New study sees link between pesticide and arthritis
By Grace van Deelen
Exposure to a commonly used pesticide could put people at higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study.
Center for Biological Diversity
EPA backing of pesticide poses human health risks, groups allege
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is risking the health of farmworkers and other Americans by allowing continued widespread use of a highly toxic pesticide called paraquat that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and other health problems, a coalition of advocacy groups alleged in court filings this week.
Group set to sue USDA over pesticide spray program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is violating the law by regularly applying insecticides to large swaths of land across the United States, activities that threaten already endangered species, according to two environmental advocacy groups that notified the agency Tuesday of their intent to file a lawsuit if the alleged violations are not remedied.