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Pesticides and Effects on Humans, 2005.
This paper discusses pesticides and their effects on the human immune system.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses that science has proven that pesticides pose two separate yet related dangers. The writer notes that pesticides are everywhere in our environment and that children especially are exposed to them every day in their food and in the surfaces they touch. The writer points out that firstly, they cause various health problems, including cancer and that secondly, they attack the immune system. Thus, the writer shows that they not only create challenges for the immune system but they also make it unable to do its job.
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"Pesticides have served mankind since ancient times, mostly as insect repellents. More than fifteen hundred years before Christ, the Egyptians used natural preparations to get rid of fleas in their households. In the 1930s, a whole range of new products was developed to destroy or repel insects, rodents, fungi, weeds and other unwanted organisms. The most notorious of these new pesticides was DDT."
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Pesticides: Benefits vs. Risks, 2008.
An argument against the widespread use of pesticides.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper argues that pesticide use should be cut back dramatically in America because of the dangers they present to human health and the environment. The paper reveals the risk of illnesses that include cancer, neurological diseases and cognitive dysfunctions and describes the damage to ecosystems. The paper asserts that although pesticides are useful at eliminating destructive pests and can certainly boost food production, they cause more harm than good. The paper then looks at ways in which pesticide use can be reduced without unduly compromising agricultural productivity.
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"The first argument to be raised in objection to the widespread use of pesticides is the legitimate threat these products present to human beings. A recent study released by the Ontario College of Family Physicians in Canada found - after carefully reviewing 250 studies from around the world - that repeated exposure to pesticides, be they "occupational" pesticides for farm use or home-and-garden pesticides, raised the risk of illnesses ranging from cancer to neurological diseases; habitual exposure to these chemicals, it was also determined, heightened the likelihood of reproductive problems, as well."
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Exporting Pesticides to Mexico, 2002.
A discussion of the pros and cons of exporting pesticides to Mexico.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines the multitude of issues related to exporting pesticides to Mexico from the U.S.. It considers the economic, social and political conditions in Mexico such as its economic stability, transportation considerations, cultural issues, including language, affinity for American products and the political environment, including relations between Mexico and the United States. It also evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of exporting pesticides to Mexico and discusses the problems that may be expected to be encountered as well as risks.
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"There are various strengths and weaknesses associated with exporting pesticides to Mexico. First, exporting pesticides to Mexico would provide the United States with an additional source of income as well as strengthen the long-standing economic link between Mexico and the United States. Next, exporting pesticides to Mexico would allow companies to reap profits from pesticides that are formulated in the United States yet have no use to United States agricultural needs. Third, exporting pesticides to Mexico will save United States companies money in terms of costs, enabling such companies to pass the savings on to consumers."
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Pesticides, 2002.
An analysis of the impacts of pesticide use on the environment in the United States.
916 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the use of pesticides, focusing on the effects caused the environment. The paper describes pesticides as chemical substances that are used to control pests. The benefits and risks of using these substances are examined in this paper. The risks mentioned include social and environmental consequences. The paper presents various facts concerning pesticides, outlines the major hazards involved and distinguishes between different groups of pesticide.
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"Managing pests, such as weeds, insects, plant diseases, and nematodes, has been on of the greatest challenges in both agricultural and nonagricultural environments throughout history. Mainstream use of synthetic pesticides in the United States began shortly after the World War II, during a time of significantly increasing crop production. Since the 1950?s, American agriculture has relied heavily on pesticides, dumping 30 billion pounds of pesticide into the environment."
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Pesticides and Farm Children, 2004.
A brief examination of the threat faced by children of farmers from pesticides.
1,006 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that children brought up on a farm are at a higher risk of exposure to pesticides. The writer states that basic hygiene practices and proper education are the solution to removing this risk.
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"Pesticides contain harmful effects to human, as repeatedly reported by series of studies of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Pesticides can be included into high-level danger category for its long lasting potential hazard. However, the continuous usage in farming areas sometimes goes far beyond the awareness of the farmers to protect their family - especially children - from the pesticides effects. Farmer groups stay away from the health concern due to lack of information and regulation of pesticides use."
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Chemical Mosquito Pesticides, 2002.
Discussion of the use of chemical pesticides as a way to eliminate mosquitos.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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Mosquitoes are insects that have been around for approximately 30 million years. Mosquitoes can sense carbon dioxide and lactic acid up to 100 feet away. If a person wears light or white clothing, mosquitoes can see him/her and zero in on him/her. Mosquitoes can detect heat. One way to stop mosquitoes is to confuse their chemical receptors.
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Pesticides, 1993.
A look at their regulation, extent of use, dangers, purposes, costs, alternatives and legislative efforts.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 79.95
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"Introduction
The regulation of pesticides has been an important component of environmental protection at least since Rachel Carson warned about the dangers of unregulated pesticide use in her book Silent Spring in 1962. While regulations have been passed and implemented for the control of pesticides, there has been an ongoing argument over the degree to which such regulations should curtail the use of these poisons. Agriculturalists and others emphasize the benefits that accrue because of the use of pesticides, including the protection of various crops and the increased food yield that this involves, leading in turn to lower food prices and more choice in the supermarket. Some have warned that if pesticide use was banned in the United Stats, crop losses would probably increase to 50 percent of current production and..."
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Pesticide Laws and the Judicial Process, 2006.
An in-depth look at pesticide laws and cases that were brought before the Supreme Court to change the laws.
3,935 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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The paper discusses the judicial process as applied to pesticide court cases, which have seemingly not resulted in any significant changes in pesticide law. The paper analyzes how the most consistent feature of the decisions in the court cases was that when harm was caused to a business or the livelihood of farmers, the U.S. Supreme Court generally agreed to hear the case, and found in favor of the plaintiffs against the chemical manufacturers. The paper further discusses that when the case was brought by an individual, and it was a matter of personal injury resulting from incidental contact with the substance in question, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the case, in some cases, a settlement was negotiated. The paper further analyzes a case that succeeded where the suit brought on the basis that the chemical companies were unreasonably withholding information that should be made available to the public.
Table of Contents:
Bates et al v. Dow AgroSciences LLC and Citizen Right to Sue
Precursor Legal Battle: Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc.
Three Additional FIFRA Suits
League of Wilderness Defenders v. Forsgren (2002) Raises Timber Issues
Guzman v. Amvac Chemical Corporation Won Workers' Rights
Judicial Process in Two Related Lawsuits
Endangered Species and Pesticides
The Court Refused to Hear a Pesticide Case
Roundup
Discussion
Findings
References
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"While manufacturers were required to disclose all ingredients to the EPA, even inert ingredient, the EPA "routinely withholds this information from the public because of industry claims that the information is subject to trade secrecy laws. The plaintiffs argued that EPA wrongfully accepted manufacturers' blanket claims of confidentiality without first ascertaining that the inerts in the six pesticide products qualified as trade secrets" (Daily Environment Reporter)."
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Pesticide Use, 1994.
This paper discusses the influence of perticide use on Free Radicals: Definition, uses, dangers, impact on free radical molecules in consumers, symptoms and regulations.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 12 sources, $ 71.95
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"In recent years, there has been mounting concern over the possible effects of pesticide residues in food. The use of such substances in agriculture is both necessary and widespread. However, many of these materials have been associated with various pathophysiologic phenomena. For example, the herbicide, paraquat, exerts its toxic effects through the intracellular formation of free radicals. Fortunately though, government regulatory mechanisms serve to minimize public exposure.
According to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, a pesticide is defined as "any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any insects, rodents, nematodes, fungi, or weeds, or any other forms of life declared to be pests; and ... "
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Aldrin Pesticide, 1993.
This product examined in terms of toxicology, chemical nature, manufacture, accidents, applications, residues, restrictions, intoxication symptoms, effects and exposure limits.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 127.95
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" Aldrin
Until the early 1970s the pesticide, aldrin, was widely employed for a variety of purposes. Since then though, concern over its possible adverse effects has caused the chemical's use to be progressively restricted. These concerns include its potential for bioaccumulation in the environment, as well as its possible carcinogenicity. Past research has shown that aldrin causes an increased incidence of benign and malignant liver tumors in mice. These data have led to an examination of overly exposed humans..namely, workers in insecticide factories. The studies concluded, however, that there was no evidence of aldrin's carcinogenicity.
"Aldrin" is the common name approved by the International Standards Organization for a product containing not less than 95%.."
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Environmental Management, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of policies and guidelines required in the food supply industry, with a focus on pesticides.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the policies and guidelines that must be established by food supplier companies. It discusses the importance of these policies due to the fact that food products offered to, purchased by, and consumed by the public must be free of contamination and must adhere to the federal and state guidelines that consumers expect. The paper specifically focuses on pesticides and their effect on the industry.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Key Content Issue: Pesticides
Analysis
Conclusion
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"When a food supply company sits down to put together its policy regarding the environment, no matter how small or how big the company, it must rely on the best possible science - from independent researchers - to be certain that it protects not only its workers but the consumers who will be eating the food that is put on the market. Given that there is evidence that the EPA leans more towards the pesticide industry than it does towards the consumer, to be on the safe side the food supply company should reach out beyond the EPA for objective, verifiable data. The EPA still holds the cards when it comes to laws and regulations relating to food safety; but again, a company that wishes to fully protect its employees and the public as well, will be wise to include independent analysis in it's policy statement. What is more important, going along with the powers that be when it comes to the potential for humans (especially children) to become exposed to dangerous toxins? Or being on the safe side and accessing independently corroborated science by researchers who are respected and not part of the lobby group, or the government group, that is too close to the pesticide manufacturers? The answer is obvious; food supply companies must think of people first, when creating their policy statements."
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"Silent Spring" ( Rachel Carson ), 1999.
Critical review of 1962 work on environmental destructiveness of pesticides & pollution.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"Rachel Carson, in Silent Spring, portrays some of the dangerous threats posed by humanity to the environment of the earth. The book remains significant not only because it was the first work exposing such dangers to the general public, but because the dangers have multiplied and intensified due to the failure of politicians, corporations, and the public to adequately respond to the warnings of Carson.
More than that, however, the book is a plea to human beings to completely transform the perspective they have on their relationship with nature. To Carson, the danger is certainly posed by pesticides, by pollution, by other waste from industry and technology. However, just as important, if not more important, is the view that nature is the enemy of man, or at least a wild force which needs to be tamed in order to exploited.."
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Japan: An Environmental Profile, 1994.
An examination of resource consumption, endangered species, pesticides, pollution, the government attitude and the future.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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"Japan: An Environmental Profile
Since the end of World War II, Japan has undergone major change. It has transformed itself from an impoverished, developing country into one of the world's predominant economic forces. Such rapid growth has been attained at a certain cost. The Japanese offer numerous examples of a society willing to compromise long.term environmental integrity for short.term economic gain. These specific examples, however, must be contrasted with some of the more progressive aspects of the nation's environmental policy. Overall, the Japanese record, with regard to environmental issues, is somewhat variable.
In 1989, Japan's population was 123.3 million. For a country of its size, that is a burgeoning mass. In 1989, the population of the United States, which in land area is many times..."
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Agricultural Products Defamation Laws, 1999.
Discusses the ethical assessment of the use of alar pesticide, e-coli outbreaks, the Oprah Winfrey defamation case, state laws, social responsibility and theories.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 63.95
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Several years ago, the public affairs and news television program "60 Minutes" on the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) televised a segment concerning the use of the pesticide Alar on apples by producers in the State of Washington. The implication of the report, if not directly charged in the presentation, was that the pesticide could be dangerous to human health and that the apple producers had failed to warn consumers.
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"AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DEFAMATION LAWS: AN ETHICAL ASSESSMENT
Introduction
This research examines agricultural products defamation laws. These laws are assessed from an ethical basis.
Development of the Issue
Several years ago, the public affairs and news television program "60 Minutes" on the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) televised a segment concerning the use of the pesticide Alar on apples by producers in the State of Washington. The implication of the report, if not directly charged in the presentation, was that the pesticide could be dangerous to human health and that the apple producers had failed to warn consumers. Apple sales did suffer in the wake of the telecast of the segment on "60 Minutes." The apple producers in the State of Washington ..."
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