date:Sep 17, 2018
both aquatic and terrestrial species;
? The pesticide phorate, which is widely used to control insects on cotton, potatoes, coffee, beans and corn. It is extremely toxic, causing lethality at low doses, and studies show poisonings and deaths amongst agricultural workers exposed to this active ingredient;
? The industrial chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds, widely used in domestic non-stick cooking ware and food-processing appliances, surface treatment ag