This page will contain general information about pesticides. Pesticides is a general term for all herbicides, insecticides and other ~icides used in “modern” farming. Generally speaking: Killing everything that can’t be sold for a profit, or will reduce the profit.
UN: 200,000 die each year from pesticide poisoning
Pesticides and harmful chemicals cause more than 900,000 deaths annually
New study suggests insect populations have declined by 75% over 3 decades
Argentinians link pesticides to illnesses
Some Organophosphate Insecticides and Herbicides
An Update of Evidence that the Herbicide Glyphosate (Roundup) is a Cause of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Actions
Get educated about pesticides.
Look for local groups or organizations that are working to prevent use of pesticides. Or start your own. In Mendocino we have a couple of groups that are contacting school boards, mulching Todd Grove park and work with local government to avoid using pesticides.
Environmental Action Group Ukiah
Climate Action Group, Ukiah
Redwood Valley Community Guild
Go to farmers markets and buy locally grown organic produce.
Always bring the garbage to a place where it can be taken care of. No need to add your problems to our beautiful land.
Join groups that are cleaning land, rivers or sea. In Mendocino you can look up these groups:
Pacific Outfitters GreenTeam. This group meets every two weeks to do a 60-90 minutes cleanup in a specific area. They also have a group in Humboldt.
Russian River Watershed Cleanup Committee. This group do their work during the summer to mid-autumn.
Work on local representatives to increase their commitment to clean air, land and water.
One idea that I saw mentioned is that in Texas they are hiring people are without a job or are homeless to clean up the city. What about changing the work scoop to weeding and maintain the city streets? They know more about the city/town than anyone else.
