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Flight Attendant Links Airline Insecticide Use to His Parkinson’s

December 10, 2013
A former steward for Australian-based Quantas airlines is suing the Australian government claiming that frequent insecticide use in airplane cabins resulted in his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Australia is among 49 countries . . . MORE>

The Decline of Turtle Doves Tied to Pesticide Use

December 9, 2013
Unless regulators take action, one of gifts in the lyrics to "Twelve Days of Christmas," the turtle dove, may become extinct. The dove has experienced major population decline in England over the past 20 years, due in significant part to the destruction of turtle dove habitat and food . . . MORE>

Gene Mutation Increases Risk of Parkinson’s Disease from Pesticide Exposure

December 6, 2013
In a new study exploring gene-environment interactions, researchers find that individuals with a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson’s disease are more likely to develop the neurodegenerative disease if they are exposed to pesticides. The study, Isogenic Human . . . MORE>

House Farm Bill Provision Would Make Eating Fish More Dangerous

December 5, 2013
It’s farm bill debate time—again. And as conferee members saddle up to the negotiation table to attempt yet another meeting of the minds before the winter recess, most of the public watching and waiting for word on a resolution are focused on issues like . . . MORE>

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Join us in telling EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy that bees can't wait 5 more years; the time to act is now!
Beyond Pesticides' annual conference will be held in Portland, Oregon this year, in conjunction with Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides and Portland State University's Institute for Sustainable Solutions.
Read Protecting Life – From Research to Regulation: Disappearance of frogs, human health effects linked to pesticide use, published in the Summer 2013 issue of Pesticides and You.
Cosmetic Lawn Pesticide Use Outlawed in Takoma Park, MD; First Local Ban of its Type in the U.S.! Read about Takoma Park's efforts and what you can do in your own community.
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Alerts & Actions

Listen to Executive Director Jay Feldman on Food Sleuth Radio. Join host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Jay Feldman for an explanation of how neuro-toxic chemicals affect vulnerable populations, poison our pollinators, and ways consumers can protect themselves.

Keeping Organic Strong. Comments are now closed, but you can still read about the issues before the Fall 2013 National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting!

Tell Your Member of Congress to Support the Save America's Pollinators Act. Capitol Hill is buzzing about a new bill that aims to provide long overdue protections for America's imperiled pollinators.

Take a Stand Against Pesticide Pollution. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper! Beyond Pesticides has the resources you need.

Pesticides and You

Newsletter of Beyond Pesticides

Summer 2013 Issue

Protecting Life: From Research to Regulation

Landmark Ordinance Passes in MD City

Pesticides in My Drinking Water?

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