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Source: GENETIC LITERACY PROJECT, 4/21/21
The US Department of Agriculture has calculated that pesticides have become less toxic, more potent (leading to lower application rates), and less persistent in the environment since the 1960s. Just as with pharmaceuticals and medical devices, pesticides need to be well-regulated and monitored. This is particularly important for the people who have the most direct contact with the chemicals, such as farmers.For more of this story, click here.
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