pesticides
Paraquat – A toxic weed killer used in the U.S.
According to EWG (Environmental Working Group) – “Paraquat is banned in more than 60 countries, but millions of pounds of paraquat are sprayed in the US every year. Paraquat threatens the people who apply the chemical, those who work on farms, and others who live nearby. Paraquat is primarily used to clear fields before farmers…
Read More“Dirty Dozen” List of Fruits & Vegetables
According to EWG, which publishes a “Dirty Dozen” list every year…here are the top 12 dirtiest fruits and vegetables for 2021 in order of dirtiest: Strawberries again top the list Spinach Kale, Collard & Mustard Greens Nectarines Apples Grapes Cherries Peaches Pears Bell & Hot Peppers Celery Tomatoes NOTE: A small amount of sweet corn,…
Read MoreCorporations Fighting Against GMO Labeling
According to Buycott — “On July 29, 2016, President Obama signed into law a bill that preempts Vermont’s GMO labeling law and substitutes a federal law that allows food companies to hide information about GMOs behind confusing QR barcodes. “The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and its members, including Monsanto, spent nearly $400 million over the…
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