Tag Archives: chemicals
The dose makes the poison? Not so with Endocrine Disruptors…
Common wisdom in the chemical community has been the understanding that the dose makes the poison. For all this time, testing and safety has been ruled by the concept — the greater the exposure, the greater the risk. With new … Continue reading
EU addressing risks of chemical cocktails, endocrine disruptors, nano particles
Lots of things to like about the EU. They are addressing the issues of chemical mixtures, endocrine disruption, and nanoparticles head on. Maybe they won’t get it perfect but its a hell of a lot better than not caring to … Continue reading
Food best served without chemicals
Duh. Technology is not helping with regard to genetically modified crops and increased chemical use. This stuff is not benign. Analysis: Food security focus fuels new worries over crop chemicals By Carey Gillam (Reuters) – Scientists, environmentalists and farm advocates … Continue reading