Pesticides

EPA Reversal of Harmful Pesticide Ban Violated Federal Law, Says Appeals Court

August 23, 2018 by Kristina Martin

The Environmental Protection Agency under the direction of Scott Pruitt removed a 2012 ban of a harmful pesticide, chlorpyrifos, in 2017, a move that a federal appeals court ruled violated federal law. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in… [read]

EPA Is Allowing Use of Unapproved Pesticides – New Study

January 1, 2018 by Kristina Martin

A report released by the Center for Biological Diversity reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows the use of unapproved pesticides in the case of an emergency. The term emergency is defined in the dictionary as an unforeseen combination… [read]

Should We Peel Fruits & Veggies to Minimize Pesticide Exposure?

November 2, 2017 by Kristina Martin

The best way to remove chemical residue from fruit has been found, and it’s peeling them. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst tested three different liquids to soak apples in for 12-15 minutes, the bleach solution that farmers… [read]

New Study Reports Pesticides In Conventional Produce Lowers Fertility

November 1, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 1, 2017

The study involved 325 women who went to a fertility clinic in Boston. Data on their eating habits and pregnancy outcomes were examined by researchers. The findings showed women in the study who ate fruits and vegetables with higher levels… [read]

Why Are Our Natural Pollinators in Decline?

October 19, 2017 by Lindsey Fox
Last updated on: October 27, 2017

The loss of biodiversity is a worldwide, urgent crisis. Plant biodiversity is closely connected to insect biodiversity because pollinators assist the plants with reproduction and genetic variation. Research shows that commercial honey bee populations (various species) have decreased in the… [read]

Birth Defect Gastroschisis Is on the Rise

January 28, 2016 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: January 28, 2016

The CDC reports a frightening birth defect, gastroschisis, is on the rise both worldwide and in the United States. Its cause is unknown. What is Gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is birth defect that occurs when the muscles of the abdominal wall fail… [read]

New Study Shows Children Should Eat Organic to Reduce Pesticide Levels

November 22, 2015 by Daniel Mezherit
Last updated on: November 20, 2015

For a long time, we have known that organophosphorus (OP) pesticides, like chlorpyrifos and diazinon, are bad for humans, as well as pests. Almost two decades ago, they began to be phased out for residential use due to the risks.… [read]