School Children exposed to Pesticides?
A new report released by an environmental organization based in Eugene, Oregon called the Oregon Toxics Alliance reveals that children may unknowingly be exposed to toxics such as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. So the question is raised, are YOUR children safe from pesticides at schools?
The report indicates that children exposed to pesticides may show acute symptoms that may mimic other well known ailments such as headache, sore throat, and flu. The data from the report was pulled from three state agencies in the state of Oregon including the Dept. of Agriculture, the Dept. of Human and Health Services, and the Dept. of Forestry. It also cited 56 cases of suggested pesticide exposure at schools, bus stops, and child care facilities. The problem could be much worse than what is reported, and that worries Lisa Arkin, executive director for Oregon Toxics Alliance.
According to the Associated Press, this is not a new issue. Severe cases of pesticide exposure at schools have been reported in California and have even been attributed to death.
The Oregon Toxics Alliance is calling for better protection for children at schools through the implementation of Integrated Pest Management or IPM. IPM is a method for using less pesticides in favor of alternatives as well as best practices to protect people and the environment.
Download the report directly.
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Oh my goodness! I never knew that it was that bad especially for children. I hope that things get better. Thank you for the information. Very good article.
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It is really scary that pesticides do more harm than good, while it's good for the soil but not for humans, keep out from the reach of children. I realize that you are a connoisseur in environment topics. :) You may visit our site for checking out our green topics. I'd appreciate if you can give me some feedback on our site: http://greenbydesign.com. I'd like to hear your opinion/feedback on our green topics.
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Why is it we always seem to make the worst decisions, or allow them to be made for us, when it comes to chemicals being used in highly trafficked, highly populated areas? Thanks for the reporting.
this is scary!
Thank you for putting this out. It is necessary that people know so that they can take their decisions accordingly.
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Correct, I totally agree. Education is very important in order for everyone to understand what decisions to make.
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Why we continue to use aesthetic pesticides is beyond me. We need to move from a mindset of having to control nature to working with nature. In Ontario they are looking at banning pesticide use completely. Besides, dandilions are kinda pretty!
This aticle was interesting, but I have some lingeing questions. Where are the high concentrations of pesticides coming from? Ae they directly from the school's cafeteria, or is it some time of spraying that is happening in or around the building? I understand that the less of a cop that is eaten by bugs, the more crop is available for human consumption... however, if that food is making our children sick-- what's the point? We need to find a way to work with the insects without killing ourselves in the process. Thanks for the insightful read!
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We must keep our children safe from PESTICIDES, as exposure can lead to sickness and possibly death. Make a promise on this issue:
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I can't even imagine the thought of me growing up without the knowledge of being exposed to pesticides and all these harmful chemicals. I always push for environmental friendly solutions because the after effect of long exposure to these invisible chemicals can be a tremendous payback for your kid's health.
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