Toxic secrets: facing together the pesticides scandal
Battentier, Andy ; Rieussec-Fournier, Martin
2024
191 p.
pesticides ; health impact assessment ; toxic effects ; social movement ; prohibition of use ; chemical industry ; responsibility
Chemicals
English
Bibliogr.;Ill.
9782959594303
08.12.4-68745
"Cancers, chronic diseases, infertility ... The role of pesticides in the emergence of health problems and the disappearance of insects has been demonstrated by many scientific works. The aim of this book is to geive the public the keys to understandingand take action on this issue. The petroleum origin of products is too often forgotten. The absurdity of the assessment methods used is poorly known.
but the book is not just about denouncing a problem. it is a real call to action, proposing a whole series of reflections on the most effective ways of taking action in the past, present and future.
You'll find practical solutions for taking action and making your voice heard, to defend of the right to food free of pesticide residues, and a better protection for people and nature."
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