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Rejecting Scientific Evidence of Harm to Children's Brains, Trump EPA OKs Continued Use of Chlorpyrifos

The Environmental Protection Agency is ignoring scientific evidence of the harm of the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos—including from its own researchers—and delaying a decision on the chemical's use. (Photo: Getty Images)

Trump EPA Denounced for 'Disgusting' Decision on Atrazine, Herbicide Tied to Birth Defects

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

Atrazine is mostly use on corn, according to Civil Eats, "but also on sorghum, sugarcane, and a few other crops, as well as on golf courses, Christmas tree farms, and in residential landscaping." (Photo: TumblingRun/flickr/cc)

One critic warned that "this decision imperils the health of our children and the safety of drinking water supplies across much of the nation."

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Groundbreaking Study Shows Organic Diets Drastically Lower Dietary Toxins

Krissy Waite, editorial intern

Organic farming has brought environmental benefits—healthier soils, freedom from toxic pesticides and herbicides—to 6.5 million acres in the U.S. (Photo: Jeff K/Flickr)

"We all have the right to food that is free of toxic pesticides."

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Democratic Bill Banning Toxic Pesticides in US Applauded as 'Much-Needed' Step to Protect Kids and the Planet

Jake Johnson, staff writer

"The Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act says what we all know...

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A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmer works on his field in Ghent, Belgium on May 21, 2020.

Fridays for Future Europe Calls for Transforming Agricultural Policy to Tackle the Climate Crisis

A red admiral butterfly stands on a flower in an urban garden in the city center on August 9, 2018 in Berlin.

'Silent Spring Is Already Here': Global Study Shows Nearly 25% Drop in Insect Population Over 30 Years

Locust nymphs aggregated on the ground at a hatch site near Isiolo town in eastern Kenya on Feb. 25, 2020

'Unprecedented Threat' for East Africa as Larger Second Wave of Locust Crisis Arrives Amid Pandemic

With Nation Distracted by Public Health and Economic Crises, Trump Moves to Allow GMO Crops in Wildlife Refuges

Locusts swarm from ground vegetation

'A Scourge of Biblical Proportions': UN Leaders Sound Alarm on East Africa Locust Crisis in Call for Global Response

Brad Rose looks at rows of soybean plants that show signs of having been affected by Dicamba use on Aug 9, 2017

'Victory for Farmers' as Jury Awards Grower $265 Million in Damages From Drift of Monsanto's Dicamba

ground beetle on a plant

Save the Insects, Save Ourselves: Researchers Sound Alarm on Bugpocalypse

monarch nectaring on a showy milkweed

'Because Insects Are Key to Our Own Survival,' 73 Scientists Unveil Global Roadmap to Battle Bugpocalypse

Trump's EPA proposed Thursday increasing the allowable levels of atrazine in waterways.

Putting 'Health of All Species' in Danger, Trump EPA Proposal Guts Restrictions on Toxic Herbicide Linked to Birth Defects

bee on flower

Conservationist Warns 'Unnoticed Apocalypse' of Insects 'Should Set Alarms Ringing'

People cycle as the sun sets on Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane prefecture on July 25, 2008.

'Landmark New Research' Links Neonics With Collapse of Fisheries

A French mayor banned the pesticide glysophate from areas near homes in his village and inspired other municipalities to do the same.

After Mayor of Small Village Bans Glyphosate, Dozens of Others Join Rebellion Against French Law

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Center for Biological Diversity

Documents: Powerful Pro-Pesticide Groups Shaped U.S. Push to Weaken International Oversight of Medically Important Antibiotics

Center for Food Safety

Environmental Protection Agency Releases Interim Decision on Toxic Pesticide Atrazine

Center for Biological Diversity

EPA Scraps Protections for Children From Pesticide Linked to Birth Defects, Cancer

Center for Biological Diversity

Lawsuit Launched Challenging EPA Decision to Dismiss Pesticides’ Harms to Endangered Species

Center for Biological Diversity

Analysis: National Wildlife Refuges Hit With 34% Increase in Acreage Sprayed With Agricultural Pesticides Over Two-year Period

Friends of the Earth

Over 65 Organizations Call on Home Depot and Lowe’s to End Sales of Cancer-linked Roundup

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Million Belay, Timothy A. Wise

Africa at the Crossroads: Time to Abandon Failing Green Revolution

Vandana Shiva

Poisons Mean Extinction: For Bees and Humanity

Jon Hinck

Johnathan Hettinger

Jury Awards $265M in Damages in Dicamba Trial Against Monsanto, BASF

Carey Gillam

It’s Farmer v. Monsanto in Court Fight Over Dicamba Herbicide

Million Belay, Timothy A. Wise

The Battle for the Future of Food in Africa

Peter Nelson

What's Wrong With the Bees? Our New Film, "The Pollinators," Seeks an Answer

Timothy A. Wise

Big Ag Is a Major Obstacle to Combating the Climate Crisis

Diana Donlon

Got Climate Anxiety? Watch "The Biggest Little Farm"—a Template for Regeneration

Kristin Ohlson

Regenerative Agriculture Is Key for a Sustainable Climate and Food System