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Roundup Reclassified as Tier I – SF Dept of Environment

Posted on July 5, 2015 by

A few weeks ago, we reported that the World Health Organization (WHO) had found that Roundup (glyphosate) was “probably carcinogenic.” It’s the herbicide the Natural Areas Program (NAP) uses most, either by the name Roundup or the name Aquamaster. The … Continue reading →

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Even Worse Than Natural Areas Program?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by

If you’ve been concerned, as we are, about the Natural Areas Program and the proposed Management Plan (the SNRAMP) that would cut down 18,500 healthy trees, use large amounts of toxic herbicides, and restrict access to families and pets – … Continue reading →

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Pesticides and Cancer, Glyphosate and Gut Bugs

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

At the recent “Save the Forests!” meeting, physician Dr Morley Singer told us about an article in the journal of the American Cancer Society that showed links between pesticide use and increased cancer risk. The article is in CA: A … Continue reading →

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