ONLY one in every 100 of the 50,000 industrial, agricultural and veterinary chemicals available for use in Australia today has ever been tested for its potential danger to people’s health and the environment. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/10/21/1192940905013.html
A POISON which Australians commonly apply in powder on their pets and dust or spray in their gardens to control fleas, ticks, caterpillars and aphids is still freely available in Sydney shops even though the pesticides watchdog banned it this year over concerns it can endanger human health. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/banned-chemical-on-shelves-despite-fears-it-can-harm-health/2007/10/21/1192940905073.html
What will it take for people see what’s happening?
(Reuters) – Atrazine, one of the most commonly used and controversial weedkillers, can turn male frogs into females, researchers reported on Monday. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6204RG20100303?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29
Sydney Peace Prize Winner, Dr Vandana Shiva, a philosopher, environmental activist, eco feminist and author of several books is interviewed about biodiversity in agriculture.http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/668184
In a new report, scientists say Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – or ADHD – may be partly caused by pesticides sprayed on food. http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2010/May/ADHD-Linked-to-Pesticides-on-Food/