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fromKqed
2 days ago

Read With KQED the Book That Changed How We See Nature | KQED

"no witchcraft, no enemy action had silenced the rebirth of new life in this stricken world. The people had done it themselves." Carson identified human pesticide use as the cause of environmental destruction, establishing personal responsibility for nature's decline and setting the foundation for her revolutionary environmental critique.
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Agriculture
fromTruthout
1 week ago

GOP Farm Bill Set to Unleash Pesticide Use and Strip Animal Welfare Protections

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 prioritizes agricultural industry interests over food safety and public health protections.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's EPA reapproves contentious weedkiller dicamba for some GM crops

EPA reapproved dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton while imposing new usage limits and protections.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Pest control firms paying up after dumpster probes find nasty things in the trash

Three pest control companies settled for $3.15 million after illegally disposing hazardous pesticides and customer records in regular trash across multiple California counties.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Cancer, lung disease, miscarriages: are Uruguay's rice workers paying too high a price to bring in the crop?

Agrochemical exposure in Uruguay's rice sector has caused severe worker illness and inadequate protections despite major export growth and sustainability commitments.
Public health
fromFast Company
10 months ago

How the EPA evaluates pesticide safety

The EPA faces mounting pressure to expedite pesticide reviews while ensuring safety standards are met.
Health and environmental advocates emphasize the importance of rigorous safety evaluations amid industry demands.
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