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Chlorpyrifos

06/18/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Hawaii bans toxic pesticide “chlorpyrifos” linked to neurological damage in children… but it’s legal in the other 49 states (and you’re eating it)

New legislation was recently signed into law by Hawaii Governor David Ige that prohibits the use of pesticides containing a toxic chemical known as chlorpyrifos, which has been shown to lower IQ levels in children. Senate Bill 3095 is the first of its kind in all 50 states to take direct action against chlorpyrifos, which […]

06/10/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Pesticides making America STUPID: Agricultural chemicals found to lower the IQ of children

If you’re expecting a baby or considering starting a family soon, you’ve probably been reading up on how to give your child the best start in life. You probably wouldn’t dream of lighting up a cigarette or getting drunk while you’re pregnant, but you could very well be doing something that can be quite harmful […]

03/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Quebec is restricting use of pesticides that harm fish, bird and bee populations

While it hasn’t gone as far as adopting a total ban, Quebec has imposed significant restrictions on the use of Atrazine, bee-killing neonicotinoids, and other dangerous pesticides, reported a Global News article. “It’s with a lot of pride that I’m going to proceed with the announcement about these important rules,” declared Isabelle Melançon, Environment Minister […]

02/02/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Brain-damaging neurotoxic pesticide found in hundreds of foods: EPA allows pesticide lobby to dictate policy

If you thought that buying organic fruits and vegetables was a waste of money, you might want to think again. Test results released by the FDA have shown the presence of a neurotoxic pesticide known as chlorpyrifos in samples taken from more than 300 different foods. This alarming data comes from a series of tests […]

11/23/2017 / By Rita Winters

Chlorpyrifos — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Chlorpyrifos (CPS) is an organophosphate insecticide which causes cholinesterase inhibition. It is used as an acaricide (poisonous to mites and ticks). It was introduced by the Dow Chemical Company in 1965, and acts on pests primarily. It is sold as liquid, granules, dissolving granules, powders, water-soluble packets, and has a very strong noxious odor if […]

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