We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce - here’s what you need to know
We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce - here’s what you need to know
Description: (article & nice chart with lots of specific produce) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous pesticides; background notes on pesticide use, update & red flags, issues with EPA assessment techniques, specific produce items, pesticide effects, how to avoid pesticides, how to solve the problem
Source: theguardian.com & Consumer Reports
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Regenerative agriculture - Issues, Healthy People - Toxicity ; Library Resources/ Plants - Issues, Pesticides
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We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce - here’s what you need to know
Description: (article & nice chart with lots of specific produce) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous pesticides; background notes on pesticide use, update & red flags, issues with EPA assessment techniques, specific produce items, pesticide effects, how to avoid pesticides, how to solve the problem
Source: theguardian.com & Consumer Reports
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Regenerative agriculture - Issues, Healthy People - Toxicity ; Library Resources/ Plants - Issues, Pesticides
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