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Glyphosate and leukemia
Global Glyphosate Study leukemia results show leukemia in early adulthood when leukemia is very rare. The results align, however, with increasing leukemia in U.S., ages 15-39, since early 1990s. The picture is painted in four studies.
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AFTER COP 15: To preserve biodiversity, we must abandon our dependence on pesticides
Consultations close on July 14th, on the development of Canada's 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, to achieve promises made at the COP 15 held in Montreal last December. Canada's high and increasing use of pesticides must be reversed.
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Sustainable Agriculture Strategy – Ambitious success, from the Guelph Organic Conference
Progressive organic farmer Rick Clark’s day-long session at the 2023 Guelph Organic Conference is an example to inspire ambitious vision and goals for Canada’s Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.
Full StorySustainable Agriculture Strategy – Ambitious success, from the Guelph Organic ConferenceEnding glyphosate is a virtuous goal, and reducing pesticides is essential
A Parliamentary Petition to ban glyphosate and to reduce pesticide use in Canada is worthy of support. Substantial pesticides reduction and alternative strategies are essential to avoid regrettable substitutes, and importantly to support biodiversity, healthy environments, food and people. Indeed, a stated goal of the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) is to reduce pesticides by two thirds. Organic, regenerative agriculture needs more support.
Full StoryEnding glyphosate is a virtuous goal, and reducing pesticides is essential
Organic growing and pest control
Organic, regenerative agriculture is an important element for sustainable, healthy food supplies, soil quality and conservation, and blunting climate chaos.
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Greenery for all: Small, lush spaces
The health benefits of greenery can fit in any size of living space.
Full StoryGreenery for all: Small, lush spaces
Growing Great Greenspaces
Many plants can supplement or stand in for turf, for interesting (and sometimes edible!) groundcover.
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Health Canada wants to increase Glyphosate in food
Glyphosate is Canada’s most-used herbicide, so levels in food are increasing, sometimes exceeding regulatory limits. Health Canada proposes to relax those limits. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) may be more than…
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