EPA mulls export ban on banned pesticides
Kristan Phillips, a concert timpanist harmed by chlordane and heptachlor released during a Hong Kong rehearsal, testifies to Congress. He describes his condition and argues U S exports of pesticides banned at home should be stopped while EPA proposes tighter controls on shipments abroad.
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State lets worms eat leftovers in government offices
The Conservation Law Foundation donates 3 pounds of red worms to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to dispose of food scraps in office basements. Worms eat banana peels and pizza crusts daily, reducing waste. one pound of worms can consume about a pound of food, producing humus rich in nutrients for plants.
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Cocaine explored as insecticide though unlikely for field use
Iowa State University researchers report cocaine disrupts insect hormonal systems causing behavioral changes in coca leaf insects. Don Ald Lewis notes street value and legal issues make field use impractical, but derivative compounds or other botanicals may offer targeted pest control without harming beneficial insects.
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