EPA
Federal Scientists Say EPA Should Look Closer at Pesticides
The National Research Council recently issued a report recommending that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) do more to ensure that pesticides do not harm threatened and endangered fish and wildlife. read more...
Backwash: The New Old Attack on Clean Water
Politicians from both camps are again attempting to eliminate permitting requirements for pesticide applications in or near waterways. read more...
Final Comments on NMFS' 5th Biological Opinion
NCAP's full and final comments on the 5th Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) examining EPA's registration of pesticides containing Oryzalin, Pendimethalin, and Trifluralin. read more...
A House Divided...
The House Committee on Natural Resources has sent conflicting messages to the White House and EPA regarding the impacts of pesticides on endangered salmon. read more...
Toxic Strawberries: The Latest on Methyl Iodide
Senator Dianne Feinstein of California is asking the EPA to reconsider its decision to approve methyl iodide for use. read more...
Pesticide Maker Doesn't Like What the EPA Has to Say About Their Product
Syngenta is not happy with the review done by EPA of their product atrazine. Big surprise. Syngenta went so far as to "call the review 'redundant' and say studies that conclude the pesticide is harmful are 'bogus.' The company says the new review is nothing more than 'an unprecedented war on agriculture by anti-pesticide activists.' " read more...
It is Bug Season!
NRDC just recently published a report about how to keep those pesky summer bugs at bay and featured some of NCAP's useful facts on effective alternatives. A lot of bugs sprays and repellents are full of toxic ingredients that are linked to things such as blisters, rashes, mood changes and insomnia. read more...
