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Monday, October 1, 2012

A Generation in Jeopardy: How pesticides are undermining our children's health & intelligence

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A Generation in Jeopardy: How pesticides are undermining our children’s health & intelligence (PANNA, October 2012) In the US, more than 1 billion pounds of pesticides used annually have contributed to an array of health problems in youth...10% of children born annually in the United States are estimated to be affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. One-third of all neurodevelopmental disorders are caused either directly by pesticides and other chemicals or by genetics and exposure to environmental factors, the National Academy of Sciences estimates. Exposure to pesticides has also been linked to lower IQ levels in children.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Regina Pesticide Bylaw Vote

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Regina City Hall, 4:00PM

The recommendation of the environmental committee regarding pesticides will be voted on at the Public works committee meeting. Please get a apresentatiaon ready. Al suggests using the work herbicide instead of pesticide as the city may be more amenable to banning herbicides. I suggest emphasizing that all bylaws have provisions for emergency spraying. See you there.

Here is the link to the city committe meetings schedule: www.regina.ca/residents/council-committees/meeting-calendar-agenda/