Monday, June 25, 2012

USA - Voice of America: Public Hearings on Popular Pesticide Spotlight Safety Concerns

USA - Voice of America
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Public Hearings on Popular Pesticide Spotlight Safety Concerns
Jun 22nd 2012, 22:05

Responding to pressure from environmental groups and the requirements of regulators, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  and a scientific advisory panel have held public hearings on the risks of atrazine, an agricultural pesticide.  It's the most commonly used farm chemical in the U.S. and 90 other countries. Atrazine has been banned by the European Union since 2004, and some studies suggest it may be harmful to human health and the environment. Every year, U.S. ...

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