The Myths of Safe Pesticides (Paperback)

The chemical-based conventional agriculture industry claims that the synthesized concoctions they sell as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are safe when used as directed, but does the scientific evidence truly support their assertions? Organic agriculturist and lecturer Andre Leu delves into a wealth of respected scientific journals to present the peer-reviewed evidence that proves the claims of chemical companies and pesticide regulators are not all they seem. Leu translates technical jargon into layman s terms to break down the five most-repeated myths about pesticide safety, refuting them using scientific data. The pesticide industry argues that agriculture, and the global population itself, cannot survive without its products, but Leu warns that we are at risk unless we break free of their toxic hold and turn to more natural methods of pest and weed regulation.

General

Imprint:	Acres U.S.A
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2014
Authors:	Andre Leu
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	142
ISBN-13:	978-1-60173-084-8
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Promotions
LSN:	1-60173-084-5
Barcode:	9781601730848

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