Tell EPA to ban toxic pesticide Endosulfan
Tamster 9 months ago
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Endosulfan, like DDT, is an organochlorine and persists in the environment long after it has killed the target pests, leaving a deadly legacy for people and wildlife. According to one farmer who observed birds and frogs dying following the consumption of insects sprayed with endosulfan: “Fields smell awful two or three days after spraying because virtually every living thing has been killed and starts to rot�?.
The Organic Consumers Association is joining with Pesticide Action Network and other allies in gathering tens of thousands of petition signatures to ban this toxic pesticide off the market now. Learn more and take action
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Yes, I would agree with you that we need ”...to look at the root causes of these types of social and natural atrocities …” and it does make for some interesting thought processes, but the reason the “activists” activate is because finding an ultimate cause is unlikely, and in my opinion, even if it were found, would point toward the need for individuals to adjust their values towards the appreciation of diversity,compassion and joy, with a dash of curiosity thrown in for good measure. The only way these sorts of things can be happening is if people are basing their actions on the fear of the unknown, greed and self-centeredness.
Since I have no control over the inner values of those who make these decisions, I must if I am to remain sane, work with as much joy as is possible in the face of such adversity to create a less atrocious
world.
So, while I agree with you that a search is worthwhile, it is important
to not get caught up in so many thoughts and ACT with dignity and humanity when the need arises and the implications of not doing so are clear. The only way to do this is by fighting “one injustice at a time.”
After all, it is one atrocity that is created at a time.
That said it is with great disgust at the finding of yet another story along these lines, but with great admiration for the people working to create an alternate reality, that I present to you, The Alto Parana Association of Agriculturists.
Endosulfan is one of the pesticides threatening their efforts to retain their life as independent organic farmers.
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Initially the EPA banned the use of Endosulfan but caved under the pressure of the Pesticide industry, mostly revoking the ban.
I hate to say it, but this is another great example of corporations exerting their will over the best interest and even wishes of the people. These types of stories are extremely frustrating, especially where our government agencies intended to protect the people actually do their job and then are thwarted by money and greed. And then “activists” need to gather petitions and fight what was already deemed unsafe and dangerous.
And it still boggles my mind that this happens everyday in every industry around the country and goes largely unnoticed by the public at large.
It seems to me that at some point fighting one injustice at a time is little more than a war of attrition that we cannot win. At some point we need to look at the root causes of these types of social and natural attrocities and focus our energies there. If it were more difficult for corporate allies to put their money and ill-will toward overthrowing sound thinking then maybe there would be less of these types of situations happening in the first place.
Learn more about Endosulfan at the Wikipedia.