New Studies Highlight Increasing Dangers of Pesticides

They’€™re everywhere. And they’€™re making us ‘€“ and especially our kids ‘€“ sick.

Two new studies out this week reveal just how pervasive pesticides are in our environment, and how they are wreaking havoc with our health.

In the UK, the Institute of Science in Society issued a report titled: Why Glyphosate Should Be Banned. Glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, has contaminated land, water, air, and our food supply, according to the report, which says the maximum permitted levels of Glyphosate are set to rise by100-150 times in the European Union if Monsanto gets its way.

Another study, by the Pesticide Action Network North America, reports that more than 1 billion pounds of pesticides used annually nationwide have contributed to an array of health problems in youth, including autism, cancer, birth defects, early puberty, obesity, diabetes and asthma.

READ THE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE IN SOCIETY REPORT HERE

READ THE PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK STUDY HERE