Pesticides:
-In the US, pesticides poison 110,000 people each year. More than one-third of calls to animal poison control centers result from pets exposed to pesticides. The volatile organic compounds (including pesticides) found indoors are believe to cause 3,000 cases of cancer a year in the US.
-According to the New York State Attorney General’s office, 95 percent of the pesticides used on residential lawns are considered probable carcinogens by the EPA
-2,4-D—a component of Agent Orange—is used in about 1,500 lawn care products
If you enjoyed this article, please consider sharing it!
- I'm Trula and this is my blog out how my family lives simple and green. Topics include recycling, growing organic food, housing alternatives, meal-planning, crafting, thrifty living, DIY, and more. a sister site to Earthy Style, Family Earthprint is part of the MSPmedia network.
© 2006-2011
Subscribe in a reader Positive Emergence Zine
Check out my zine, I'm on a mission to infuse positivity into the world! Topics include choosing happiness, depression management, overcoming trauma, letting go of the past, and more.
More MSPmedia Blogs
