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Pesticides

Andean condor
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.
old king coal
Art

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
by
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
by
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.
pesticide agriculture
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
by
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
bee
Pollution & Toxins

Why Does It Take So Long to Phase Out Bee-killing Neonic Pesticides?

Home Depot promised to stop selling treated plants last year, but it will take another year before the change takes effect.
June 5, 2017
by
Erica Cirino
Home Depot promised to stop selling treated plants last year, but it will take another year before the change takes effect.

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