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Steal This Sign . . .

Paul Tukey — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:26:03 +0000

Do you need proof that the chemical pesticide industry doesn’t take toxicity seriously? This photo submitted by Drew Boshears of Florida would seem to answer that question — at least for one company in the sunshine state.

Look closely at the yellow type: “Steal This Sign,” it reads, “And get $25 off your first order.”

Incredible.

EPA to List Questionable Chemicals

Paul Tukey — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:33:47 +0000

Taking additional steps to prove the Obama EPA is taking a fresh look at toxic chemicals, the agency’s director announced two days ago that a watch list will be created. Here’s a link to the EPA’s press release on the subject: http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2852C60DC0F65C688525769C0068B219

Utah Doctor: Avoid Chemical Soup This Holiday Season

Paul Tukey — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:42:52 +0000

We don’t get a lot of post material from Utah, but Dr. Brian Moench of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment is always a good source.

With blizzard conditions here today in Maine, it seems a bit appropriate to go off topic from lawn care: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705350161/Chemicals-affect-babies-before-birth.html