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    organic over non-organic. These foods are the ones that are more nutritious and contain fewer pesticides. Apples are generally more contaminated with pesticides so buying them organically will reduce the risk of them. Celery‚ strawberries‚ peaches‚ spinach‚ nectarines‚ grapes‚ sweet bell peppers‚ potatoes‚ blueberries‚ kale‚ and lettuce are all other foods that you should buy organically due to pesticides. There are some foods that are safe to buy non-organically and they will save you money. These

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    presented in court and hearings to help save communities and lives. We read about many examples how these worked in our book‚ and one of those examples was the Lindsey collaboration. The Lindsey collaboration used street science to understand what pesticide did to the air and the how it affected the bodies in the community of Lindsey. Lindsay collaborative was a citizen science alliance that looked at the burden of chlorpyrifos and the air in of the Latino residents in Tulare County. This alliance believed

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    specific locations. Since geography and climate influence the use of pesticides‚ a one size fit all approach is not enough to support the policy. The rule for the north and south cannot be the same because of the difference in challenges. If the policy fails to recognize this difference and adjust the policy to meet forest manager situation‚ then there is a recognition injustice.

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    Southridge Private High School Antipolo City “Feasibility of cigarette butts and garlic as insecticide” Submitted by: Satchel Calah Beltran Submitted to: Mrs. Ma. Fatima L. Montoya Introduction: Cigarette butts ends up as a litter. It can be found on the streets‚ public places and even beaches. To name a few‚ it had been a huge problem eliminating these litters because it creates pollution. Traditional butts are made of “synthetic polymer cellulose acetate” and never degrade

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    Substantial Content I. Importance of natural method of pest control The problem with broad range conventional pesticides is that they not only kill the bad bugs‚ but they rub out the good bugs‚ too. A garden without natural predators means a world of insects gone wild. There’s nothing left to keep pest levels in check. In fact‚ chemicals can mean double trouble because although you wipe out the first wave of pests‚ the second wave which is not the usual pest‚ but another insect moving into the

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    You want to eat healthy‚ and you understand that means eating all of your fruits‚ vegetables‚ grains‚ and protein. But as you go down the aisles in your local grocer‚ you’ve noticed that you’re always asking yourself this question. “Should you buy the organic product or just the regular one?” People that support and follow the organic food industry say the food tastes better‚ is safer‚ healthier for you but when most are faced with the decision the price is just too much to overcome and empty

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    because they do not use chemicals. For instance‚ The USDA website states that organic foods are foods that are produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients; bioengineering; sewage sludge; or ionizing radiation (USDA). The truth is organic foods claim to be chemical-free except the organic pesticides they are allowed to use are so dangerous they have been “grandfathered” with current regulations and are not required to undergo strict modern safety

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    102). Avery appears to think that herbicides as well as pesticides have been under scrutiny because activists are using scare tactics by stating that there are cancer risks. His stance on this issue is obvious in that he points the finger at the media‚ politicians‚ and activist groups for scaring society even though a report by the National Research Council failed to reported that there is no increased risk to children when using pesticides (Avery‚ 96) To further back up Avery ’s stance on the grounds

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    For example‚ normal foods use more pesticides protection‚ which can harm the environment. GMO have already been develop to stop insects from eating the foods. (Maxmen) The environment has already been destroyed‚ and we cannot cause more destruction. GM crops will help solve the issue because

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    Job Safety Analysis Job Safety Analysis Job Title: Protection of Landscaping Date: 27 February 2015 Location: Inside Residential Complex XYZ Department: Facility Management Title: Safety Officer STEP HAZARD Likelihood Consequence PREVENTION 1. Working under the Sun Ultraviolet radiation (UV) can cause Premature aging of the skin Cataracts Skin Cancer 1 3 Use tightly woven clothing to block sun rays. Use a hat. A hat with a wide brim protects you neck‚ ears‚ eyes‚ forehead‚ nose and

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