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03/06/2024
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By Cassie B.
Pesticide linked to reproductive issues found in popular oat-based breakfast cereals
A pesticide that has been linked to reproductive issues has been found in a number of popular American breakfast cereals, including Quaker Oats and Cheerios. The pesticide in question is called chlormequat, and it has been shown in animal studies to reduce testosterone and fertility, cause disruptions to reproduction and damage developing fetuses. Although its […]
03/05/2024
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By Cassie B.
70% of pregnant women in Indiana have herbicide linked to cancer in their urine
In Indiana, one of the nation’s key agricultural producers, people are being exposed to toxic herbicides in shocking amounts, a new study has revealed, and countless unborn babies could be at risk. The research, which was published in the journal Agrochemicals, showed that 70% of the pregnant women who were tested in Indiana from 2020 […]
12/22/2023
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By Cassie B.
Monsanto ordered to pay $857 million to 7 people who got sick from PCB exposure in a Washington school
Monsanto, the agrochemical company that is now owned by German pharmaceutical company Bayer, was ordered by a jury in Washington State to pay $857 million to seven individuals connected to a Seattle area school who became ill due to exposure to chemicals known as PCBs that leaked from light fixtures. The jury determined that the […]
12/06/2023
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By Cassie B.
Study finds popular pesticide could be behind rise in erectile dysfunction among young men
Pesticides are damaging human health and the environment in numerous ways, and now one commonly used insecticide has been singled out for its role in the rise in erectile dysfunction among young men. This is according to a study that was published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, which found that being exposed to chlorpyrifos […]
09/28/2023
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By Cassie B.
eBay charged with selling environmentally hazardous products, including illegal pesticides
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal civil complaint against the online auction giant eBay for the unlawful sale and distribution of a broad range of products that are damaging to the environment as well as human health. These products violate protective measures such as the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control […]
01/25/2023
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By Cassie B.
MIT scientist warns that glyphosate is our environment’s most destructive chemical
When you take an honest look around you – at the foods you eat, the hygiene products you use, and even the items in your home – you’ll find a startling amount of toxic chemicals. Even those who make an effort to use clean products wherever possible often admit that no matter how hard we […]
03/08/2022
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By Cassie B.
American children are losing millions of IQ points thanks to exposure to toxic chemicals
Are young people getting dumber? It sounds like a harsh sentiment, but it’s one that crosses many people’s minds when we hear about some of the risky stunts young people pull to attract more “likes” on social media, like the Tide pod challenge. And while the internet might bring out the worst in a lot […]
12/21/2021
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By Cassie B.
Monsanto pleads guilty to multiple environmental violations in Hawaii as locals call for them to leave the islands
Agrochemical giant Monsanto has agreed to plead guilty to environmental crimes stemming from its pesticide use in Hawaii. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the company, which was acquired by Bayer in 2018, will pay $12 million in fines for violating the Federal Insecticide Fungicide And Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Monsanto has admitted to 30 […]
12/20/2021
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By Cassie B.
Environmental groups sue EPA over pesticide-coated seeds
Two major environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop the use of deadly pesticides that are harming bees and other pollinators. Last week, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) of North America filed a suit demanding that the EPA close a loophole […]
12/14/2021
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By Cassie B.
Kellogg’s commits to phase out use of wheat, oat products produced with glyphosate by 2025
Kellogg’s has pledged to stop using wheat and oat products that contain glyphosate by the year 2025 in a move that it says is a part of an ongoing commitment to reducing pesticide use and “sustainable agriculture.” The company, which is behind popular cereals such as Raisin Bran, Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes, garnered widespread […]
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