Loren wrote:
> Apparently, the clear evidence of chemical trespass itself is
> disregarded as being in the category of things we call
> "a problem."
Roberto wrote:
> I find such cavalier attitude towards chemical contamination
> quite incredible.
Mark wrote:
> Anything showing up in our bodies uninvited is a violation of
> both property rights and human rights.
First, I don't think you folks have an appreciation of just how sensitive
modern quantitative analysis really is. At a sufficiently low level of
contamination, this controversy devolves into theoretical hair-splitting.
Second, society subjects all of us to all kinds of risks. Ordinary risks we
accept without second thought are a lot bigger than pesticide risk (as far
as I can tell).
Third, we constantly ingest all manner of toxic substances that occur
naturally. To a large extent, the function of kidneys and liver is to
detoxify and/or eliminate these things. One of the reasons chlorpyrifos is
relatively safe is that it is excreted rapidly. In the context of general
chemical risk, it may not be that important.
Lester forwarded:
> Blurred vision, muscle weakness, headaches and problems with
> memory, depression and irritability have been linked to large
> amounts of exposure to Dow Chemical's Dursban...
> The EPA analysis found exposure to Dursban on the skin, in food,
> or by inhaling it could be harmful to human health...
So...what else is new? Everybody knows this.
> The report laid out potential health risks, but did not indicate
> whether the agency planned to tighten use of Dursban, require new
> labels alerting
The press release is just spin, based on some routine EPA report. It may be
that some uses like flea collars and in-home application should be banned.
Is there a link to the EPA report, or some reliable source of technical
information?
Dale
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