WHO Says Widely-Used Dow Herbicide 'Possibly Carcinogenic' to Humans
Advocacy
groups warn new classification is latest proof that 'we cannot continue
down the path of dousing our fields with ever more toxic chemicals'
groups warn new classification is latest proof that 'we cannot continue
down the path of dousing our fields with ever more toxic chemicals'
"We know from experience—and basic biology—that weeds will soon grow
resistant to these herbicides, making GMO crop growers only more
dependent on the next chemical fix."
"We
have known for decades that 2,4-D is harmful to the environment and
human health, especially for the farmers and farm workers applying these
chemicals to crops," said Mary Ellen Kustin, Environmental Working
Group. (Photo: Chafer Machinery/flickr/cc)
have known for decades that 2,4-D is harmful to the environment and
human health, especially for the farmers and farm workers applying these
chemicals to crops," said Mary Ellen Kustin, Environmental Working
Group. (Photo: Chafer Machinery/flickr/cc)
