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Atrazine is the most widely used pesticide in U.S. agriculture and is the predominant member of the triazine herbicide family. Although EPA restricts use to certified applicators, atrazine is used extensively in the Midwest, as well as in the Appalachian region, New England, and the Coastal Plains. Some 80 million pounds of atrazine are applied annually, primarily to corn, sorghum, and other crops. It is also registered for use on lawns and golf courses.
PDF VersionMany products we buy are seriously toxic – they can disrupt the hormone system, cause cancer, even birth defects. Join us in asking major retailers to remove toxic products from their shelves.
Please tell President Obama: You want him to use his authority under the Clean Air Act to prevent a chemical disaster near you.
States Take the Lead on Toxics Policy Reform
In the absence of federal action, states move forward on toxics legislation. Learn what the states are doing in this month's Environmental Health Policy Institute. Read more »
The New "Obesogens"
The Environmental Health Policy Institute focuses on an emerging cause of obesity: chemicals in the environment. Read more »
Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit
The Toolkit is a combination of easy-to-use reference guides for health providers and user-friendly health education materials on preventing exposures to toxic chemicals and other substances that affect infant and child health. Read more »
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