West Nile virus hasn’t spread because of climate change. Continue reading Climate change to spread infectious disease?
Category: Pesticides
William Ruckelshaus still bloviating; Millions still dying
The Center for Public Integrity asked William Ruckelshaus five questions. We would have added a sixth. Continue reading William Ruckelshaus still bloviating; Millions still dying
CDC: Sleeping sickness to worsen with global warming
It’s hard to take CDC researchers seriously. Continue reading CDC: Sleeping sickness to worsen with global warming
Syngenta: Atrazine Benefits U.S. Consumers by up to $4.8 Billion Annually
And that makes Berserkeley atrazine-hater Tyrone Hayes worth a potential -$9.6 billion. Continue reading Syngenta: Atrazine Benefits U.S. Consumers by up to $4.8 Billion Annually
d-Con to ‘vigorously oppose’ EPA on rat poison bans
Good news for rats and mice from EPA. Continue reading d-Con to ‘vigorously oppose’ EPA on rat poison bans
Tennessee enviro-activist: Weeds are people, too
The Tennessee Valley Authority seems to think so, too. Continue reading Tennessee enviro-activist: Weeds are people, too
Dioxin is the new DDT?
Have bald eagles in the Northwest been eating less Ben & Jerry’s? Continue reading Dioxin is the new DDT?
Kozlovich on Bedbugs: Research is Dandy, but Silver Bullets are Handy
“We need something that works NOW! Fine…. do the research; but in the meanwhile bring back those silver bullet organophosphates like Dursban and carbamates such as Ficam and Baygon. We need silver bullets! We have had silver bullets! We deserve silver bullets. And most importantly, silver bullets exist! Everything else is misdirection. Any claims to the contrary is blatantly false!” (Paradigms and Demographics)
West Nile now 'well established' throughout the Americas
We should have stamped out the West Nile virus while we had the chance. Continue reading West Nile now 'well established' throughout the Americas
Coin toss immunity: Glaxo's malaria vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline’s malaria vaccine is possibly better than nothing — but even in the best light, it’s still dilly-dallying. Continue reading Coin toss immunity: Glaxo's malaria vaccine
2,4-D to make a comeback?
First it was Pepsi Throwback. Now it’s herbicide throwback. Continue reading 2,4-D to make a comeback?
WashPost hits country club for methyl bromide use
The Washington Post continued its crusade against the fumigant methyl bromide in an editorial attack on Chevy Chase Country Club for using the chemical. But as we’ve pointed out previously… Continue reading WashPost hits country club for methyl bromide use