Glia
02-09-2012, 05:16 PM
Methyl iodide is a nasty chemical. It is a known neurotoxin and endocrine disruptor, can cause miscarriages, and scientists in labs handle only small amounts using special protective equipment because it is so toxic. But do you know where else it is used? As a pesticide for strawberries and other food crops.
But this might be about to change.
Brian Leahy, a successful organic farmer, has just been appointed to head California's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) by Gov. Brown.
For over a year, Gov. Brown has been refusing to take action on methyl iodide, saying that the decision must rest with the incoming head of DPR. With Mr. Leahy now in place, California is now poised to reverse the decision to approve methyl iodide for agricultural use.
You can take action and find out more information at the link below.
https://act.credoaction.com/campaign/ca_methyl_iodide/?r_by=34652-2355528-AMns4ix&rc=paste1
But this might be about to change.
Brian Leahy, a successful organic farmer, has just been appointed to head California's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) by Gov. Brown.
For over a year, Gov. Brown has been refusing to take action on methyl iodide, saying that the decision must rest with the incoming head of DPR. With Mr. Leahy now in place, California is now poised to reverse the decision to approve methyl iodide for agricultural use.
You can take action and find out more information at the link below.
https://act.credoaction.com/campaign/ca_methyl_iodide/?r_by=34652-2355528-AMns4ix&rc=paste1