Commentary by Republicans in the congress are stating that pesticides are safe enough where we do not need to be monitoring their harm on endangered species. The post by Lori Ann Burd is stating that this is very false information. Two big pesticide companies, Croplife and Dow Chemical, have convinced Republicans on agreeing with an exemption of EPA's pesticide-registration program. They are stating that EPA should not have to address or assess the pesticide's harm to endangered species. In reality, this would help us address if the specific pesticide is the reason the species is endangered. There are going to be other changes made to this Farm Rider bill and it is scary what kinds of harmful effects it will have on our environment and the species on this planet.
References:
Burd, L.A. (2018). Commentary: Lawmakers want the EPA to ignore impacts of pesticides on endangered species. Retrieved from http://www.ehn.org/farm-bill-provision-would-allow-epa-to-ignore-impacts-of-pesticides-on-endangered-species-2559599113.html
I think that is just horrible how lawmakers are trying to denied the harmful impact of pesticides. There is many evidence to prove that pesticide have caused a drastic decrease in endangered species, and as we have learned about the bees, there is definitely a correlation between the use of pesticides and endangered species. This will affect our environment and human health.
ReplyDeleteWow. I do not even know how to respond because this information is awful. It really shows how much influence large pesticide corporations have on lawmakers. I am sure it is all about money too. Somehow, we need to get big money out of our government so it does not affect/influence our lawmakers decisions.
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