Childhood Cancer Rates in Brazil - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
A new study finds that soy-growing areas of Brazil have seen an increase in childhood cancer rates.
Study Shines Light on Common #Herbicides 2,4-D and #Glyphosate Impacts on Behavioral Function
#BrainHealth #ChildrensHealth #MentalHealth #BigChemical #Agriculture #GetToxicsOut
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/01/study-shines-light-on-common-herbicides-24-d-and-glyphosate-impacts-on-behavioral-function/
#BrainHealth #ChildrensHealth #MentalHealth #BigChemical #Agriculture #GetToxicsOut
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/01/study-shines-light-on-common-herbicides-24-d-and-glyphosate-impacts-on-behavioral-function/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Study Shines Light on Common Herbicides Impacts on Behavioral Function
There is a link between exposure to the herbicides 2,4-D and glyphosate and the impairment of behavioral performance. Although previous studies find neurotoxic effects from exposure to these herbicides, very few until now have evaluated how this neurotoxic…
"Renowned environmental activist Erin Brockovich wrote a letter to members of a key Missouri Senate committee, urging them to vote against a bill that she says would grant immunity to pesticide manufacturers."
#Missouri #Pesticides #BigChemical #Health #HumanityFirst
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/erin-brockovich-urges-missouri-senate-to-reject-pesticide-bill-42488244
#Missouri #Pesticides #BigChemical #Health #HumanityFirst
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/erin-brockovich-urges-missouri-senate-to-reject-pesticide-bill-42488244
RFT
Erin Brockovich Urges Missouri Senate to Reject Pesticide Bill
HB 2763, already passed by the Missouri House, could give additional protections to manufacturers of products like Roundup
#DuPont to split into 3 companies, replace CEO Ed Breen
#BigChemical
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dupont-split-3-companies-replace-231518392.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#BigChemical
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dupont-split-3-companies-replace-231518392.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo Finance
DuPont to split into 3 companies, replace CEO Ed Breen
Delaware-based DuPont expects to complete its split into three companies in 18 to 24 months.
#BigChemical companies poison the water, then the communities have to pay to clean it up?
#TheDarkAges #PFAS
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/new-laws-protecting-public-health-may-lead-water-bills-many-colorado-communities/
#TheDarkAges #PFAS
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/new-laws-protecting-public-health-may-lead-water-bills-many-colorado-communities/
CBS News
New laws protecting public health may lead to higher water bills in many Colorado communities
New federal laws requiring low levels of PFAS – also called "forever chemicals" – in public drinking water are creating major financial burdens for many water districts nationwide, which experts say will ultimately lead to higher water bills for customers…
Lawyers to #Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ #PFAS Lawsuits
#PlasticPollution #Pollution #Chemicals #BigChemical
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
#PlasticPollution #Pollution #Chemicals #BigChemical
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
Yahoo News
Lawyers to Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ PFAS Lawsuits
The defense lawyer minced no words as he addressed a room full of plastic-industry executives. Prepare for a wave of lawsuits with potentially “astronomical” costs. Speaking at a conference this year, the lawyer, Brian Gross, said the coming litigation…
Watchdog Group Accuses #EPA of Misconduct in Testing #Pesticides for #PFAS
#BigChemical #Corruption
https://www.ecowatch.com/epa-pesticides-testing-pfas.html
#BigChemical #Corruption
https://www.ecowatch.com/epa-pesticides-testing-pfas.html
EcoWatch
Watchdog Group Accuses EPA of Misconduct in Testing Pesticides for PFAS - EcoWatch
The EPA’s documents indicate that false information may have been given regarding the agency’s testing of harmful contaminants in pesticides.
Analysis of water source composition raises serious health concerns worldwide: 'Comparable results could be found across the globe'
#PFAS #DrinkingWater #BigChemical #Pollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/analysis-water-source-composition-raises-003000484.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#PFAS #DrinkingWater #BigChemical #Pollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/analysis-water-source-composition-raises-003000484.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
Analysis of water source composition raises serious health concerns worldwide: 'Comparable results could be found across the globe'
"Manufacturers knew that potentially damaging PFAS were accumulating in people's bloodstreams, but little was done to communicate that threat to the public."
Judge Upholds $1.89M Penalty for Adulteration and Mislabeling of #Organic Fertilizer.
The product was found to contain the synthetic #herbicides diquat and #glyphosate.
#GetToxicsOut #BigChemical
https://www.morningagclips.com/judge-upholds-1-89m-penalty-for-adulteration-and-mislabeling-of-organic-fertilizer/?utm_source=Organic+Insider+Newsletter&utm_campaign=211de0b048-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_06_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd03bd507f-211de0b048-226037457
The product was found to contain the synthetic #herbicides diquat and #glyphosate.
#GetToxicsOut #BigChemical
https://www.morningagclips.com/judge-upholds-1-89m-penalty-for-adulteration-and-mislabeling-of-organic-fertilizer/?utm_source=Organic+Insider+Newsletter&utm_campaign=211de0b048-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_06_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd03bd507f-211de0b048-226037457
Morning Ag Clips
Judge Upholds $1.89M Penalty for Adulteration and Mislabeling of Organic Fertilizer
CDFA announced a judge upheld a penalty against Agro Research International, LLC, for adulteration of organic fertilizing material.
PESTICIDES: Immunity for manufacturers would harm #Idaho.
#Pesticides #Glyphosate #Bayer #BigChemical #Health #ChildrensHealth
https://cdapress.com/news/2024/jun/05/pesticides-immunity-for-manufacturers-would-harm-idaho/
#Pesticides #Glyphosate #Bayer #BigChemical #Health #ChildrensHealth
https://cdapress.com/news/2024/jun/05/pesticides-immunity-for-manufacturers-would-harm-idaho/
Coeur d'Alene Press
PESTICIDES: Immunity for manufacturers would harm Idaho
Did anyone notice Bayer’s full-page ad on Sunday, May 26 purporting to help farmers and fight hunger? Curious why the German big-pharma company is advertising here? Bayer has large phosphate mines in southeast Idaho. How about the full-page ad on Sunday,…
Report links chemical found in pesticide to #autism, hyperactivity
#Pesticides #Food #FoodSupply #BigChemical #EPA #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://pirg.org/articles/report-links-chemical-found-in-pesticide-to-autism-hyperactivity/
#Pesticides #Food #FoodSupply #BigChemical #EPA #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://pirg.org/articles/report-links-chemical-found-in-pesticide-to-autism-hyperactivity/
PIRG
Report links chemical found in pesticide to autism, hyperactivity
The EPA is poised to reduce restrictions on the toxic pesticide acephate, which could put your families health at risk.
#PFAS #chemical laws need an overhaul – recent court rulings highlight the loopholes
#BigChemical
https://theconversation.com/pfas-forever-chemical-laws-need-an-overhaul-recent-court-rulings-highlight-the-loopholes-232091?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton via @ConversationUK
#BigChemical
https://theconversation.com/pfas-forever-chemical-laws-need-an-overhaul-recent-court-rulings-highlight-the-loopholes-232091?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton via @ConversationUK
The Conversation
PFAS ‘forever’ chemical laws need an overhaul – recent court rulings highlight the loopholes
A more precautionary approach is required for the regulation of PFAS chemicals, otherwise industries will continue polluting the environment without breaking any laws.
Four herbicides and two insecticides were linked to increased risk of renal cell carcinoma in people licensed to apply pesticides, according to authors of a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
The study is the largest and most comprehensive investigation of pesticide use and kidney cancer, said scientists at NIEHS and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
#Pesticides #FarmWorkers #BigChemical #Health #Cancer #GetToxicsOUT #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.factor.niehs.nih.gov/2020/7/papers/kidney-cancer
The study is the largest and most comprehensive investigation of pesticide use and kidney cancer, said scientists at NIEHS and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
#Pesticides #FarmWorkers #BigChemical #Health #Cancer #GetToxicsOUT #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.factor.niehs.nih.gov/2020/7/papers/kidney-cancer
"This is important because we see a shift in industry towards chemicals with shorter chain lengths because these are believed to be less toxic. However, the trade-off might be that we absorb more of them, so we need to know more about the risks involved."
#PFAS #RightToKnow #Health #Safety #BigChemical #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/toxic-forever-chemicals-pass-human-skin-1917200
#PFAS #RightToKnow #Health #Safety #BigChemical #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/toxic-forever-chemicals-pass-human-skin-1917200
Newsweek
Toxic forever chemicals pass into human skin, scientists warn
"The ability of these chemicals to be absorbed through skin has previously been dismissed," the researchers say.