Friday, November 4, 2016

EPA Re-Affirms Decision to Allow Toxic Chemical Concoction on Next Generation of GMO Crops

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has re-approved and proposed a dramatic expansion of the use of the toxic pesticide Enlist Duo after only a cursory review of troubling data showing the two chemicals in the pesticide combine to have "synergistic" effects that are potentially harmful to endangered species and the environment. Story here.

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