25
Jun
(Beyond Pesticides, June 25, 2010) Two new studies published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology confirm that the majority of toxic contamination threatening national parks originates from agricultural pesticides and industrial operations. In one study an international group of scientists conducted research from 2003-2005 and detected elevated concentrations of various dangerous pesticides in all [...]
Posted in Chlordane, Chlorpyrifos, DDT, Dieldrin, Endosulfan, Wildlife/Endangered Sp., dacthal, hexachlorobenzene (HCB) | No Comments »
10
Sep
(Beyond Pesticides, September 10, 2008) Following the report released by the National Marine Fisheries Service that identified 37 pesticides that pose risks to salmon and steelhead, Oregon state officials are moving ahead to set new safety benchmarks for seven pesticides of priority concern.
A team from the Oregon Water Quality Pesticide Management Program identified seven priority [...]
Posted in 2,4-D, Chlorpyrifos, Endosulfan, Ethoprop, Glyphosate, Oregon, Pesticide Regulation, Water, Wildlife/Endangered Sp., dacthal, simazine | No Comments »