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More Data Finds Long-Term Exposure to Toxic Pesticides Alters Human Gut Microbiome and Metabolism
Researchers build on research when assessing the relationship between long-term exposure to organophosphorus pesticides and ...
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Wide Range of Harmful Effects of Pesticides Documented in Literature Review
In a study from earlier this year, scientists examined research regarding the use of harmful pesticides and adverse effects ...
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EPA Inspector General Report Cites Agency Failures in Cleanup of Wood Preservatives at Superfund Site
(Beyond Pesticides, April 23, 2024) The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
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On Earth Day, Especially, Take Action to Ensure a Sustainable Future
Tell EPA to ban carcinogenic pesticides. Tell your Congressional Representative and Senators to support S. 269 and H.R. 5085, ...
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On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted an “update” to the Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework (Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally ...
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EPA Issues Warning to Farmworkers Instead of Regulating a Highly Hazardous Weed Killer as an Imminent Threat
(Beyond Pesticides, April 15, 2024) At first, some thought this was an April Fools’ announcement by pranksters like the YES men. Put out an announcement pretending to be the U.S. Environmental ...
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Research Links Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Disease with Chemical Effects on Brain and Gut
(Beyond Pesticides, April 19, 2024) Parkinson’s disease (PD) and certain forms of dementia have been associated with exposure to pesticides, industrial chemicals, and air pollution for decades. But ...
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California Bill Would Ban Deadly Weedkiller, Paraquat, Linked to Parkinson’s Disease in Face of EPA Inaction
(Beyond Pesticides, April 16, 2024) Citing serious health issues associated with its use, including Parkinson’s disease, and inaction by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the weed killer ...