Report links chemical found in pesticide to autism, hyperactivity
The EPA is poised to reduce restrictions on the toxic pesticide acephate, which could put your families health at risk.
Pesticides
The chemicals used to grow our food and maintain our parks and playgrounds are putting our health at risk.
The food we buy should be safe to eat, and our parks and playgrounds shouldn’t be filled with chemicals that put our health at risk, especially when those risks include cancer and developmental disorders. Choosing to buy organic, gardening without pesticides, and avoiding chemical fertilizers are all important, but only collective action will stop the use of these dangerous chemicals.
The Latest on Pesticides
The weed killer Roundup has been linked to cancer. It’s time to ban it.
This brain-damaging pesticide was banned in 2021. Now, it’s coming back.
Updates
PIRG launches campaign to ban the destructive herbicide dicamba
Baltimore City bans toxic pesticides
Today’s Pollinator of the Day: Birds
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2020 Legislative Scorecard
The Latest
Bayer plans to phase out use of harmful chemical in Roundup
As Bayer faces $4.5 billion dollars in litigation costs, the company announced Thursday it would remove weed-killing compound glyphosate from its lawn and garden products in the United States as early as 2023.
Maryland PIRG releases 2020 Legislative Scorecard
BALTIMORE - Maryland Public Interest Research Group (Maryland PIRG) released its annual scorecard Wednesday ranking public interest votes taken during the 2020 legislative session.
Statement: Baltimore City Council Passes Ban on Toxic Pesticides
The Baltimore City Council voted in favor of a new comprehensive regulation on pesticides (CB 20-0495). The bill restricts the use of chlorpyrifos, neonicotinoids and glyphosate (the main ingredient in the popular weed killer RoundUp) in Baltimore City. The regulation will go into effect on July 1, 2022.
Statement: Baltimore Pesticide Ban Heads to Full City Council Vote
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore City Council Health Committee voted favorably with amendments on CB 20-0495, a comprehensive regulation of pesticides. The bill restricts the use of chlorpyrifos, neonicotinoids, and glyphosate (the main ingredient in RoundUp) in Baltimore City.
Wins, losses, and ‘almost did its’ for 2020
The Maryland General Assembly wrapped up the 2020 legislative session last week, weeks earlier than expected. While the public health crisis meant some of our legislative priorities didn’t make it through this year, we still have a lot to celebrate.
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