US: EPA bans use of pesticide linked to developmental problems in children
Hill – August 18, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to ban the use of a pesticide that has been linked to developmental issues in children from use on foods. In a statement on Wednesday, the agency said that it was revoking all food tolerances for a chemical called chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to lower IQ, impaired working memory and negative effects on motor development.
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/568439-epa-bans-use-of-pesticide-linked-to-neurotoxicity-in-children