Tag: pesticides
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Hawaii Becomes First State to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
Last year, Hawaii became the first state in the U.S. to ban the use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. That frequently used chemical may trigger severe developmental issues in children and other health problems. More than a year earlier, the Trump administration denied a petition to ban the pesticide from commercial use. However, Gov. David Ige…