Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Tell the EPA to Disapprove Endosulphan

From the Organic Consumers Association:

HEALTH ALERT OF THE WEEK:
PLEASE TELL THE EPA TO BAN THE TOXIC PESTICIDE ENDOSULFAN

The EPA has opened a public comment period on whether a toxic pesticide used on food and cotton in the U.S. should be taken off the market. The pesticide, endosulfan, which is banned in much of the world, harms the hormone system, and low levels of exposure in the womb have been linked to autism, male reproductive harm and other birth defects. The European Union, where it is banned, considers it one of the most toxic pesticides on the global market. The Organic Consumers Association is joining with Pesticide Action Network and other allies in gathering tens of thousands of petition signatures to drive this toxic pesticide off the market now.

Learn more and take action: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_10124.cfm

Join the Organic Consumers Association and join the fight for good food and a sustainable environment!

Take a deep breath,

Dr. Ron