Back to Clover: November 2010

Of no surprise, another group of thoughtful, informed citizens has decided to protect their environment and health against the use of Cosmetic Lawn Chemicals.

NEW HAMPSHIRE:

Trees, lakes, ponds, streams and… tons of toxic lawn chemicals. Many use these lawn products or have them applied to the grounds of their businesses, schools, and yes, even hospitals. These chemicals cannot be called safe or good for your health by the manufacturers or the stores that sell them or the lawn care companies that provide them. The EPA has had little oversight regarding the testing of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. “Testing” was completed by the manufacturers, and the chemicals were not tested thoroughly; for instance, how they would interact when combined. The chemicals contain inert ingredients (trade secrets) that are not known to anyone but the manufacturers. The inerts can be more toxic than the active ingredients! To add insult to injury, the use of lawn pesticides has grown over the years and, even here in New Hampshire, they are applied more than seven months out of the year! We are being exposed to too many chemicals that we have no control over; by avoiding the use of lawn chemicals, we have some control at decreasing our immediate chemical exposures. I and others share grave concerns for our children and for all of us. These are toxic monsters that have been recklessly created for the financial benefit of the manufacturers and distributors and to the detriment of our health and the health of our environment. We must not forget that we and our environment are one. It is “Time to Learn From Frogs”.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/opinion/28kristof.html

Appeal to your representative Senators!

Friday, November 5, 2010

Scarborough, Maine Opts out of Lawn Chemicals