Is pesticide spray on food leading to movement disorders?
Precautionary principle - ban paraquat

"Paraquat and the related herbicide diquat are fast-acting weedkillers that farming groups say are essential for controlling resistant weeds."

"Multiple epidemiological studies from different groups of scientists have shown that people exposed to paraquat have around a three times greater risk [of developing Parkinson's disease]."

'The chemicals have been under review by the APVMA since 1997 and they are banned in the EU, the UK and China due to their toxicity.'

"There are now multiple epidemiological studies or real-world exposure studies that have suggested that paraquat increases the risk of Parkinson's disease by around threefold...Like Australia, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to allow restricted use of the pesticide despite ongoing health concerns." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/neurologists-not-consulted-in-paraquat-weed-killer-review/106758882

Visualising the “blanket of agricultural toxins” from space
This Yellow Glyphosate Map Reveals Where Farmers in the Netherlands Spray the Controversial Herbicide >>
https://www.europeanpressprize.com/article/this-yellow-glyphosate-map-reveals-where-farmers-in-the-netherlands-spray-the-controversial-herbicide/
#food #pesticides #glyphosate #Roundup #paraquat #weedkillers #SprayDrift #volatilisation #neurotoxicity #MovementDisorders #toxins #harm #farm #workers #residents #councils #LoggingIndustry #science #APVMA #regulation #Australia #SoilDegradation #water

I've just signed the petition from
Garden Organic to ban glyphosate. Please sign and/or share.

#Glyphosate #Weedkillers

https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/glyphosate-campaign

So, I wouldn't exactly say that borax is "pet-friendly", but some of these methods work (like the boiling water method). When using herbicides, even home-made ones, think about how it breaks down, or if using it will harm pollinators or nearby plants. And now I know what to do with an old bottle of cheap vodka!

10 Homemade & Natural Weed Killers That Actually Work

by Kellye Fox | Updated Feb 28, 2022

"Weeds are a part of gardening none of us love, but hopefully these homemade and natural weed killer ideas will give you a greater sense of satisfaction. Save yourself some headache (and money) with these 10 pet- and kid-friendly homemade weed killer solutions to help you avoid chemicals.

"Since each of these is a hearty green killer, it also means most will kill grass and other plants, so avoid using them where they’ll damage your lawn. And for best results, use each during the sunniest part of the day."

Learn more:
https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/diy/homemade-weed-killer

#SolarPunkSunday #DIY #HomemadeWeedKiller #WeedKillers #Gardening

Feeling down? Find some #sheep. They bring #happieness and #cheer.

Ask your local #council to use healthy #natural alternatives to loud and polluting #lawnmowers, #grasscutters, and #weedkillers.

#innercity #life #Ludwigshafen #Germany

Lawyers for US cancer sufferers challenge Bayer’s $7.25bn Roundup settlement deal | Bayer | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/25/roundup-bayer-cancer-settlement-deal

#Bayer #Monsanto #RoundUp #Glyphosate #Pesticides #Weedkillers #Contamination #Toxins #Capitalism

#Bayer creates new US consumer weed killers that are more dangerous than before. These chemicals are banned in the EU.

#BoycottBayer #environment #WeedKillers

https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/new-roundup-weedkiller-45-times-more-toxic-to-human-health

Could robot weedkillers replace the need for pesticides? | Farming | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/20/robot-weedkillers-pesticides

#Robots
#WeedKiller
#Pesticides
#Chemicals
#Farming
#Farmers
#US
#Herbicides
#Weedkillers
#SoilHealth
#Soil
#Pollinators