Despite a surge of interest in organic gardening, green fingered consumers continue to favour toxic chemicals to combat pests. But are they being exploited by clever marketing and inaccurate labelling? Sarah Bentley investigates
… withdrawn in May 2010) and chlorpyrifos, (an organophosphate insecticide withdrawn in … Sciences at Aberdeen University says 'organophosphates probably cause nerve damage …
Campaigner Georgina Downs has scored a significant victory in her 12 year battle against the UK Government. But DEFRA Ministers have still failed to secure protection from pesticides for people in the countryside.
… where they live and breathe. Just like sarin, organophosphates (OPs) and other pesticide …
The UN Committee on World Food Security in Rome has today launched a new report examining the impact of chemical intensive, industrial food system on human health. GEORGINA DOWNS responds.
… been estimated at $42 billion. Organophosphate pesticides were estimated to …