Corn production could be causing #cancer in #Illinois, new study says
#Pesticides #BigChemical #BigAgriculture #PublicHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.wcia.com/news/health-news/corn-production-could-be-causing-cancer-in-illinois-new-study-says/
#Pesticides #BigChemical #BigAgriculture #PublicHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.wcia.com/news/health-news/corn-production-could-be-causing-cancer-in-illinois-new-study-says/
WCIA.com
Corn production could be causing cancer in Illinois, new study says
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Living in an agricultural area like Central Illinois could be making people sick. An associate professor, along with others, conducted a study where he found being exposed t…
The dead fish found at the community pond within The Cove at Herriman Springs in June appear to have died from the "effects of pesticides and other environmental stressors."
#Pesticides #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ksl.com/article/51084472/utah-environmental-officials-may-have-figured-out-what-killed-500-fish-in-herriman-pond
#Pesticides #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ksl.com/article/51084472/utah-environmental-officials-may-have-figured-out-what-killed-500-fish-in-herriman-pond
KSL.com
Utah environmental officials may have figured out what killed 500 fish in Herriman pond
Utah environmental officials say they now know what likely killed hundreds of fish at a popular pond in Salt Lake County earlier this summer.
"These results suggest that washing alone could be insufficient to prevent pesticide ingestion and that peeling would be required to remove potential contamination in the skin and outer pulp, the researchers say."
#Pesticides #Food #GetToxicsOUT
https://phys.org/news/2024-08-pesticide-contamination-apple-skin-deep.html#google_vignette
#Pesticides #Food #GetToxicsOUT
https://phys.org/news/2024-08-pesticide-contamination-apple-skin-deep.html#google_vignette
phys.org
Researchers show that pesticide contamination is more than apple-skin deep
Pesticides and herbicides are critical to ensuring food security worldwide, but these substances can present a safety risk to people who unwittingly ingest them. Protecting human health, therefore, demands ...
Peel those apples: washing produce doesn’t remove #pesticides, study finds
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #Health #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/08/clean-fruit-vegetables-pesticides
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #Health #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/08/clean-fruit-vegetables-pesticides
the Guardian
Peel those apples: washing produce doesn’t remove pesticides, study finds
Another report found pesticide levels posing ‘significant risks’ in 20% of tested fruits and vegetables
In my opinion, I think this was done because we're close to an #Election and they want to make the current administration look as good as possible, not because they actually care about children. The majority of #pesticides still on the market harm children. #EPA
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/08/epas-momentous-decision-to-ban-a-pesticide-an-anomaly-or-a-precedent/
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/08/epas-momentous-decision-to-ban-a-pesticide-an-anomaly-or-a-precedent/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
EPA’s Momentous Decision to Ban the Weed Killer Dacthal/DCPA: An Anomaly or a Precedent? - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Using emergency authority—a first in nearly 40 years, EPA banned the pesticide Dacthal under the “imminent hazard” clause of FIFRA. [Analysis]
"Employees with Kenmore applied pesticides in areas accessible to children and pets and used chemicals harmful to humans, birds, fish, and wildlife.
The company also had employees, without a legal license or registration, applying the pesticides. Despite advertising on its website that all employees are fully licensed and certified."
#Pesticides #PestControl
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/maryland-based-pest-control-company-facing-fines-connection-polluting-dc-with-toxic-chemicals/65-8bd0dad2-75b0-4ffa-892e-0638ba86a242
The company also had employees, without a legal license or registration, applying the pesticides. Despite advertising on its website that all employees are fully licensed and certified."
#Pesticides #PestControl
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/maryland-based-pest-control-company-facing-fines-connection-polluting-dc-with-toxic-chemicals/65-8bd0dad2-75b0-4ffa-892e-0638ba86a242
Over 60 Biomarkers of #Pollutants and #Pesticides Found in Hair Analyses of French Children
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/08/over-60-biomarkers-of-pollutants-and-pesticides-found-in-hair-analyses-of-french-children/
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/08/over-60-biomarkers-of-pollutants-and-pesticides-found-in-hair-analyses-of-french-children/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Over 60 Biomarkers of Pollutants and Pesticides Found in Hair Analyses of French Children - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
A study of children in France finds over 60 biomarkers of pesticides, with impacts on health and development, in over 50% of samples.
Seeds covered with #pesticides are killing bees
#Bees #Pesticides #Pollinators #FoodSupply #GetToxicsOut
https://environmentamerica.org/articles/seeds-covered-with-pesticides-are-killing-bees/
#Bees #Pesticides #Pollinators #FoodSupply #GetToxicsOut
https://environmentamerica.org/articles/seeds-covered-with-pesticides-are-killing-bees/
Environment America
Seeds covered with pesticides are killing bees
150 million acres of America's crops are planted with pesticide coated-seeds that are killing bees. Two states have said enough is enough.
Study Links Pesticide Exposure During Preconception and First Trimester to Stillbirth
#Babies #Pregnancy #Pesticides #GetToxicsOUT
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/08/study-links-pesticide-exposure-during-preconception-and-first-trimester-to-stillbirth/
#Babies #Pregnancy #Pesticides #GetToxicsOUT
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/08/study-links-pesticide-exposure-during-preconception-and-first-trimester-to-stillbirth/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Study Links Pesticide Exposure During Preconception and First Trimester to Stillbirth - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Exposure to pesticides before and during pregnancy has been linked to stillbirth in a study of Arizona birth records.
"We were all buying organic groceries, and nontoxic household products, and clean beauty and we were sitting there and we were drinking wine, and we thought … what's in this bottle?"
#Wine #Pesticides #Organic #Farming #Health #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-cameron-diaz-launched-clean-083000884.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#Wine #Pesticides #Organic #Farming #Health #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-cameron-diaz-launched-clean-083000884.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
Why Cameron Diaz launched a 'clean wine' brand
"Wine [is] not governed by the FDA ... so there’s just no transparency."