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Pesticides

Environmental Books

Ten New Environmental Books Offering Inspiration, Insight and Ideas

April’s best new eco-books look toward solutions to the extinction crisis, climate change, water shortages, environmental justice and more.
April 20, 2022
by
John R. Platt
April’s best new eco-books look toward solutions to the extinction crisis, climate change, water shortages, environmental justice and more.
Environmental Books

13 New Books About Pollution — and How to Fight It

Pesticides, sewage, mining waste, air pollution and trash — these new books address the toxic elements in our society.
August 19, 2021
by
John R. Platt
Pesticides, sewage, mining waste, air pollution and trash — these new books address the toxic elements in our society.
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Extinction Countdown

Pesticides Are Killing Off the Andean Condor

Livestock owners needlessly fear these massive South American birds — and lure them to their deaths with illegal poisons. That puts the entire species at risk.
February 3, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Livestock owners needlessly fear these massive South American birds — and lure them to their deaths with illegal poisons. That puts the entire species at risk.
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Arts

Here There Be Monsters (Made of Coal, Plastic and Pesticides)

A series of paintings by artists Laura and Gary Dumm seeks to challenge viewers with images of pop-culture monsters facing ecological collapse.
May 17, 2019
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John R. Platt
A series of paintings by artists Laura and Gary Dumm seeks to challenge viewers with images of pop-culture monsters facing ecological collapse.
Rev. Billy Talen
The Ask

We Need Bold Protests, Says ‘Stop Shopping’ Activist Rev. Billy Talen

The often-arrested social activist discusses his court case against Monsanto and the lessons it offers for other protestors.
June 27, 2018
by
John R. Platt
The often-arrested social activist discusses his court case against Monsanto and the lessons it offers for other protestors.
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Sustainability

14 Environmental Programs Eliminated in Trump’s Budget Proposal

Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.
February 13, 2018
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John R. Platt
Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.
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News

17 Ways the Trump Administration Assaulted the Environment Over the Holidays

New rules could affect everything from clean power to migratory birds, and they’re just a hint of what’s yet to come.
January 2, 2018
by
John R. Platt
New rules could affect everything from clean power to migratory birds, and they’re just a hint of what’s yet to come.
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Pollution & Toxins

What Is Pesticide Drift — and Why Is It So Dangerous?

Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.
November 17, 2017
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John R. Platt
Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.
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Sustainability

Revelator Reads: 6 Thrilling New Environmental Books for November

This month brings us new books about wildlife trafficking, pesticides and the history of the oceans.
November 3, 2017
by
John R. Platt
This month brings us new books about wildlife trafficking, pesticides and the history of the oceans.
The Dose

California Lists Glyphosate as Causing Cancer

The herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, has been added to California’s list of chemicals known to cause cancer. The listing, which goes into effect on July 7, will require manufacturers to add package warning labels and similar warnings to be places around certain sites where large quantities of the weed killer have been applied. The World Health Organization had previous labeled glyphosate as a “probable” human carcinogen. The chemical is the most widely used pesticide in California – and in the entire world. Monsanto has said it will fight California’s designation in court. 
June 27, 2017
by
John R. Platt

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