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EPA Bans Weedkiller Due to Health Risks for Farmworkers and Unborn Babies

EPA Bans Weedkiller Due to Health Risks for Farmworkers and Unborn Babies

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant move to protect public health by banning Dacthal (DCPA), a weedkiller used extensively in agriculture. This decision marks the first time in 40 years that the EPA has utilized its emergency authority to ban a pesticide, highlighting the serious health risks associated with Dacthal. The ban … Read more