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How does the EPA know a pesticide is safe to use in my yard?
Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin has said he wants the federal agency to accelerate scientific safety ...
Experts warn of 5 types of fruit and veg that contain worrying levels of toxic pesticides
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested produce for pesticides and their findings show that several of the UK's most ...
Troopers find dangerous pesticides at illicit Pierce County marijuana grows
Cannabis treated with the illegally imported chemicals could be fatal to humans and animals, according to a State Patrol news release sent out Friday.
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Columnist Robin Trott shares the risks of pesticides to pollinators
Pesticides used to kill pests, diseases and weeds, including insecticides, fungicides and herbicides, can harm pollinators ...
Poison hemlock is spreading across the US. Here’s how to get rid of it
Hand removal is best for small infestations, with the entire taproot being removed when the plant is pulled out to prevent ...
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Chuck Martin: More organic pesticides
Horticulturist and columnist Chuck Martin picks up where he left off on last week's column about organic pesticides.
Study flags chemical contamination risk to endangered Gangetic dolphins
Study in 'Heliyon' reveals dangerous chemical exposure in Gangetic dolphins, urging urgent conservation efforts to prevent ...
Like the Yangtze dolphin, the Ganga’s own could vanish next: Scientists reveal 39 toxins poisoning this endangered species
A recent study reveals alarming levels of toxic chemicals in the Ganga river, endangering the Gangetic dolphins. These ...
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Trump’s Tariffs Have Hurt Farmers Before. They Will Again.
Trump’s 2018 tariff tantrum caused a farm crisis, leading to government bailouts for Big Ag corporations. Today’s tariffs may ...