Breaking News: The E.P.A. announced it would not ban a widely used pesticide associated with developmental disabilities and other health problems in children.

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BREAKING NEWS The E.P.A. announced it would not ban a widely used pesticide associated with developmental disabilities and other health problems in children. Thursday, July 18, 2019 5:11 PM EST The decision not to prohibit the use of the pesticide, chlorpyrifos, comes after years of legal wrangling. It represents a victory for the chemical industry and farmers who have lobbied to continue using the substance, arguing it is necessary to protect crops. Read More »

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