Prominent Democrats are urging the White House and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ease off on regulating some toxic chemicals known to harm both public health and the environment.
Category: Chlorpyrifos
Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked with Obesity: Study
The results of a new study link the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos on food with obesity.
Toxic Pesticide (Finally) Banned from U.S. Food Supply
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally banned the use of the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos on food crops. The new rule will take effect in six months.
Neurotoxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos to Continue, says EPA
Despite the fact that pesticide Chlorpyrifos has a reputation as a “toxic, braining-damaging pesticide” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the use of the neurotoxic pesticide for some purposes.
Gut Microbiome Affected by Toxic Chemicals in Products, Environment, Food
The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and most of us are chronically exposed to natural and human-made environmental contaminants. In this study, scientists reviewed the research linking dozens of chemicals present in our personal care products, home care products, general environment and our food to changes in the gut microbiome and associated health challenges.
Pesticide Chlorpyrifos, a Neurotoxin, to be Banned in CA
In a bold decision the state of California has moved to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos because of scientific research linking it to harm to babies’ brains. Scientific studies have shown that the pesticide is a neurotoxin that harmed brain development in fetuses and affected reading ability, IQ and led to hyperactivity in children.
Food and Mosquito Pesticides Linked with Harming Infant Motor Skills
There is more bad news regarding the potential dangers of organophosphate pesticides. A new study has confirmed what previous scientific … More
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