EPA Approves New Pesticide
Chemists say methyl iodide, a neurotoxin that can mutate DNA, has ’serious potential for accidents.’ But federal officials say safeguards in place are sufficient to protect farm workers and field-adjacent neighborhoods.
Despite the protests of more than 50 scientists, including five Nobel laureates in chemistry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday approved use of a new, highly toxic fumigant, mainly for strawberry fields.
I’m sorry, but this is the stuff that concerns me about what my children, husband, and I are putting into our mouths. Could there be any greater reason to buy organic?
I’m thinking more and more that Susan Powter is right. Eat whole. Eat real. Eat organic.
Not that I’m doing any of those things - but it’s in my mind which is the first step.
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