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Europe’s new pesticide regulations leave America in the dust

By Jillian Olsen

November 10, 2008

The European Parliament’s environment committee voted last week in favor of new pesticide regulations that make America’s laws look a little

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"… ow be banned in Europe.For instance, the popular herbicide 2,4-D, found in lawn care products like Acme Vegetation Killer and Scotts Lawn Weed Control, would l …"

In reversal of Bush policy, EPA launches new study of atrazine’s health effects

By Danielle Ivory

October 7, 2009

EPA plans to look into atrazine's potentially harmful effects, such as birth defects and low birth weight

Cities sue manufacturer of weed-killer found in tap water

By Danielle Ivory

March 8, 2010

Federal lawsuit seeks funding to remove atrazine from water supply

U.S. Congressman renews attempts to ban controversial herbicide atrazine

By Danielle Ivory

April 23, 2010

Rep. Keith Ellison tries for second time to warn public of atrazine

Weighing safety of weed killer in drinking water, EPA relies heavily on industry-backed studies

By Danielle Ivory

July 8, 2010

Agency says company's evidence 'scientifically more robust' than independent research

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