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Is food better for your health with pesticides or without pesticides?
pesticides kill insects. Pesticides contain carcinogenic ingredients. Pesticides have warning lables that say not to inhale them or make contact with their skin. You do the math.
What would a careful researcher ask about a website called facts about pesticides and health published by the coalition for a chemical free environment?
A. Is this information being used to advocate a point of view?
What has the author Marion Moses written?
Marion Moses has written: 'Harvest of sorrow' -- subject(s): Agricultural laborers, Health and hygiene, Health aspects, Health aspects of Pesticides, Pesticides
What has the author C R Curtis written?
C. R. Curtis has written: 'The public & pesticides' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Pesticides, Government policy, Health aspects, Health aspects of Pesticides, Pesticides, Risk communication, United States
What has the author Meriel Watts written?
Meriel Watts has written: 'Reducing reliance' -- subject(s): Pesticides, Government policy 'The poisoning of New Zealand' -- subject(s): Health aspects, Health aspects of Pesticides, Pesticides
What would a careful researcher ask about a website called facts about pesticides?
Is the information being used to advocate a point of view? Who is the website author?What is the source of facts given?Can the facts given be substantiated in another source?When someone is doing research there is a freedom of speech clause, but also copyright laws so the researcher must ask permission from the coalition to use any information they have regarding public health and pesticides. The researcher must get their facts correct and the coalition has a right to ask where and why they are using this information.
3 Are there health risks associated with using chemical pesticides?
Yes, there are health risks associated with using chemical pesticides. Pesticides can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and long-term health effects such as cancer and reproductive issues. It is important to follow safety precautions and use protective gear when handling chemical pesticides.
Why don't people like pesticides?
People may not like pesticides because of their potential negative effects on human health and the environment. Pesticides can also harm non-target species like bees and other beneficial insects, disrupt ecosystems, and contribute to pesticide resistance in pests. Additionally, there are concerns about pesticide residues on food and their impact on long-term health.
What is the cost of spaying pesticides on crops?
The cost of spraying pesticides on crops is high. Between the effects on health, pollution, animal and crop losses, and the costs of the pesticides themselves the costs of pesticides in the United States alone each year is over $10 billion.
What are persistent pesticides?
Persistent pesticides are chemicals that remain in the environment and can accumulate over time in soil, water, and organisms. These pesticides do not easily degrade, which can lead to long-lasting environmental and health impacts. Examples include organochlorine pesticides like DDT and chlordane.
What are some health effects of using pesticides?
it can cause problems to your nervous system
What is the effect of pesticides on the fruit?
Normally they don't cause any effect on the growth of fruit but excessive use of pesticides may result in health complications in humans.
