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By | April 12th, 2019 | Organic News |

Recent rulings against Roundup manufacturer Monsanto have prompted U.K. authorities to seek non-chemical herbicide alternatives. Two juries have implicated Roundup as the cause of cancer in frequent users, but some public health agencies still disagree over whether it is a carcinogen. Both major political parties have failed to curb the use of dangerous pesticides. Since the dawn of the modern pesticide era during World War II, federal regulators in throughout the 20th century and beyond have adopted lax, pro-industry standards that have allowed potentially dangerous pesticides to remain legal. A campaign is under way to stop synthetic chemicals from being used in Jacksonville, Florida parks. Thanks to Conscious Kitchen, students said goodbye to pre-packaged meals and hello to fresh, local, 100 percent organic meals made from scratch.


‘Conscious Kitchen’ Partnership Pioneers 100% Organic Meals for Students and They Love It

In August of 2015, a pioneering collaboration between schools in California’s Sausalito Marin City District and the Conscious Kitchen—an offshoot of the environmental education non-profit Turning Green—changed the face of school lunches for students across the district. The students said goodbye to pre-packaged meals and hello to fresh, local, 100 percent organic meals made from scratch. https://www.theepochtimes.com/conscious-kitchen-partnership-pioneers-100-organic-meals-for-students-and-they-love-it_2867593.html

Popular weed killer’s alleged link to cancer stirs widespread concern

Two juries have implicated Roundup as the cause of cancer in frequent users, but major public health agencies disagree over whether it is a carcinogen.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/popular-weed-killer-s-alleged-link-cancer-stirs-widespread-concern-n989721?fbclid=IwAR33zbdNqXV-RKeSYObXp_tLpysyCfZObTtzkqf-ftuw1H1zPODQK9TAB-U

Why both major political parties have failed to curb dangerous pesticides

Since the dawn of the modern pesticide era during World War II, federal regulators in administrations from both major parties have adopted lax, pro-industry standards that have allowed potentially dangerous pesticides to remain legal.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/04/09/why-both-parties-have-failed-curb-dangerous-pesticides/?fbclid=IwAR1E_StUyUSwNK9RjacA3m9nZLJ0ul3695TYwz1Bhn5mXPN2hUD2N2xzwAk&utm_term=.1579ab700f4e

Brad Paisley Breaks Ground on His Free Grocery Store for the Hungry in Nashville

Earlier this week, country singer Brad Paisley broke ground on a site that will soon become a free grocery store for the hungry.

Citizens push Jacksonville parks to go organic

A campaign is under way to stop synthetic chemicals from being used in Jacksonville parks.

https://ktvl.com/news/local/citizens-push-jacksonville-parks-to-go-organic?fbclid=IwAR1JK_FMZ3-iNRB1v9nTnziVmv6fvwnN9EPFh6rP1qygkkZljygaOue_8E8

UK councils assess weedkiller use after US cancer court case

Rulings against Roundup owner Monsanto prompt authorities to seek non-chemical alternatives.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/05/uk-councils-weedkiller-cancer-link-monsanto-roundup?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR0CRDxtylR3HRX7bk38_UBk4hFtDFHZI2sZsiIND7xVu3CVx0-AUYMlibc

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