John,
Once used in chemical warfare, organophosphates are potent neurotoxins now used as pesticides on the fruits, vegetables, and grains people eat. Although their intended target is insects, these pesticides are also highly toxic to other wildlife — and humans.
In a rare bit of good news, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to end nearly all uses of one of the most widely used organophosphate pesticides, acephate. If its proposal is finalized, the resulting rule would help protect children, farmworkers who put food on people’s plates, and the wildlife we all love.
But as you may imagine, Big Agriculture isn’t taking it well at all. That’s why the EPA needs your support.
Tell the agency to hold the line — and go one step further, banning all uses of acephate in this country for good. |
