Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are toxic substances composed of organic (carbon-based) chemical compounds and mixtures. They include industrial chemicals like PCBs and pesticides like DDT. The ...

From home gardens to pet care, the use of these pesticide products further illustrates why we must end all non-essential uses of these persistent ‘forever chemicals.’ ” “I can think of no better way ...

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency released newly-acquired data showing that over 143 million Americans are ...

It is a restricted-use insecticide of the pyrethroid class that is linked to autism, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. It is a highly persistent pesticide that is considered a Per- and ...

These substances join a list of 12 other so-called persistent organic pollutants ... chemicals include products that are widely used in pesticides and flame-retardants, and in a number of other ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 6, 2020) EPA’s proposed interim decision (PID ... Sign the petition by noon Monday, July 6! Tell EPA to ban the persistent toxic herbicide clopyralid. Clopyralid is a toxic ...

A small but growing part of the local pesticide market are “natural” products such as “essential oils” — but this, too, is ...