DAILY NEWS BLOG
Glyphosate Mixtures Show Lethal and Sublethal Effects to Embryos, Highlights Regulatory Deficiencies
November 13, 2024
Nat'l Forum Nov.14 Focuses on Petrochemical Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals; Calls for Paraquat Ban Continue
November 12, 2024
PACT Act Success and Reflection Ahead of Veteran's Day, Charts Pathway for Organic
November 11, 2024
Organic Banana Production Better for Soil Health than Chemical-Intensive Practices, Researchers Document
November 7, 2024
TAKE ACTION
More Evidence Supports Paraquat Ban
Tell EPA to ban paraquat. Registrants that hide data should not be allowed to register pesticides or maintain their registrations. Tell EPA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) to investigate whether registrants are reporting adverse effects as required and whether EPA is taking action based on that information.
EPA Must Not Register Pesticides Without Data!
Tell EPA that it must consider complete all data concerning endocrine disruption and must not register pesticides without sufficient data to demonstrate no unreasonable adverse endocrine risk. [Plus, Congressional Action!]
Our Kids Deserve Organic School Lunches
Tell your U.S. Representative and Senators to cosponsor S. 5084, which increases the funding available for schools to purchase safe school meals and expands funding for the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program to compensate organic farmers.
Vital Organic Programs Will Lapse Without Farm Bill Extended
Tell Congress to ensure that organic programs, and their funding, do not lapse this fall.
