To: Hon. Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment
Hon. John Haggie, Minister of Health
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
We are asking you to change the law to keep children safe from pesticides used on lawns and gardens.
There is broad public support for such actions across Newfoundland and Labrador. Over 80 per cent of people surveyed in a recent provincial poll said they are concerned about the health and environmental risks of pesticides.
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has pointed out that children’s exposure to pesticides is linked to increased risk of serious harms, including birth defects, learning disabilities, neurological impairment, leukemia and several other types of cancer.
At present, only five specific pesticides are prohibited from use on lawns in this province. Some other provinces have lists of safer pesticides that are the only ones that can be used on lawns and gardens. An impressive majority (83 per cent) of those polled in NL want to see that approach here.
Please strengthen our provincial pesticide regulations. Children in Newfoundland and Labrador deserve the same protection as children elsewhere in Canada.
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Updates
November 10, 2017
The government remains quiet on the dangers of these chemicals but they cannot ignore us forever. Call Minister Joyce this afternoon to demand a ban on lawn and garden pesticides. Post this link on Facebook to ensure your neighbors understand the real risks to our children.
November 10, 2017
The momentum behind this push is real and the ministers are starting to take notice. Now is the time to turn this energy into direct action by calling your local representative to demand a change in these regulations.
Reached 100 supporters
November 10, 2017
27 Comments
As somebody who has a Ph.D. in biological sciences and have taught courses on environmental toxicology, I see no justification to expose our children, and the children of our neighbours, and all people and animals living downwind and downstream from our lawns, to the toxic substances applied solely for our vanity - to have our lawn greener than that of our neighbours. Strengthen the pesticide regulations now!
As the father of a young child I want nothing more than a safe and healthy environment for her to grow up in.
Pesticides are linked to cancer. Municipalities in Nl have a ban on pesticides for lawns (eg. Glenburnie-Birchy Head- Shoal Brook). They have not received one complaint since in place by a By-Law (8 years ago). NL should follow...
Glyphosate (Round-up) Is heavily used in this province and has now been listed as a carcinogen. This and many other toxic pesticides have no place in our environment and cause serious health effects.
The time for banning pesticides is long past. The harmful effects of specific pesticides has long been known. Having spent a career in the field of physical education I am fully aware of the exposure children have to these harmful chemicals. Do the right thing and strength our pesticide regulations and keep our environment safe.
This is long overdue.
Time for action now!
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To: Hon. Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment
Hon. John Haggie, Minister of Health
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
We are asking you to change the law to keep children safe from pesticides used on lawns and gardens.
There is broad public support for such actions across Newfoundland and Labrador. Over 80 per cent of people surveyed in a recent provincial poll said they are concerned about the health and environmental risks of pesticides.
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has pointed out that children’s exposure to pesticides is linked to increased risk of serious harms, including birth defects, learning disabilities, neurological impairment, leukemia and several other types of cancer.
At present, only five specific pesticides are prohibited from use on lawns in this province. Some other provinces have lists of safer pesticides that are the only ones that can be used on lawns and gardens. An impressive majority (83 per cent) of those polled in NL want to see that approach here.
Please strengthen our provincial pesticide regulations. Children in Newfoundland and Labrador deserve the same protection as children elsewhere in Canada.
SIGN HERE!
Updates
November 10, 2017
The government remains quiet on the dangers of these chemicals but they cannot ignore us forever. Call Minister Joyce this afternoon to demand a ban on lawn and garden pesticides. Post this link on Facebook to ensure your neighbors understand the real risks to our children.
November 10, 2017
The momentum behind this push is real and the ministers are starting to take notice. Now is the time to turn this energy into direct action by calling your local representative to demand a change in these regulations.
Reached 100 supporters
November 10, 2017
27 Comments
These pesticides also find their way to our roadsides and where we pick berries, our wildlife feed, and sensitive water ways flow. Tightening these laws protects us all including our amazing flora and fauna!
As somebody who has a Ph.D. in biological sciences and have taught courses on environmental toxicology, I see no justification to expose our children, and the children of our neighbours, and all people and animals living downwind and downstream from our lawns, to the toxic substances applied solely for our vanity - to have our lawn greener than that of our neighbours. Strengthen the pesticide regulations now!
As the father of a young child I want nothing more than a safe and healthy environment for her to grow up in.
Pesticides are linked to cancer. Municipalities in Nl have a ban on pesticides for lawns (eg. Glenburnie-Birchy Head- Shoal Brook). They have not received one complaint since in place by a By-Law (8 years ago). NL should follow...
Glyphosate (Round-up) Is heavily used in this province and has now been listed as a carcinogen. This and many other toxic pesticides have no place in our environment and cause serious health effects.
The time for banning pesticides is long past. The harmful effects of specific pesticides has long been known. Having spent a career in the field of physical education I am fully aware of the exposure children have to these harmful chemicals. Do the right thing and strength our pesticide regulations and keep our environment safe.
This is long overdue.
Time for action now!
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These pesticides also find their way to our roadsides and where we pick berries, our wildlife feed, and sensitive water ways flow. Tightening these laws protects us all including our amazing flora and fauna!