Pesticides

Pesticides, sewage, mining waste, air pollution and trash — these new books address the toxic elements in our society.

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.

A series of paintings by artists Laura and Gary Dumm seeks to challenge viewers with images of pop-culture monsters facing ecological collapse.

The often-arrested social activist discusses his court case against Monsanto and the lessons it offers for other protestors.

Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.

New rules could affect everything from clean power to migratory birds, and they’re just a hint of what’s yet to come.

Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.

This month brings us new books about wildlife trafficking, pesticides and the history of the oceans.

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. 

Home Depot promised to stop selling treated plants last year, but it will take another year before the change takes effect.