Pesticide Petition

Paule Hjertaas has initiated a call to take steps to reduce childrens exposure to pesticides

  • a ban or restrictions on chemical insecticides, herbicides, fungicides (pesticides) use in areas heavily used by children including day-cares, school yards, sports fields and playgrounds,
  • the publication of pamphlets and their distribution at medical clinics encouraging parents to reduce their childrens exposure to pesticides around home, and
  • the establishment of an office of organic agriculture and gardening.

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