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Trump EPA bows to Monsanto, reapproves dangerous, drift-prone pesticide

SWAMP WATCH “The EPA’s own analysis of dicamba indicated that many threatened and endangered species — including birds and mammals — may be harmed by the massive increase in the herbicide’s use. Yet the agency unilaterally decided to ignore these harms instead of consulting with federal wildlife experts.“ Trump EPA bows to Monsanto, reapproves dangerous, …

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LA TIMES: Organic food linked to less cancer

Pounds of pesticides in 2015 that Sonoma County winegrape growers used: 2,839,007 pounds. Organic and biodynamic acreage down to under 2{5fc40a96f14c4a6aa4c2a32569b0a57dcc67c0b31eb04c341474283f11b6cdd2} with the “Sustainable Sonoma ” campaign that allows some of the worlds worst chemicals to be used. Great PR, bad for consumers. Organic food linked to less cancer A French study finds a connection it says …

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SCOTUS Lead Paint Ruling Could Open Door to Corporate Liability for Climate, Gun Violence, and Opioid Crises

“Like the lead paint case, we have an industry that knew its products could inflict serious damage and continued to promote those products anyway,” explained Vic Sher, a San Francisco attorney who represented the city of Imperial Beach and San Mateo and Marin counties in a climate suit. SCOTUS Lead Paint Ruling Could Open Door …

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Industrial cannabis site proposed for Graton in wetlands, water scarce area along public trail

Impacts to neighbors: decrease in property values, impact on wetlands, groundwater depletion, chemical pollution from pesticides, safety issues,  loss of rural character, crime. Friends and Neighbors: Please open the link below for drawings of a proposed cannabis growing and processing facility planned for the west side of the “pumpkin patch” along the West County Trail just south of Graton. …

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California Non Profits: Requesting sign on by Aug 27: letter to Governor on brain harming pesticide chlorpyrifos

From our amazing and hard working friends at Pesticide Action Network….Wine & Water Watch signed will your organization? Requesting sign on by Aug 27: letter to Governor on brain harming pesticide chlorpyrifos I’m writing to request that Wine and Water Watch consider signing onto the attached ORGANIZATIONAL letter calling on the Governor and the California Department …

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2 key environmental policies Scott Pruitt was dismantling last week amid his scandals

“That means that the only harm that counts according to the EPA for many of these substances is direct contact with these hazardous chemicals, like if they fall on you. Indirect exposure through soil contamination or air pollution wouldn’t factor into the EPA’s decision of whether to restrict or ban a particular compound.” Grow your …

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