New provisions on pesticides defined by the ministry of agriculture.
The Ministry of Agriculture of China announced at the news release conference held on December 19th, 2007 that it will soon issue 6 new provisions on pesticides. "To reduce pollution to agricultural products." Wang Shouchong, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture, explains, "A good management way has to...

Blue Cross Foundation Awards $660,000 in Grants to Improve Community Health.
EAGAN, Minn., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation recently awarded $450,000 in grants under two initiatives focused on improving health in Minnesota -- $240,000 under the Foundation's Growing Up Healthy: Kids and Communities initiative and $210,000 for the Healthy Together: Creating Community...

DENR urged to stop aerial spraying in Davao farms.
Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. yesterday urged Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Jose Atienza Jr. to exercise his authority in banning the aerial spraying of pesticides of banana plantations in Davao and other areas in Mindanao due to its harmful effects on human health and the...

World's Largest-Class Residual Pesticide Analysis System Simultaneously Testing 650 Agricultural Chemicals.
FUKUOKA, Japan, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- QSAI Analysis and Research Center Co. has developed a multi-residue analysis system that can simultaneously examine 650 different agricultural chemicals remaining in food, the world's largest-class system in the number of chemicals tested at one time. QSAI has begun accepting orders...

Abandon the toxic treadmill! We need tough laws to punish polluters, regulate the chemical industry and force companies to take responsibility for the products they produce. But here are some things you can do as an individual.
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Lax implementation of law on toxic substances deplored.
In filing Senate Resolution 486, Legarda lamented the discovery that the capsized MV Princess of the Stars had among its cargoes the pesticide endosulfan known to be a highly toxic environmental pollutant. Legarda's resolution directed the Senate Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources to probe the...

Water firm to conduct studies on pesticide contamination.
DAVAO CITY - The Davao City Water District (DCWD) will conduct more studies on the reported pesticides contamination in the city's premier watersheds to determine the source and effects of chemicals on the quality of water. This was bared by DCWD Finance Manager Imelda Magsuci, in reaction to the...

Organic adventures.
Last January, I made a resolution to eat more veggies (and consume fewer pesticides). To make it happen, I've employed two basic strategies: 1) make a weekly pilgrimage to the farmers' market; and 2) buy more organic food every time I go to the grocery store. Because...

The Chinavore's dilemma: pathogenic snacks. Deadly dog chow. Toxic seafood. Why is the FDA looking the other way on Chinese food imports?
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For a while last year, it seemed the reports of tainted food, drugs, and toys flowing in from China would never cease. First came the pet food scare, in which a toxic additive killed thousands of animals. Summer brought vast recalls of lead-tainted Thomas trains...

Healthful gift ideas.
With the current economic crisis, no one wants to waste money on frivolous purchases or unappreciated gifts. This holiday season we can vote with each dollar we spend by purchasing healthful products for everyone on our gift list. This also sends a message to corporate America that we care...