"Dangerous Pesticides Are Being Found In Colorado’s Weed"
"Colorado's agricultural agencies are in panic mode after several independent studies found dangerous levels of pesticides in marijuana products."
Source: Huffington Post, 11/27/2015
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"As Beekeepers Lose More Hives, Time For New Rules On Pesticides?"
"America's beekeepers are having a rough time. They lost an estimated 42 percent of their hives last year."
Source: NPR, 11/25/2015
"This Tiny Moth Is Stirring Up The GMO Debate in New York"
"A new facet of the GMO debate has come to upstate New York in the form of a fluttering, genetically engineered moth that its developers say could help cut down on the use of harmful pesticides in agriculture. But some food safety advocacy groups aren’t so sure: They’re worried about the insect’s safety and its potential to hurt business for farmers in the region."
Source: Wash Post, 11/24/2015
"Groups Press Feds To Overhaul GMO Regulations"
"Environment and food safety groups are pushing the Obama administration to overhaul the nation’s regulations for genetically engineered (GE) plants and animals."
Source: The Hill, 11/17/2015
"Is the USDA Silencing Scientists?"
"“There's a message: If you want to prosper, don't make waves.”"
Source: Atlantic, 11/05/2015
Researcher Charges USDA Suspended Him for Pesticide-Pollinator Work
"A prominent Agriculture Department scientist is alleging that he was suspended after complaining that the agency was blocking his research into the harmful effects of pesticides on pollinators, such as bees and butterflies."
Source: Wash Post, 10/30/2015
Major Medical Groups Warning Of Toxic Chemical Risks To Unborn Babies
"Doctors urged to address environmental exposures, especially with expectant parents."
Source: Huffington Post, 10/22/2015
"Contaminated Soil Lingers Where Apples Once Grew"
"At homes and day care centers throughout Central Washington, children play in yards contaminated with lead and arsenic."
Source: EarthFix/OPB, 10/13/2015
"Fighting West Nile Virus Shouldn’t Mean Poisoning People"
"Local agencies often spray mosquito-killing pesticides in an effort to control West Nile virus. But it's not clear whether the significant health risks from the pesticides outweigh the comparatively low risks of West Nile."
Source: Newsweek, 10/09/2015
"6 Things to Know About the EPA’s New Pesticide Rules"
"For the first time since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the pesticide protections it requires for the more than two million people who plant and harvest our food. The new protections, which will go into effect in early 2017, could be a game-changer for American farms and workers."
Source: Civil Eats, 10/08/2015
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