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SUPPORT THE PROTECT AMERICA’S CHILDREN FROM TOXIC PESTICIDES ACT: The most significant legislation in nearly a quarter century, to protect the nation against toxic pesticides

SUPPORT THE PROTECT AMERICA’S CHILDREN FROM TOXIC PESTICIDES ACT: The most significant legislation in nearly a quarter century, to protect the nation against toxic pesticides Urge your U.S. Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor and pass the  Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act (PACTPA), originally introduced by Senator Tom Udall and Representative Joe Neguse in 2020.

Coming Soon to a Food Label Near You: ‘Bee-Friendly’ Certifications

A growing number of farms are seeking out pollinator-friendly certifications, but the two programs offering certification—run by the Xerces Society and Pollinator Partnership—are taking very different approaches. BY TWILIGHT GREENAWAY AND CINNAMON JANZER OCTOBER 17, 2022 Farmer Doug Crabtree walks in his sunflower field (Photo by Jennifer Hopwood, Xerces Society) How Extreme Heat Puts Pollinators—and Crops—at Risk What

FDA says 59% of US foods tested contain pesticide residues

CAREY GILLAM Pesticide residues were detected in 59% of US food samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its most recently completed annual testing program, the agency revealed in a new report. Roughly 77% of domestic fruits, 60% of US vegetables and about 53% of US grains sampled showed residues.  The agency said

Stop Toxic GMO Wheat

Wheat is a staple of the American diet. The average American consumes 82.9 kg or approximately 183 lbs of wheat annually - more than any other grain. This amounts to about a half-pound of wheat per day, which comes from numerous types of food such as bread, pasta, cake and baked goods, breakfast foods such as bagels, pancakes and cereals, snacks, and desserts… not to mention certain grain alcohols and beer.

Why Bee Extinction Would Mean the End of Humanity

By Ishan Daftardar Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate due to the excessive use of pesticides in crops and certain blood-sucking parasites that only reproduce in bee colonies. It’s true that the extinction of bees would mean the end of humanity. If bees didn’t exist, humans wouldn’t either. For many of us, bees are annoying. We think

Burgers, berries, bread: 10 foods you should consider buying organic

Many are wary of chemical residues frequently found in foods grown with pesticides. If your budget and time are limited, here’s a good place to start ‘When consumers spend their dollars on organic food they’re voting. They’re voting for change,’ said Illinois farmer Ben Hagenbuch. Photograph: David McNew/Getty Images There are a variety of reasons