tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070977933232664642.post4267944822604316331..comments2024-02-21T12:23:30.416-06:00Comments on PLANET IN PERIL: Government of Manitoba, Canada to Introduce Legislation That Would Protect Children From Synthetic Chemical Lawn PesticidesGraham Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10678179625435076216noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070977933232664642.post-3449203365587992072014-04-24T20:30:48.659-05:002014-04-24T20:30:48.659-05:00There are many risks that science has shown to be ...<br />There are many risks that science has shown to be harmful to<br />humans and animals. What I cannot come to gripes with, in this situation,<br />is that 'golf courses' are exempt? People, children of all sizes, including four legged animals and what have you are often seen on these grounds. <br />No problem? Will they somehow not be exposed to those same risks and <br />dangers that are a threat on peoples lawns? Nice to have the 'green' on <br />golf courses, I agree, but there's a odour of hypocrisy here, don't you think? Such a mixed message sends an inappropriate message to the public at large. Read on.<br /><br />Some shocking and fascinating new research has shown that near-zero <br />levels of arsenic significantly impairs intelligence and reasoning in school <br />children. Studies showed impaired cognitive functions at concentrations <br />of just .005 ppm.<br />But this Manitoba government has not, as yet,after 18 years, recognized the fact that arsenic is a deadly poison!,for they permit the water treatment plant at Virden, to dispose of captured arsenic, taken out of Virden's water source, back into a creek that flows into the Assiniboine river and onward to all points heading towards Winnipeg. How about that for a mixed message on health concerns people.? <br />What say you, physicians and mothers, lets hear from youJohn Fefchaknoreply@blogger.com