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GM crops have a role in preventing world hunger, chief scientist says.
GM crops have a role to play in preventing mass starvation across the world caused by a combination of climate change and rapid population growth, a senior government scientist said yesterday. London Independent, United Kingdom. 19 November 2009.
DOH bans aerial spray on farmlands.
After consulting with local and international health experts, the Department of Health yesterday recommended the banning of aerial spraying of pesticides, saying that this is harmful to humans and the environment. Philippine Star, Philippines. 19 November 2009.
Biotech crops cause big jump in pesticide use-report.
The rapid adoption by U.S. farmers of genetically engineered crops has promoted increased use of pesticides, an epidemic of herbicide-resistant weeds and more chemical residues in foods, according to a report issued Tuesday by health and environmental protection groups. Reuters. 17 November 2009.
How green are those veggies?
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, going organic is the eco-friendly choice. The switch will reduce your impact on the soil and water--and won't require a vast expansion of the agricultural footprint. Washington Post. Opinion, 17 November 2009.
'A Chemical Reaction' film explores dangers lurking in lawns.
Homes with white picket fences surrounding weed-free lawns have long been a symbol of the American Dream, but many people see preternaturally perfect grass as a potential nightmare. Burlington Free Press, Vermont. 15 November 2009.
William O. Douglas: champion of wilderness.
Imagine a current member of the U.S. Supreme Court proposing that an old tree should have the right to sue to block a timber sale. Or taking the lead to preserve a roadless area in a national park. Portland Oregonian, Oregon. Opinion, 15 November 2009.
Obama's pesticide-pushing nominee.
The administration has nominated a senior executive from the pesticide lobby—which slammed Michelle Obama's organic garden—to be chief agricultural negotiator for the office of the US Trade Representative. If confirmed, he will be responsible for negotiating international agreements governing the use of pesticides. Mother Jones. 14 November 2009.
Environmental impact of cocaine strategy assessed.
A controversial glyphosate-spraying programme to tackle cocaine production in Colombia has few adverse environmental impacts, a new suite of studies concludes. The findings are already being challenged. Nature. 13 November 2009.
Province to ban cosmetic pesticides.
The use of chemicals with 2,4-D will soon be banned in Prince Edward Island when the province introduces its new Pesticide Control Act during the fall session of the legislature. Charlottetown Guardian, Prince Edward Island. 13 November 2009.
US takes brown pelican off endangered species list.
Nearly 40 years after it was pushed to the edge of extinction by pesticide use, habitat loss and hunting, the brown pelican Wednesday was taken off the endangered species list, US Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said. Agence France-Presse. 12 November 2009.
Marin pesticide management changes outlined.
Marin County officials outlined a plan Tuesday designed to ensure that mistakes don't reoccur in the implementation of a law that prohibits county use of certain pesticides and herbicides. Marin Independent Journal, California. 11 November 2009.
A painful lesson in the health risks of modern warfare.
The tools of modern warfare are vastly more effective now than in previous wars. They are more precise and infinitely more lethal, and some pose great risk to those who employ them. Case in point is depleted uranium - or DU. Torrance Daily Breeze, California. Opinion, 11 November 2009.
The green revolution is coming to local wineries.
When Rodney Strong Wine Estates announced last month that it had gone "carbon neutral" it became only the second winery in the nation, and one of a handful in the world, to lay claim to such green ground. Santa Rosa Press Democrat, California. 9 November 2009.
MP Qabbani urges state of emergency over poisoned produce.
The Agriculture Ministry should declare a state of food emergency, said Beirut MP Mohammad Qabbani Sunday, following growing concern about poisoned fruits and vegetables in the local market. Beirut Daily Star, Lebanon. 9 November 2009.
Falling water table puts Punjab in ‘danger zone.’
Punjab, the land of rivers, is drying up rapidly. The overexploitation of groundwater is leading to drastic depletion of water table in the state, prompting the scientists to call it a “danger zone.” Chandigarh Tribune, India. 9 November 2009.
Hopes increase toward a Yemen without qat.
As a majority of Yemeni households chew Qat, the World Bank discussed their integrated Qat Demand Reduction agenda, last Monday, November 2. Yemen Observer, Yemen. 8 November 2009.
Salinas Valley schools perched near pesticide-sprayed farmland.
While the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner's office often restricts pesticide use near sensitive locations, such as schools, beyond what the law requires, some worry the limits aren't enough. Salinas Californian, California. 7 November 2009.
Jurupa school district questioned about weed spraying.
Jurupa school officials are rethinking their practice of spraying weed killer during school hours after a parent complained that her daughter had a severe allergic reaction from an herbicide sprayed on the Patriot High School campus. Riverside Press-Enterprise, California. 7 November 2009.
Research shows pesticide-free homes can be bug-free, too.
When a building supervisor notified tenants in Brooklyn that one of the apartments had a bedbug infestation, Eddie Rosenthal feared that it was only a matter of time until they spread to his home. But it wasn't just the bugs that gave Rosenthal the creeps. So did the prospect of using pesticides. Environmental Health News. 6 November 2009.
Landscapes now get 'green' ratings.
"Green" seals of approval are slapped on dishwashers, heat pumps, light bulbs and entire buildings. So why not the outdoors? As of Thursday, even open-air spaces — from parks and parking lots to corporate and college campuses — will have their own environmental rating system. USA Today. 5 November 2009.
Researchers seek solution to potential threat of malaria insecticide resistance.
Scientists gathered at the world's largest malaria conference are debating on Thursday the challenge of malaria drug and insecticide resistance and call on researchers and policymakers to act urgently to contain the problem. Xinhua News Agency, China. 5 November 2009.
Western Washington could become destination for water refugees, experts say.
Compared to much of the world, Western Washington is rich in water resources, according to experts. And, if carefully managed, water could fuel an economic engine involving clean industries that wish to relocate here. Kitsap Sun, Washington. 29 October 2009.
Tribal leaders oppose aerial spray; but local officials support it.
Tribal leaders based in Kapalong, Davao del Norte urged Malacañang to act on their plea to stop the aerial spraying on banana plantations. Mindanao Times, Philippines. 28 October 2009.
Parma sports field to have more soil tests.
A Parma resident and two citizen activists collected soil from a Parma sports field Tuesday, marking the third time the dirt has been sampled for harmful arsenic. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, New York. 28 October 2009.
A pragmatic response to climate change.
Author Stewart Brand's "Whole Earth Catalog" offered readers a vision of returning to the land in order to live sustainably. His book tackles climate change using a somewhat different tone. MarketPlace. 27 October 2009.
New pesticide is no strawberry shortcake.
Leading scientists who have reviewed the proposed use of methyl iodide on strawberries have serious concerns about this chemical. Woodland Daily Democrat, California. Opinion, 27 October 2009.
City dispels veggie pesticide scare.
Shanghai agricultural authorities assured residents Friday that the vegetables on their dinner tables are safe to eat and they will continue to battle the use of illegal pesticides. Shanghai Daily, China. 24 October 2009.
Government rejects 'super spuds.'
The government has rejected the Agriculture Research Council’s application to provide genetically modified potatoes to local farmers, saying it was concerned about the product's safety and economic effect. Johannesburg Business Day, South Africa. 21 October 2009.
Panel says pesticides are harming people, killing birds.
Israelis living close to areas in which pesticides are heavily used are suffering long-term nerve damage, a government-appointed panel said yesterday. Haaretz, Israel. 20 October 2009.
Fungus that kills bats likely on the way to Michigan.
White-nose syndrome, thought to have destroyed as many as 97 percent of the bats in some caves in the Northeast, has not been found among any of Michigan's nine species of bats, but it's probably only a matter of time. Gannett News Service. 19 October 2009.
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