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Removing Pesticides from Our Public Spaces

Public areas such as parks, playgrounds and schoolyards, are routinely sprayed with various chemicals to control insects and plants. Evidence has mounted showing that these chemicals damage human health. Pesticides tend to be disproportionately used in African American communities. These chemicals also have unintended consequences for humans, animals and plants. The webinar will explore the health concerns associated with pesticides, alternatives to their use, and most importantly, what communities have done to reduce the use of unhealthy chemicals.

Speakers:

• Warren Porter, Toxicologist, University of Wisconsin

• Bertha Lewis, Black Institute, Brooklyn NY

• Em Ward, Green Party of Albuquerque Metro Area

• Daniel Romano, No Spray St. Louis and Missouri Greens

• Kent Rowe, Industrial Engineer and toxicologist

• Facilitator: Delilah Barrios, Texas Green Party

For more information contact: Don Fitz, [email protected]

Missouri Green Party Outreach
http://www.missourigreenparty.org/