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Here are some ways you can spread the word to make sure EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson gets the message loud and clear.
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--The CREDO Action Team
Here's a sample message to send to your friends:
Subject: Tell the E.P.A.: No more methyl iodide
Dear Friend,
Methyl iodide is a nasty chemical. It is a known neurotoxin and endocrine disruptor, and scientists in labs handle only small amounts using special protective equipment because it is so toxic. But do you know where else it is used? As a pesticide on strawberries and other food crops.
The battle against methyl iodide is being fought on several fronts. Last summer, Washington state banned the use of the pesticide. Unfortunately, the pendulum swung the other way in California, when despite more than 53,000 public comments submitted by CREDO activists and our allies, the state's Department of Pesticide Regulation approved the chemical for agricultural use last December.
But the ultimate power to regulate pesticides lies with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which has just decided to reconsider its approval of methyl iodide -- approval that was granted during George W. Bush's administration.
I just submitted a public comment to the EPA, demanding that they ban the agricultural use of methyl iodide. If you care about keeping our food safe, you should do the same. Click below to take action.
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/epa_block_methyl_iodide/?r_by=20008-1647563-AmbPsux&rc=confemail
http://credo-help-1647563-kMmAuEx@list.credoaction.com