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USING OUR TAX DOLLARS TO KILL US: Aerial Spraying Leaves Poisonous Pesticide Footprint in Local Waters

OCTOBER 2, 2012:

The pesticide applied aerially in Massachusetts to combat mosquito-borne diseases is Anvil 10 + 10, which contains 10% piperonyl butoxide (PBO). PBO is classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a possible human carcinogen. Its side effects in humans include respiratory problems and blisters with skin contact. Long term effects include disruption of the endocrine system by mimicking the female hormone estrogen, thus causing excessive estrogen levels in females and lowered sperm counts in men. Scientists believe it is more acutely toxic to children.... http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2012/10/02-3

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How Urban Farming can Transform our Cities & our Agricultural System

How Urban Farming can Transform our Cities & our Agricultural System | YOUR FOOD, YOUR HEALTH: Latest on BiotechFood, GMOs, Pesticides, Chemicals, CAFOs, Industrial Food | Scoop.it

As concerns mount over the accessibility and quality of meals in cities, urban agriculture is becoming a practical solution to give communities more choice—all while helping address greenhouse gas emissions from centralized agriculture.
With more than 80 percent of the American population living in metropolitan centers, urban farming has the ability to dramatically enhance economic growth, increase food quality and build healthier communities.


Via Lauren Moss, Digital Sustainability
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